Background of 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 one of the last remaining tracts
of pristine lowland dipterocarp forest in the world and the critically
endangered Bornean orangutan. In 1999, GPOCP was founded by orangutan
researchers Dr. Cheryl Knott and Elizabeth Yaap to address the
conservation threats facing wild orangutans in GPNP by working with
local communities. 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, 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 on wild
orangutan populations. For more information about our work, please
visit our website (www.saveGPorangutans.org).
Job Description: Program and Development Director
We are currently seeking a highly-motivated and committed individual to
oversee our programs in Indonesia and our fundraising efforts. The
Program Director is a senior position on the ground, reporting directly
to Dr. Cheryl Knott (Executive Director). The ideal candidate will have
previous experience in conservation or community development in
Indonesia, and working proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia.
The Program and Development Director will be responsible for:
Fundraising and Program Development (30%)
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;
produce grant reports for existing grants and new grant funding
received; assist the Executive Director in liaising with and reporting
to current and potential donors; organize site visits for current and
potential donors; represent GPOCP in Indonesia at workshops and meetings
with other NGOs and government agencies.
Staff Management (25%)
Directly oversee the 20 Indonesian staff with support of Program
Managers; hold monthly meetings to maintain open communication between
project teams; monitor and evaluate staff performance, including
reviewing contracts.
Communications (10%)
Create monthly newsletters on program activities; make regular Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram postings; update website to inform and empower
individual supporters abroad.
Capacity Building (15%)
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 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 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 biological anthropology, primatology, conservation
biology, ecology, natural resource management or related field
• Language fluency in both English and Bahasa Indonesia
• Demonstrated 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
• 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
Term of Appointment
2 years (extendable upon agreement by both parties)
Closing Date
Accepting applications until position is filled
Application Instructions
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 Executive Director, Cheryl Knott:
kn...@bu.edu and cc: savegporangut...@gmail.com, with the job title as
the subject heading. All applications should be made in English.
