Senior Terrestrial Technical Advisor, Indonesia

Senior Terrestrial Technical Advisor, Indonesia role at Wildlife Conservation Society

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Job Description

Position : Senior Terrestrial Technical Advisor

Reports to : Deputy Country Director, WCS Indonesia Program

Location : Bogor, Indonesia

Country Program/Sector : Global Conservation Program

Position Type : Full-time

Coordinates with : Country Director, Operations Director, Senior Managers (WTP, Forests, Marine, One Health, and Rights & Communities), Senior Marine Technical Advisor, Science & Technology Unit lead, Communications lead, Regional Director, Global Thematic Directors

Organization Background : The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) is a US non‑profit, tax‑exempt, private organization established in 1895 that saves wildlife and wild places by understanding critical issues, crafting science‑based solutions, and taking conservation actions that benefit nature and humanity. With more than a century of experience, long‑term commitments in dozens of landscapes, presence in more than 60 nations, and experience helping to establish over 150 protected areas across the globe, WCS has amassed the biological knowledge, cultural understanding and partnerships to ensure that vibrant, wild places and wildlife thrive alongside local communities. Working with local communities and organizations, that knowledge is applied to address species, habitat and ecosystem management issues critical to improving the quality of life of poor rural people whose livelihoods depend on the direct utilization of natural resources.

WCS Indonesia Program Overview : WCS has worked in Indonesia since initial field surveys in the 1960s and opened a formal country program in 1997 under a Memorandum of Understanding with the Ministry of Forestry (MoF). To achieve our mission, we primarily work to support the efforts of the MoF across Indonesia, notably the work of National Park Authorities (UPT) and Provincial Conservation Agencies (BKSDA). We also work through collaborations with a variety of non‑government, private sector and academic bodies. To deliver WCS Indonesia new country strategy (2022‑2026), we are structured under five core thematic Programs: Forests; Marine; Wildlife Trade & Policy (WTP); One Health; and Rights & Communities. These Programs are supported by crossing‑cutting Science & Technology and Communications units. Our thematic Programs are described as follows:

• The Forests Program is being implemented in five landscapes — Leuser, Bukit Barisan Selatan, Way Kambas, Bogani Nani, and Rote Island — through protected area strengthening and wildlife management, a Sustainable Landscapes program, and a Conservation Evidence Unit focused on data analyses, monitoring and evaluation, and national level policy reforms.
• The Wildlife Trade & Policy Program (WTP Program) strengthens the capacity of government law enforcement agencies in the use of intelligence‑led approaches with improved inter‑agency coordination to yield a robust, multi‑agency counter wildlife trafficking response.
• The Rights & Communities Program is being developed to ensure that our conservation actions safeguard the rights and wellbeing of local communities and to support our field staff with efforts to engage and ally with local communities.
• The One Health Program is being developed to strengthen multi‑stakeholder efforts to implement a One Health approach that integrates environmental, wildlife, and human health.
• The Marine Program is working in seascapes in the provinces of Aceh, West Nusa Tenggara, North Sulawesi, and North Maluku, as well as three marine national parks, prioritizing an integrated approach that includes ecological and socioeconomic surveys, fisheries science, technical assistance for Marine Protected Areas, legal compliance, policy reforms, and sustainable financing.

Job Purpose

Senior Terrestrial Technical Advisor is responsible for leading concept note/proposal development and fundraising for the WCS‑IP. The role involves working with colleagues to develop their ideas, providing critical technical in designing projects emerging from WTP, Forests, One Health, and Rights & Communities. This position will also support Senior Management with strategic issues and the development of the next Country Strategy.

Major Responsibilities

• Lead fundraising for WCS‑IP, identifying funding needs and gaps, generating ideas, and developing high‑quality concept notes and proposals for projects across the Forests, Wildlife Trade & Policy, One Health, Rights & Communities Program portfolios, cross‑cutting initiatives, and regional initiatives.
• Support the Country Director and Deputy Director in delivering the country strategy, encompassing thematic program components and cross‑cutting areas such as peer‑to‑peer learning, leadership, youth and technology.
• Provide technical assistance to the Deputy Country Director and Program Managers to ensure timely and high‑quality project implementation, effective delivery against the work plan, staffing and grants management.
• Support WCS IP's science‑driven approach to conservation by guiding staff to apply the latest science in developing interventions and Theories of Change, facilitating participation in scientific publications and conferences, and fostering academic collaborations.
• Actively lead, manage, cultivate and diversify donor relations through proactive networking, coordination with WCS Global Resources and strategic partnership teams.
• Lead donor engagement to strengthen and grow WCS’ Investment Plan under the Indonesia Biodiversity Fund (IBioFund).
• Support program leads in coordinating the completion and timely submission of donor narrative reports.
• Support the development of compelling donor communication, preparing and delivering presentations, briefs and infographics.
• Support capacity development of WCS‑IP staff by identifying and creating professional development opportunities.

Qualification Requirements

• A Ph.D. in tropical biology, conservation biology or natural resource management, or a master’s degree in any of these with at least 5 years’ experience with a field‑based international conservation organisation.
• Significant experience working in Indonesia; Bahasa Indonesia language skills are a strong advantage. Fluency in English is required.
• 7‑10 years’ relevant work experience, with strong skills in project administration, coordination and development.
• Proven ability to work sensitively and effectively with people of diverse cultures, value systems, perspectives and levels of education.
• Excellent communication skills in writing, editing and oral presentations, with a clear publication track record.
• Successful experience in concept note and proposal development for fundraising across private, public, corporate and individual donors, coupled with strong grant management and reporting.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including sensitivity to different cultures and worldviews.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask and prioritize.
• A working knowledge of environmental and social safeguards processes.
• Ability to foster teamwork within the country program and across the region.
• Effective at both collaborative and independent work, with modest level of supervision.
• A willingness to travel nationally and regionally; commitment to WCS’s mission and Core Values: Respect, Accountability & Transparency, Innovation, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Collaboration, and Integrity.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

WCS is an equal‑opportunity employer, and the organization complies with all employment and labor laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination in hiring and ensures that candidates from all backgrounds are fairly and consistently considered during the recruitment process. We are dedicated to hiring and engaging a diverse workforce. The organization provides equal employment opportunities for all qualified candidates. The organization does not discriminate for employment based on gender, race/ethnicity, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship status, caste, genetic information or any other protected status or characteristic protected by laws and regulations.

It is everyone’s responsibility to ensure that we do not tolerate discrimination or harassment based upon a person’s membership in one of these protected categories in areas such as recruitment, selection, job assignment, supervision, training, promotions, job grading, transfers, termination, compensation, benefits, educational opportunities, WCS‑sponsored recreational activities and facilities.

The organization complies with the spirit and intent of relevant local laws and WCS’s employment.

Salary Range

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Science and Other
• Environmental Services and Non‑profit Organizations

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