Komodo - Conservation Manager

source: Peter J. Mous

PT. Putri Naga Komodo
Conservation Manager

PT. Putri Naga Komodo (PNK) is part of Komodo Collaborative Management Initiative established
to support the 25-year management plan of Komodo National Park (KNP) and World Heritage
Area developed by the Government of Indonesia with the assistance of The Nature Conservancy.
The Conservation Manager will be responsible for recommending and reviewing applicable
conservation policies, related procedures, guidelines and objectives, and providing technical
advice to the broader program as a whole. S/he will oversee the following functions: marine and
terrestrial conservation, science, biological and socioeconomic monitoring, program evaluation,
grant writing, donor reporting and capacity building across the program. S/he will assist with
programmatic and strategic planning, the development of detailed annual work plans and
budgets, and the alignment of PNK’s conservation work with the KNP 25-year management plan.
S/he will supervise the Science and Monitoring Coordinator and Resource Protection Officer, and
reports to the Managing Director. The position is based 100% in Labuan Bajo, Flores, with
frequent travel to the Bali office.
Job Requirements
1. Masters or PhD degree in Marine, Fisheries or Environmental Science and/or Management.
2. At least 10 years working experience in marine conservation and management. Experience
working in Indonesia or Southeast Asia, particularly in remote locations in an advantage.
3. Demonstrated ability to design and implement strategies and procedures to enhance the
overall performance of the program in accordance with short- and long-term conservation
goals and objectives.
4. Demonstrated ability to motivate, lead and coordinate, set objectives, and manage the
performance of a small but highly creative team, with different capacity and skills.
5. Capable of balancing many different and sometimes conflicting factors and issues when
making decisions, and responding quickly, efficiently and effectively to issues that might have
financial and/or legal impacts on the organization, or are potentially detrimental to the Park.
6. Sound knowledge and understanding of organizational structure and systems, financial
procedures and reports.
7. Ability to maintain confidentiality and demonstrate sensitivity and discretion with all aspects of
work.
8. Willing to work independently and under pressure in some work periods, flexible hours and
willing to travel to and work regularly in the field.
9. Ability to develop and nurture partnerships with government officials, private sector, local
NGOs, communities and civil society, and conduct training and capacity building of a range of
stakeholders.
10. Preference will be given to candidates with excellent oral and written communication skills in
Bahasa Indonesia and English.
11. Position is available to both national and international applicants.
The extended deadline for applications is Saturday, 31 May 2008. If you have any specific
questions about the position please contact Dr. Sangeeta Mangubhai:
sangeeta@putrinagakomodo.com
Applicants should send their CV (with 3 nominated referees) and a letter addressing the criteria
above, to the PNK Human Resources Manager, Mr. Bambang Wijarnako:
bambang@putrinagakomodo.com