National Project Manager for Peusangan Elephant Conservation

Job Describtion

• Responsible for providing all mandatory landscape & project documents (ESSF, ESMF, Landscape Strategy and ToC, Project Concept & Proposal, AWP, Result Monitoring, Risk Assessment and Mitigation plan).
• Responsible for overseeing the implementation of Peusangan Elephant Conservation project, ensuring timely and effective delivery of project outputs.
• Oversee the development and implementation of detailed project work plans, budgets, and monitoring frameworks.
• Ensure project milestones are achieved in alignment with WWF Indonesia’s conservation goals.
• Working in close coordination with the Technical Advisers of the project to support the planning of the project under this role’s responsibilities (to include implementation strategy, timeline, budget, log frame and M&E plan). This includes any other relevant team in WWF Indonesia and WWF Network, in particular working in close coordination and with the Head of Forest & Wildlife Program of Sumatra to integrate conservation objectives into the project.
• Build and maintain strong relationship with stakeholders and partner including private sectors and goverment, and donors.
• Ensure effective communication and engagement with local communities, ensuring that project benefits are clearly understood and felt by all stakeholders.
• Responsible for the process, quality of the Work Plan and its compliance with the project documents and landscape strategy and conduct screening for compliance with Social and Environmental safeguards.
• Routinely, in accordance with the provisions for submission to related units (WP, Budget Plan, HR Plan, Procurement Plan, ESSF and RISK Management)
• Responsible for ensuring and monitoring the implementation of the Work Plan along with the suitability of its funding allocation.
• Responsible for developing the Environmental Social Mitigation Framework, identifying risks and mitigating them, and implementing both (ESMF and Risk Mitigation).
• Consult with other Program Heads in establishing communication with donors/networks regarding projects, programs, opportunities, challenges.
• Monitor and evaluate project progress, identifying challenges and implementing adaptive management solutions.
• Ensure that monitoring activities take place, as follows: monitor progress on the spend of funds allocated to the project ensuring spend is on track; monitor progress of delivery against the agreed work plans to ensure that the project is achieving their objectives; work with Head of Forest & Wildlife in Sumara to support appropriate adaptive management actions if the project is not delivering against objectives, or if there are significant changes to personnel, budgets, the political situation etc. that might compromise project performance. If necessary, raise these concerns with the Program Director, Chief Conservation Officer, and relevant senior management team in WWF Indonesia.
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, WWF Indonesia’s internal policies, and international conservation standards.
• Identify and mitigate project risks while ensuring compliance with WWF Indonesia’s Environmental and Social Safeguards Framework (ESSF).
• Ensure compliance with donor requirements, WWF policies, legal frameworks, and ethical standards.

Requirements

• Degree in environmental science, Forestry, Conservation Biology, Natural Resource Management, Public Policy, or a related field with minimum of 15 years of experience in project management within forestry, conservation, environmental sustainability, or wildlife protection.
• Proven track record of successfully developing, leading, and managing projects
• Experience working with government agencies at local and national levels, including ministerial authorities, NGOs, donors, and local communities.
• Strong knowledge of Indonesian environmental laws, policies, and conservation strategies.
• Good understanding of Conservation, Agroforestry, Forestry businesses, and sustainable development (especially forest-related biodiversity, specific wildlife conservation initiatives (e.g., Sumatran tigers, elephants, or orangutans), watershed management and climate change).
• Ability to work sensitively with local communities, respecting cultural practices and local knowledge
• Proven ability to manage budgets, write grant proposals, and develop strategic conservation plans.
• Ability to solve complex issues related to marine conservation, community development, and sustainable financing.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in remote field conditions and travel frequently
• Fluency in writing and speaking English is a must.
• Knowledge of GIS, remote sensing, and data analysis for conservation planning