Vacancy Announcement: Biodiversity Conservation Advisor, Jakarta based
Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest for the
Biodiversity Conservation Advisor, Jakarta
based on our USAID LESTARI project. USAID’s LESTARI project supports the Government of Indonesia to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and conserve biodiversity in carbon rich and biologically significant
forest and mangrove ecosystems.
Job Summary:
the Biodiversity Conservation
Advisor serves as the lead LESTARI technical specialist for successful implementation of
Improved Management of Conservation Areas & Protection of Key Species. In this role,
s/he advises and supports the COP
and senior management team
in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy to improve management of conservation areas and protection of key species in LESTARI landscapes in Aceh, Central Kalimantan and Papua.
S/he must demonstrate sufficient professional experience in conservation and protected area management to successfully provide technical inputs, oversight,
capacity building, and support LESTARI landscapes in the successful implementation of
conservation activities. The ideal candidate demonstrates specific experience with implementing co-management regimes within conservation areas in Indonesia.
Requirements include
at least ten years’ experience working on protected areas and/or species conservation issues in Indonesia; demonstrated network within Indonesia’s conservation community, including relevant government and non-government
organizations; innovative visions for fostering effective co-management agreements for conservation;
strong management capacity demonstrated by at least 5 years in a management position on an internationally-funded project; advanced degree in conservation or a related field; fluency in written and spoken English
and Bahasa Indonesia; familiarity with USAID procedures and regulations is an advantage; willing to work and travel intensively and extensively in the field; and demonstrated ability to
be a team leader and team player.
Please submit a letter of interest, CV and three professional references by
July 31, 2017 (the latest) with subject
Biodiversity Conservation Advisor, Jakarta based to:
[email protected]