Community Forest Ecosystem Services Job Vacancy: Director, Bogor – West Java

Terms and Conditions

Job Title                            : Director

Reporting to                     : Board of CFES member

Start Date                         : 25 August 2025

Duration of Contract      : 2 years Contract and possible for extension

Location                            : Bogor, Indonesia

other benefits in addition to monthly salary:

• 12 days leave per annum
• Time off in lieu (TOIL)
• Social Security Agency (BPJS)
• Medical Insurance
• Religious Holiday Allowance/ THR

Hours of Work: 40 Hours

This is a full-time position with a working schedule of 5 days per week, depending on organizational needs and mutual agreement. Working hours on designated days are from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with a one-hour lunch break. The specific working days and any adjustments may be agreed upon in consultation with the organization.

Job Descriptions

Program Development

• In collaboration with the CFES member, lead on the strategic planning and development of the CFES, including advising on opportunities, priorities and optimal use of funds
• Proactively identify prospective funders and donors and develop tailored proposals to fund and increase CFES portfolios
• Ensure that funding and donor proposals along with resulting contracts and grant agreements are appropriate to, and comply with, CFES operating standards and implementation conditions within Indonesia
• Proactively develop and nurture relationships with prospective and existing funders and donors, ensuring open and regular communication and hosting donor visits as required

Program Representation and Communication

• Represent CFES, developing its profile and promoting its work to third parties, including diplomatic and government agencies, communities, NGOs, for-profit entities, academic institutions, funders and donors, and media
• Represent CFES at key fora, including consultations, negotiations, meetings, workshops and briefings
• Ensure membership of relevant fora and associations to support and further the work of the CFES
• Ensure project visibility through relevant media.

Operational Management

• Provide strong and motivational line management to CFES staff through objective setting, continuous performance management, annual appraisals, training provision and personal development planning to ensure the efficient and effective delivery of the program
• Oversee the implementation of project delivery across the CFES portfolios, ensuring compliance with CFES operating standards, policies and procedures, and contracts and grant agreements
• Support project team members to ensure work plans are in place to meet project aims, objectives and timelines and ensure that projects are implemented in line with work plans and within budget
• Developing and implementing systems, policies and procedures
• Ensuring recording and maintenance of CFES assets

Financial Management

• With the support of the Finance Team, ensure:
• Accurate financial management of the CFES and its projects
• Compliance with internal financial policies and procedures
• Compliance with contracts and grant agreements, including co-financing and procurement requirements
• Timely submission of invoices and internal transfer requests to maintain appropriate cash flow
• Maintenance of financial records to meet auditing requirements
• Working with the finance team, lead on the annual budgeting and periodic reforecasting process for the CFES and reporting to the CFES member meetings

Partnership Development

• Proactively identify, develop and nurture current and potential relationships and partnerships with third parties, including national and local government agencies, community organizations, NGOs, for-profit entities and academic institutions, to maximize the effective delivery of CFES projects

Qualifications:

Applications, consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV (tailored to the role as advertised, highlighting relevant experience and achievements), your expected salary and contact details for three referees (who will not be contacted without your permission).

The closing date for applications is 1st August 2025. Interviews are likely to be held during the week commencing 11st August 2025. Candidates selected for interview will be contacted by email or telephone – please specify your preferred method of contact in your covering letter and indicate where you saw the position advertised.

Regrettably, due to limited resources and the high number of applications we receive, we are only able to contact short-listed candidates. If you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been successful on this occasion.

Please submit your application through this link: CLICK HERE

Applicants with Disabilities

CFES encourages applications from individuals with a disability who are able to carry out the duties of the post. If you have special needs or if you need specific accommodation in relation to your application, please indicate in your application.