Project Leader Vacancy

Job Title: Project Leader
Location: Banda Aceh

Reports to: the Program Director and the Program Support Director

Starting date: 1 June 2008

Background to the position:

The Leuser International Foundation (LIF) is currently implementing the Aceh Forest and Environment Project (AFEP), funded by the Multi Donor Fund to help integrate environment and forest protection into the recovery and future development of Aceh. To help implement this project, there is an opening for a Project Leader based in Banda Aceh.

Primary Function:

· Supervise the implementation of AFEP in the Leuser Ecosystem Area.

· Prepare all the necessary reports relating to the project.

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Supervise and motivate a team making up the Area Management Unit (AMU) focusing on the Leuser Ecosystem.

· Oversee and direct the work of the top line managers in the AMU, such as the Administrative and Finance Manager, the Ecosystem Manager, and the Planning Manager.

· Liase with the Forestry Redesign Team in Aceh to get the redesign process completed with LIF conservation concerns included.

· Collaborate and co-ordinate activities with Project Coordination Unit AFEP and FFI for effective implementation of project.

· Liaise with the relevant government agencies to ensure smooth implementation of the AFEP project.

· Be ultimately responsible for project expenditures, procurements and the implementation of project activities.

· Represent the Area Management Unit at Steering Committee meetings.

· Organise and be responsible for the production of project reports and financial audits and to submit these on time to stakeholders.

· Collaborate with the management of LIF on issues such as administration, fundraising, communication, and policies.

· Prepare projects for the sustainable financing of the Leuser Ecosystem conservation activities.

· Responsible for the implementation of AFEP Communication Strategy.

· Responsible for achieving project logframe results.

Required Qualifications and Competencies:

· Tertiary qualification in forestry/protected areas/conservation.

· At least 10 years in project management with experience in conservation.

· Experience in working with civil societies

· Experience in working in collaboration with the government

· Fluent in English.

· Knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is an added asset

· Knowledge about remote sensing techniques an asset

· Work well with local communities as well as government officials

· Willing to work in a high-pressure environment and dedicated to working full time.

· Working experience in providing leadership to field staff.

Travel:

Position will be based in Banda Aceh, with frequent travel to project sites and LIF offices (Aceh, North Sumatra, Jakarta).

Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (renewable for another year)

Grade & Salary: As agreed in contract.

How to apply

· Closing date: 25 April 2008

· Submit a cover letter and CV to :

Leuser International Foundation

Plaza Gani Djemat 6^th floor

Jalan Imam Bonjol No. 76 – 78

Jakarta 10310, Indonesia

and/or

leuser5@gmail.com

Please include details of current post and remuneration and details of referees.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.