A consortium of Burung Indonesia, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Birdlife International has established Harapan Rainforest to protect and restore 100,000ha of dry lowland forest and its ecosystems in South Sumatra and Jambi provinces, Sumatra, under the first ever ecosystem restoration license issued by the Indonesian government. Harapan Rainforest will make a significant contribution to the global debate on ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, combating deforestation and tackling climate change. To represent their interests equally, the consortium has established a not-for-profit foundation in Indonesia: Yayasan KEHI, which manages the concession on a day-to-day basis.
Harapan Rainforest is located approximately 3 hours drive from Jambi. In turn, Jambi can be reached by one-hour flight from Jakarta, of which there are 5-10 per day. Accommodation on site is simple but adequate. The camp is a converted logging camp, with wooden buildings. There is a canteen where all guests and staff eat together. Food is simple Indonesian food. Bottled water is available in camp. Further provisions can be obtained in Jambi city. In the foreseeable future, construction planned for later this year, a new camp will be built with improved facilities.
Yayasan KEHI is offering a unique opportunity to join and shape this groundbreaking initiative. We are building a team of exceptional individuals at all levels and have immediate vacancies for the following key positions:
HEADS OF DEPARTMENT – DIRECTORS DESIGNATE
- Head of Finance
- Head of Community Development
- Head of Administration & Operations
- Head of Forest Protection
- Head of Communications
These positions will be based at HARAPAN RAINFOREST operations camp described above. Each position offers the possibility of rapid promotion to Director Status.
For all positions:
You will have high personal integrity and professional standards. You will have at least 5 years experience at increasingly senior levels and now be at, or close to Director or Head of Department level. You must be able to demonstrate consistency in taking personal responsibility for the delivery of successful projects and staff development. Detailed TOR can find at www.harapanrainforest.org
There will be an element of on-the-job training for the staff for which you are responsible. You will report directly with the Executive Head. Further, you must be able to:
- set and work to world class standards and ethical values in a difficult environment
- innovate and cope with rapid changes
- build and motivate teams formed of diverse individuals working under pressure
- coach subordinates and colleagues to deliver results
- be operationally hands-on and focus on detail where required whilst maintaining strategic vision
- speak and write fluently in English and Bahasa Indonesia
Your application must be in English, state the position you are applying for and include a full CV with the names and contact numbers of three referees. Applicants who do not fulfill the job requirements will not be considered. Attractive salary packages will be offered to the successful candidates. Please write the name of the position you are applying for on the top left of the front of the envelope, if you are applying by post, or within the subject line for email applications.
Do not send photocopies or scans of certificates. Applications by email should have a file size no greater than 1 MB. Applications must be received within 13 June 2010. Only applicants who are called for an interview will be contacted. If you have not heard from us within one month from the deadline, you have not been successful.
Email applications should be addressed to recruitment@harapanrainforest.org
Postal applications should be addressed to: Yayasan KEHI, PO Box 310/B00, Bogor 16001 – Indonesia