Senior Technical Experts ? Jakarta, Indonesia job - Winrock International - Little Rock, AR

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

Senior Technical Experts – Jakarta, Indonesia

Effective with the release of this position announcement, Winrock International is recruiting applicants for the Jakarta-based position of Senior Technical Experts . The responsibilities, duties, and qualifications are described in the attached position description.

GENERAL:
Winrock International is a nonprofit organization that works with people in the United States and around the world to empower the disadvantaged, increase economic opportunity, and sustain natural resources. Winrock matches innovative approaches in agriculture, natural resources management, clean energy, and leadership development with the unique needs of its partners. By linking local individuals and communities with new ideas and technology, Winrock is increasing long-term productivity, equity, and responsible resource management to benefit the poor and disadvantaged of the world.

SALARY & BENEFITS:
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits.

APPLICATIONS:
Applicants should go to www.winrock.org to the Jobs link and submit a current resume and cover letter referencing “Senior Technical Experts ” by August 15, 2015

Winrock thanks all applicants for their interest; however, only candidates who meet all requisite criteria and are short listed will be contacted.

Position Title: Senior Technical Experts

LOCATION: Jakarta, Indonesia

Department: Forestry and Natural Resource Management Unit

Reports to: Director, Forestry and Natural Resource Management Unit

POSITION SUMMARY:
Winrock International is seeking Senior Technical Experts candidates for an anticipated program in Indonesia. This position will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. The anticipated project will address the constellation of market forces, financial incentives, policy levers, social norms and values driving deforestation and biodiversity loss in Indonesia in order to promote changes in individual and organizational behavior to reduce greenhouse gas GHG emissions and conserve valuable marine and terrestrial biodiversity nationwide.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Liaison with the Government of Indonesia officials at national and local levels, and with USAID, other donors, multilateral institutions, non-governmental organizations, and the private sector.

Provide managerial and technical leadership to achieve an integrated vision among different components and actors.

Provide supervision, support, and direction to long- and short-term staff.

Manage subcontracts and sub-grants with local partners, ensure deliverables are met.

Monitor program indicators, evaluate program results and make recommendations for improvement in program implementation.

Analyze project impact and challenges to adaptively manage the project to meet or exceed results.

Ensure women and marginalized groups are beneficiaries of the project.

Coordinate the preparation of and submission to USAID of program deliverables, including annual work plan, progress reports, technical reports and other project deliverables.

Manage performance monitoring and evaluation to ensure project targets are met or exceeded.

Establish and maintain contacts with partners to ensure coordinated implementation of project activities.

Interact directly and on a regular basis with USAID and other stakeholders.

Participate in regular field visits to the project areas to assure project progress towards activity objectives and goals.

Coordinate and communicate on a regular basis with Winrock’s Home Office.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
Represent Winrock at meetings and events and keep HQ informed of developments. Work at the regional, government and community levels, coordinating broad-based policy dialogue and capacity building, as well as targeted community-level interventions.

QUALIFICATIONS AND BACKGROUND:
Education : Advanced degree in Agriculture, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, Resource Economics, or other relevant International Development field.

Work Experience : Minimum 10 years’ experience managing complex international development programs required.

Demonstrated technical experience on USAID-funded conservation, environmental, climate change, natural resource management, biodiversity and/or forestry projects is strongly preferred.

Experience working to build institutional capacity of government counterparts at the national level.

Experience working with diverse actors on public private partnerships.

Experience must demonstrate the ability to effectively manage staff in environmental/community development context.

Experience working in challenging and complex environments, with experience in Indonesia strongly preferred.

Skills : Technical understanding of deforestation, land use planning, climate change and biodiversity conservation issues.

Energetic and dynamic approach to building partnerships and promoting innovative program initiatives.

Ability to diplomatically supervise staff and coordinate programs with partners from a broad range of backgrounds and experiences.

Ability to build coalitions and networks that can provide synergies and sustainable solutions on issues related to deforestation, biodiversity conservation, and payment for ecosystem services mechanisms.

Strong management, communication, and organizational skills are required.

Excellent computer skills (word-processing, spreadsheets, and databases) are required.

Fluency in English is required and Bahasa an asset.