CIKANANGA FOUNDATION JOB VACANCIES 2024
Yayasan Cikananga Konservasi Terpadu (YCKT) is a non-governmental organisation that aims to rescue, protect and reintroduce Endangered Indonesian species. Created in 2001, YCKT is divided into three parts: Cikananga Wildlife Rescue Centre (PPSC), Cikananga Conservation Breeding Centre (CCBC) and Cikananga Regenerative Sustainability Program (CRSP).
PPSC receives and takes care of animals confiscated from the illegal wildlife trade and illegal keeping whilst CCBC focuses on Endangered and Critically Endangered Javan songbird and pig species, protecting them from extinction through ex-situ conservation breeding. CRSP, our newest programme, aims to be a regional leader in regenerative agriculture, focusing on organic food production, land management, soil health, and composting, aiding local farmers in the transition from agro-industrial to sustainable practices.
YCKT approaches in-situ conservation in a holistic way, developing programmes for species from PPSC and CCBC and involving local community members in alternative agricultural techniques through the CRSP. The following job vacancy is for the role of the YCKT Education officer and outlines job description, responsibilities, requirements and conditions of the role.
Job description
The current educational focus of YCKT is at two separate sites in West Java; Cikananga Wildlife Center, Nyalindung District and the surrounding area of Mount Sawal Wildlife Reserve, Ciamis Regency. The Education Officer will have the responsibility to develop programme design and manage the implementation of these educational and outreach programmes at both of the YCKT sites.
The broad educational message at both of these sites is to raise awareness of conservation issues in Indonesia, especially those that are directly related to the work of YCKT. This includes but is not limited to; conservation statuses of Indonesian wildlife, illegal keeping and trading of protected species and the function of wildlife within ecosystems. The primary target audience at both of these sites will be children in primary and secondary school education, either from the local area or visiting from a major city in Java.
Education and engagement with adults in the community will be an additional objective with a focus on environmentally beneficial agricultural techniques and their implementation.
The Education Officer will work closely alongside members of the YCKT management team when designing and implementing education programmes and campaigns. The Education Officer will report directly to the in-situ Conservation Manager and will have to provide regular reports about the tasks performed and results. Depending on programme requirements, the Education Officer will be expected to manage a team of contracted education facilitators and/or university students.
Requirements
- University background in Education and/or Biology
- Previous experience producing and implementing education/socialisation programmes
- Good social skills with people of all ages and backgrounds
- Rigorous approach to report writing and data collection
- Organised and reliable character
- Flexible and motivated in your style of work
- Ability to work independently and in a multi-national team
- Speaking Indonesian fluently (Sundanese would be advantageous)
- Able to speak English and write English reports
- Experience with field work and working in basic remote locations is advantageous
Responsibilities
- With relevant YCKT staff, develop and evaluate conservation education programs and campaigns
- Implement conservation education programmes or campaigns
- Assist with on-site facilitation of visits from schools and youth groups
- Write regular high quality reports regarding conservation education activities
- Keep well organised records and data
- Produce social media and press content as required
- Ensure effective and smooth communication with all colleagues
- Maintain the good image of YCKT when representing the foundation at the center or in the field
- To manage a team of staff and volunteers effectively as per the needs of programmes or campaigns
- To provide a good example for your team and manage your team in a way that promotes personal development and enthusiasm for the programs
Working conditions
- 3-month probation period, followed by a 1-year contract
- 23 working days a month with 7 allocated days-off
- Work sites will either be in the field or at the YCKT Headquarters (Cikananga Wildlife Center)
- Free shared accommodation (private room with access to shared bathroom, kitchen and living room, water, electricity and Wi-Fi) provided at YCKT
- When the Education Officer is away from the YCKT Headquarters (in the field), accommodation and transport costs are covered by YCKT with an additional food stipend
- Health and work insurance provided by YCKT after a 3-month probation period
- Salary: 4.000.000 IDR per month. (Salary is reduced by 20% during the probation period)
To apply, please submit a cover letter and CV to cikanangawildlifecenter@gmail.com stating in the subject “Education Officer_(Name)” by December 30th 2023 at the latest.
Only candidates short-listed for interviews will be notified after the application closing date