PEOPLE RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION FOUNDATION JOB VACANCIES 2024
JOIN US IN CONSERVATION
Founded in 1995, People Resources and Conservation Foundation (PRCF) is a US-based 501 (c)3 non-profit, non-governmental organization. Our mission is the conservation of biodiversity working with local communities through the wise use of natural resources that support socioeconomic development and enable nature to flourish. PRCF currently operates in several countries in Southeast Asia as a federation of semi-autonomous Country Programs. The Federation’s PRCF members oversee small and high-priority projects and later become an independent, nationally registered non-governmental organization. One of them is Yayasan Pelestari Ragamhayati dan Cipta Fondasi Indonesia (PRCF Indonesia).
Business Development Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating community business development efforts in the PRCF Indonesia work area, with a focus on strategic planning, carrying out field activities at various work locations, program monitoring, collaboration with stakeholders, integration of business development content, as well as participation in the preparation of community business development plans in various PRCF Indonesia work locations. This position will work closely with the Agriculture Officer, Community Development Officer, and PRCF Indonesia – Sumatra Program team as a whole. As we are constantly expanding, we are currently hiring to fill the following positions for our office in North Sumatra:
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
At least bachelor’s degree/S1 (Agribusiness, Business Administration, Entrepreneurship, Business Management, Marketing Management, forestry and related science) More than 4 years experience in NGOs, preferably experience in business development, village enterprise, market access, KUPS in social forestry, NTFP product, social enterprise, and experience as a coordinator or relevant position. Strong competencies in conservation and a good understanding of national policies related to social forestry, business procedures, and related issues. Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa, and technologically literate.
Understanding of Sustainable Production approach issues at regional and national level including knowledge of community livelihood and community-led conservation issues. Have experience engaging with government agencies in the forestry and environmental sectors. A preferable candidate who currently lives in North Sumatra.
Qualification:
- Under the direction of the Sumatra Program Coordinator, coordinate strategic planning with a focus on community business development in the PRCF Indonesia work area, especially the North Sumatra work area.
- Coordinate field data collection and data analysis as material in preparing community business development plans in the PRCF Indonesia work area, especially the North Sumatra work area.
- Coordinate assessments of business feasibility, commodity value chain, market development, business planning, building strategies and market access
- Train partners and field teams in community business development and community empowerment efforts.
- Monitor the achievements of the Sumatra program for the community business development component, through the PRCF Indonesia Monitoring and Evaluation framework. Submit regular reports regarding expected achievements
- Establish and maintain cooperation with stakeholders and other partners in order to improve community livelihoods
- Collaborate with the communications and community outreach team to integrate community business development content for the Sumatra program.
Key Responsibilities:
- Please, send your current resume and cover letter (no more than 4 pages) to: recruitment.prcf@gmail.com with “Subject” (BDC – Your Name)
- Closing date for the application is April 20, 2024.