CEO, Indonesia Conservation & Climate Strategy

Conservation International; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 1,500,000,000 - 3,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Konservasi Indonesia in Jakarta seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead KI and CI’s Indonesia strategy, delivering conservation impact and sustainable financing with local communities. The role oversees programs, budgeting, and high-level partnerships across public, private, and donor sectors in a hybrid work setting.

You will represent KI/CI with government officials and private sector leaders, ensuring equity and compassionate conservation while guiding multi-year capacity-building

Qualifications

• Master’s/Postgraduate degree and 15+ years of conservation leadership, strategy development, and program management experience; Indonesia experience required.
• 5+ years of experience in senior leadership; 7+ years of experience managing teams of professionals.
• Proven fundraising track record at the $1 million+ level.
• Excellent ability to work in diverse cultural and political settings.
• Professional fluency in English.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead KI/CI Indonesia strategy and conservation impact; unlock sustainable financing and build nature-based livelihoods.
• Oversee the Indonesia Field Management Unit’s operations and align with CI policies and goals.
• Design and oversee donor-funded programs, including climate initiatives and nature financing.
• Lead annual planning and budgeting for the Indonesia Field Management Unit with KI/CI Leadership.
• Build capacity to design and deliver high-quality conservation projects in compliance with donor requirements.
• Lead the Executive Management Team with focus on accountability, delivery excellence, and equity.

Skills

Leadership

Fundraising

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Policy communication

English fluency

Cross-cultural collaboration

Education

Master’s degree or equivalent

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Konservasi Indonesia in Jakarta seeks a visionary Chief Executive Officer to lead KI and CI’s Indonesia strategy, delivering conservation impact and sustainable financing with local communities. The role oversees programs, budgeting, and high-level partnerships across public, private, and donor sectors in a hybrid work setting.

You will represent KI/CI with government officials and private sector leaders, ensuring equity and compassionate conservation while guiding multi-year capacity-building