Senior Terrestrial Technical Advisor

Wildlife Conservation Society; Bogor; On-site; IDR 834.028.000 - 1.167.640.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading conservation organization in Bogor, Indonesia is seeking a Senior Terrestrial Technical Advisor to lead fundraising initiatives and support project development across various environmental programs. The ideal candidate will have a Ph.D. or a Master's with substantial experience in international conservation, outstanding communication skills, and fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia. The position requires effective multitasking and strong interpersonal skills to ensure cooperation within diverse teams. This role contributes to fostering donor relations to enhance conservation efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience in international conservation organizations.
• 7-10 years of relevant work experience.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising for WCS-IP with proposal development.
• Support the Country Director in delivering strategy.
• Provide technical assistance for project implementation.
• Engage diverse donor relations through networking.
• Support program leads in donor report submissions.

Skills

Project administration

Fluent in English

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Fundraising development

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Ph.D. in tropical biology or equivalent

Master's degree with 5 years of experience

Job description

Job Purpose:

Senior Terrestrial Technical Advisor is responsible for leading concept note/proposal development and fundraising for the WCS-IP. This included working with colleagues to develop their ideas, and providing critical technical with design of projects emerging from WTP, Forests, One Health, and Rights & Communities. This role will provide the diversification of WCS’ global donor network, with a focus on fundraising from sources outside of Indonesia. The position will also support Senior Management with a range of strategic issues as requested, including the development of the next Country Strategy, and with troubleshooting. The position sits within the WCS-IP Senior Management Team, reports to the Deputy Country Director and will work closely with the County Director, Director of Operations and other senior WCS IP staff, as well as the Regional Director and occasionally WCS Head Office.

Major Responsibilities:

• Lead fundraising for WCS-IP, including identifying funding needs and gaps, generating ideas, and developing high-quality concept notes and proposals (narratives, logframes, budgets, safeguarding documents, etc.) for projects across the Forests, Wildlife Trade & Policy, One Health, Rights & Communities Program portfolios. This also includes cross-cutting initiatives (e.g., Indonesia Biodiversity Fund) and regional initiatives (e.g., multi-country proposals).
• Support the Country Director and Deputy Director in delivering the country strategy, encompassing thematic program components as well as cross-cutting areas such as peer-to-peer learning, leadership, youth and technology.
• Provide technical assistance to the Deputy Country Director and Program Managers (WTP, Forests, One Health, and Rights & Communities) to ensure timely and high-quality project implementation, including effective delivery against the work plan, staffing and grants management.
• Support WCS IP’s science driven approach to conservation by guiding staff to apply the latest science in developing interventions and Theories of Change, facilitating participation in scientific publications and international/regional conferences, and fostering international academic collaborations.
• Actively lead, manage, cultivate and diversify donor relations (public, private, corporate and individual) through proactive networking (e.g., one-on-one meetings, attending ceremonial events and field trips), coordination with WCS Global Resources and global technical teams, and the Strategic Partnership Director (especially in Europe and the US) to identify and develop new funding opportunities, and by supporting senior WCS-IP staff to effectively engage with key donors.
• Actively lead donor engagement to strengthen and grow WCS’ Investment Plan under the Indonesia Biodiversity Fund (IBioFund).
• Support program leads in coordinating the completion and timely submission of donor narrative reports.
• Support the development of compelling donor communication by preparing and delivering presentations, briefs and infographics—both online and in person—to effectively engage and inform donors.
• Support capacity development of WCS-IP staff by identifying and creating professional development opportunities (e.g., trainings, conferences, post-graduate studies, short-term academic placements and awards) to strengthen skills, enhance growth, and build a more effective conservation workforce for WCS-IP.

Qualification Requirements

Minimum Requirements and Job Skills:

• A Ph.D. in tropical biology, conservation biology or natural resource management or equivalent, or master’s degree in the above disciplines with at least 5 years’ experience with a field-based international conservation organisation.
• Significant experience working in Indonesia, and Bahasa Indonesia language skills considered a strong advantage. Fluency in English language is required.
• 7‑10 years’ relevant work experience, with strong skills in project administration, coordination and development.
• Significant experience working in Indonesia, and Bahasa Indonesia language skills considered a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to work sensitively and effectively with people of diverse cultures, value systems, perspectives and levels of education.
• Excellent communication skills in writing, editing, and oral presentations, with clear publication track record.
• Successful and diverse experience in concept note and proposal development for fundraising across a range of private, public, corporate and individual donors, coupled with strong grant management / grant reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to different cultures and worldviews.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.
• A working knowledge of environmental and social safeguards processes.
• Ability to foster teamwork within the country program and across the region.
• Effective at both collaborative and independent work, with modest level of supervision.
• A willingness to travel both nationally and regionally. Commitment to WCS’s mission and Core Values, which are: Respect, Accountability & Transparency, Innovation, Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion, Collaboration, and Integrity.

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