Harapan Rainforest (Sumatra, Indonesia) is looking for a team leader

[Ian Rowland]

Harapan Rainforest is seeking an experienced team leader to lead the implementation of an innovative, large-scale rainforest conservation and restoration initiative in south central Sumatra, Indonesia. The position will entail management of a 100,000ha site (two former logging concessions) now held on long licences for “ecosystem restoration” by a consortium of Burung Indonesia, the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, and BirdLife International. The management of this logged dryland dipterocarp forest site will involve forest protection, significant areas of forest restoration, biodiversity monitoring and research, and community development. The post is based in the Harapan Rainforest base camp, approximately three hours from Jambi city. The head of the management unit will lead a team of currently around 100 staff.

Requirements
· The successful candidate will have extensive experience of leadership in protected area or natural resource management, or demonstrable similar experience, preferably in tropical forestry
· Project and financial management skills are essential.
· Masters degree in natural resource management, biodiversity conservation or related areas.
· Excellent communication and writing skills in English are essential and a working knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia is highly desirable.

Duration of contract:
Initially three years with a possibility of renewal.

To apply, the prospective applicants should submit:
· Cover letter, stating their interest in and qualifications for the position.
· CV, outlining relevant professional experience.
· Names of two referees.

Salary
Negotiable dependent on qualifications and experience.

Applications and further information

For a detailed job description, please contact Yayasan KEHI, attention Ms. Claudia Stephani [e-mail]. For further information please contact Yusup Cahyadin ([e-mail]) or Ian Rowland ([e-mail])

Kindly send your application in English and by email to Yayasan KEHI, attention Ms. Claudia Stephani [e-mail]. Deadline for application is 30 June 2009, interviews will be held during the week commencing 13 July 2009.