Background on Organization:Gunung Palung Orangutan Conservation Program (GPOCP) is dedicated to the conservation of orangutans and biodiversity in and around Gunung Palung National Park (GPNP). GPNP is home to 5-10% of the world’s orangutans and represents one of the last remaining tracts of pristine lowland dipterocarp forest. To give back to local communities and address real conservation threats to GPNP, orangutan researcher Dr. Cheryl Knott founded GPOCP in 1999. GPOCP was legally registered as an Indonesian NGO in 2002 under the name Yayasan Palung. Our community-based programs include environmental education, a public conservation awareness campaign, animal rescue and activities to prevent illegal trade in endangered species and to reduce human-orangutan conflict, development of environmentally friendly and sustainable livelihoods for local communities, a community forest project, and scientific research of wild orangutan populations. For more information about our work, please visit our website (www.saveGPorangutans.org).
We are currently seeking a highly-motivated and committed individual to oversee our programs in Indonesia and our fundraising efforts. The Program and Development Director is a senior position on the ground, working with the Research Manager, Operations Manager and Field Director, and reporting directly to Dr. Cheryl Knott (Executive Director). The Program and Development Director will be responsible for:
Fundraising and Program Development (~45%)
Support the on-going development of our programs and related activities; Work with staff and board to strategize and develop new directions for Yayasan Palung that will accomplish its ultimate goal of orangutan conservation; Identify funding opportunities and develop appropriate funding proposals, in close coordination with the Executive Director and US-based Administrative Director; Produce grant reports for existing grants and new grant funding received; Assist the Executive Director in liaising with and reporting to current and potential new donors; Organize site visits for current and potential new donors
Communications (~10%)
Create newsletters on program activities; Make Facebook postings; Update website to inform and empower individual supporters abroad
Capacity Building (~25%)
Tailor staff capacity building activities to existing and needed skills; Conduct internal capacity building activities to build basic office, computer and language skills; Assist staff in planning, implementing, monitoring and evaluating program activities through annual and monthly work plans and reports; Coordinate visits and training from outside experts and volunteers; Assist staff in identifying relevant external training courses they can attend to help further build capacity
Financial and Personnel Oversight (~10%)
Provide oversight of financial reporting, cash management and banking; Participate in evaluations of senior staff; Advise Executive Director on personnel decisions
Reporting and Administrative Duties (~10%)
Regularly liaison with U.S.-based Administrative Director and Executive Director via email and Skype; Write program activity and progress reports and produce an annual report each year
Qualifications/Experience
• Master’s degree in conservation biology, ecology, natural resource management, primatology or related field
• Demonstrated significant knowledge and experience in grant writing and reporting
• Previous fundraising experience (including with foundations, individuals, corporations and/or government is desirable)
• Understanding of conservation and development issues in Southeast Asia
• Experience in tropical field conservation and/or research projects (min. 3 years)
• Staff management and coordination experience
• Experience managing internal capacity building
• Ability to work productively with a multicultural staff in remote, rural areas
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Language fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesian
• Computer Proficiency (including Excel and other Office software)
• Experience with data management software such as Access or Filemaker is desirable
• Previous experience working in Indonesia is desirable
Salary/Funding
• A local-level salary will be provided, commensurate with experience
Term of Appointment
1 year (extendable upon agreement by both parties)
Closing Date
Accepting applications until position is filled.
Contact Information:
Candidates are invited to apply by emailing a Cover Letter detailing why you believe you are suitable for the position, Curriculum Vitae, writing sample and three references to GPOCP’s Administrative Director, Andrea Durcik: andrea.gpocp AT gmail.com with the job title as the subject heading. All applications should be made in English. -