Conservation Manager Vacancy

PT. Putri Naga Komodo (PNK) is part of Komodo Collaborative Management
Initiative established to support the 25-year management plan of
Komodo National Park (KNP) and World Heritage Area developed by the
Government of Indonesia with the assistance of The Nature Conservancy.
The Conservation Manager will be responsible for recommending and
reviewing applicable conservation policies, related procedures,
guidelines and objectives, and providing technical advice to the
broader program as a whole. S/he will oversee the following functions:
marine and terrestrial conservation, science, biological and
socioeconomic monitoring, program evaluation, grant writing, donor
reporting and capacity building across the program. S/he will assist
with programmatic and strategic planning, the development of detailed
annual work plans and budgets, and the alignment of PNK's conservation
work with the KNP 25-year management plan. S/he will supervise the
Science and Monitoring Coordinator and Resource Protection Officer,
and reports to the Managing Director. The position is based 100% in
Labuan Bajo, Flores, with frequent travel to the Bali office.
Job Requirements

1. Masters or PhD degree in Marine, Fisheries or Environmental
Science and/or Management.
2. At least 10 years working experience in marine conservation and
management. Experience working in Indonesia, particularly in remote
locations in an advantage.
3. Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies and
procedures to enhance the overall performance of the program in
accordance with short- and long-term conservation goals and objectives.
4. Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and coordinate, set
objectives, and manage the performance of a small but highly creative
team, with different capacity and skills.
5. Capable of balancing many different and sometimes conflicting
factors and issues when making decisions, and responding quickly,
efficiently and effectively to issues that might have financial and/or
legal impacts on the organization, or are potentially detrimental to
the Park.
6. Sound knowledge and understanding of organizational structure
and systems, financial procedures and reports.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sensitivity
and discretion with all aspects of work.
8. Willing to work independently and under pressure in some work
periods, flexible hours and willing to travel to and work regularly in
the field.
9. Ability to develop and nurture partnerships with government
officials, private sector, local NGOs, communities and civil society,
and conduct training and capacity building of a range of stakeholders.
10. Preference will be given to candidates with excellent oral and
written communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
11. Indonesian Nationality, Manggarai (West Flores) residence is an
advantage.

The deadline for applications is Sunday, 27 April 2008. If you have
any specific questions about the position please contact Dr. Sangeeta
Mangubhai: sangeeta@putrinagak omodo.com

Applicants should send their CV (with 3 nominated referees) and a
letter addressing the criteria above, to the PNK Human Resources
Manager, Mr. Bambang Wijarnako: bambang@putrinagako modo.com