Indonesia: Biodiversity conservation specialist

Chemonics seeks a biodiversity conservation specialist for USAID’s anticipated five-year Build Indonesia to Take Care of Nature for Sustainability (Bangun Indonesia untuk Jaga Alam demi Keberlanjutan) project. The project will reduce emissions associated with land use change and improve natural resource management and conservation for the country’s remaining biodiversity and tropical forests. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities include:

• Oversee activities that improve the management of conservation areas and protect key marine and terrestrial species


• Advise the chief of party in developing and implementing a comprehensive strategy to improve the management of conservation areas and protect key species, especially those targeted for wildlife trafficking

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree preferred


• Minimum three years of professional experience in preventing and interdicting wildlife and wildlife products


• Experience with policy reform, data gathering, surveillance, investigation, prosecution, customs operations, or monitoring related financial flows in biodiversity conservation


• Experience with supporting the establishment or operation of broad government and non-governmental platforms


• Experience working on USAID or other donor-funded governance projects a plus


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills


• Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity


• Verbal and written fluency in English required; proficiency in Indonesia Bahasa strongly preferred

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