RESTORASI EKOSISTEM INDONESIA, PT

A consortium of Burung Indonesia, The Royal Society for the Protection of Birds and Birdlife International has established Harapan Rainforest to protect and restore the biodiversity, productivity and ecosystem balance of 98,500 ha of dry lowland rainforest in Jambi and South Sumatra Provinces, Sumatra. PT Restorasi Ekosistem Indonesia (PT REKI) received the first ever ecosystem restoration license issued by the Indonesian government. With support from international donors, financial institutions and business partners, PT REKI will manage Harapan Rainforest and make a significant contribution to Indonesia’s challenges for ecosystem restoration, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable resource management.

Harapan Rainforest is located 3-hour drive south of Jambi City. In turn, Jambi can be reached by one hour flight from Jakarta or Batam. Accommodation on site is simple but comfortable. The latest information can be found at www.harapanrainforest.org. Harapan Rainforest is offering a unique opportunity to join and shape this groundbreaking initiative. We are building a team of exceptional individuals and have an immediate vacancy in the following position:

CHIEF ESTATE MANAGER

This position will be based at Harapan Rainforest operations camp.

For further details, please refer to the specifications below.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Indonesian National
• University degree (minimum BSc or S1) in Forestry, Natural Resources, Agriculture or closely related field
• 5 years’ experience in production forestry or land management
• 2 years’ experience in the management and coordination of multiple departments at the concession level
• Experience in conflict-resolution processes
• Good understanding of governmental structures and processes at National, Provincial and District levels
• Strong Staff management skills
• Familiarity with financial management and control, especially of large and multiple income streams
• Working knowledge of the management cycle (strategic planning, implementing, budgeting and monitoring) including Quality and Environmental Management Systems
• General knowledge of Ecosystem Restoration license requirements
• General knowledge of non-timber forest products and businesses
• Strong leadership skills, communicative and team player
• Able to communicate in both Indonesian and English (speak, read, and write)

Purpose of the Position

The Chief Estate Manager is responsible for the daily operational implementation of Harapan Rainforest and the PT REK I ERC license, according to the strategic direction set by the Board of Patrons and Partners of PT REKI.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage, coordinate and lead the daily operational activities of Harapan Rainforest that are consistent with Ecosystem Restoration license requirements. This will include, but not be limited to responsibility for:Develop organizational capacity; delegate responsibility; empower Department Managers and staff to achieve, monitor and report on the results of targets and objectives.
• Financial oversight
• Direct oversight of a dedicated team of Managers and staff
• Preparing input to reports for the Executive Head
• Business development
• Ensuring legal compliance in all aspects of operation
• Maintain consistent communication and coordination of all operational activities with relevant partners, Technical Advisors and the Executive Head.
• Report to the Executive Head of PT REKI.

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 references. Applicants who do not fulfill the job qualifications will not be considered. Attractive salary packages will be offered to the successful candidates. 

Do not send photocopies or scans of certificates. Applications by email should have a file size no greater than 1MB.

Applications must be received within two weeks of this advertisement. 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: PO Box 310/B00, Bogor 16001 - Indonesia