WILDLIFE CONSERVATION SOCIETY JOB VACANCIES 2023
TERMS OF REFERENCE
- Position : Marine Science Unit Manager
- Job Grade : Band 5 – Class Executive Organizer
- Program/Unit : Marine
- Based : Bogor, with travel to field sites
- Duration of assignment : 1 Year
BACKGROUND
The Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS) has a distinguished history of experts exploring and saving wildlife in some of the most remote and wild places remaining on Earth. The Wildlife Conservation Society-Indonesia Program (WCS-IP) has significantly grown over the last decades and contributed to supporting the Government of Indonesia (GoI), particularly the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) in conserving Indonesia’s biodiversity. WCS-IP is structured under five core thematic programs: Forests, Marine, Wildlife Trade & Policy, One Health, and Rights & Communities. These programs are supported by cross-cutting units namely Science & Technology, Conservation Network & Partnership, and Operations.
In provinces of Aceh, North Sulawesi, West Nusa Tenggara, and North Maluku, WCS-IP is supporting the Natural Resources Conservation Agencies and Local Governments on the protection and preservation of biodiversity at the aquatic ecosystems level and on the community empowerment around the conservation area/buffer village communities.
To achieve our overall goal of saving wildlife and wild places, WCS-IP is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Marine Science Unit Manager. The position will directly report to Marine Senior Program Manager and work with other WCS-IP staff.
TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Management and leadership
- Provide leadership on developing science strategies that use applied scientific research to inform Marine Program strategy development, implementation, and adaption.
- Line manages the Marine Science Unit to ensure high quality and timely data compilation, management, and analysis as well as their contribution to conservation outputs and outcomes.
- Oversee the Marine Program databases and coordinate with the Marine Senior Coordinators/Program Managers to develop and implement data management protocols and backups.
- Coordinate with the Marine Senior Coordinators/Program Managers on marine program science communications, including reports, publications, and conference, and symposium participation by program staff. Ensure high quality products and presentations across all science communications.
- Oversee the compilation of the Science Unit’s inputs into donor reports and other donor updates, ensuring high quality and insightful analyses.
- Provide key inputs to the development of project proposals by compiling information, documenting lessons from projects, developing future strategies, incorporating a sustainable marine approach, and sharing and discussing ideas and concept notes with the Marine Program’s advisors.
- Provide financial management support to staff within the Marine Science Unit, including budget review, budget control, and financial sign-off for project expenditures.
- Conduct annual employee reviews with staff of the Marine Science Unit.
Technical
- Provide high-level technical support and inputs into the design, coordination, and implementation of WCS-IP monitoring programs as conservation evidence including annual and inter-annual work planning.
- Develop and facilitate research partnerships within WCS’s global network and externally, both in Indonesia and internationally.
- Provide technical and supervisory support to the staff and students of WCS-IP’s Research Fellowship Program alongside other staff of the Science Unit.
- Identify opportunities and coordinate training and capacity building for WCS-IP’s Science Unit staff and site-based staff, in consultation with the Science Unit.
- Provide technical and facilitating support to meetings, seminars, workshops, and management bodies and formally represent WCS-IP as necessary in such meetings, workshops, and conferences.
- Write and publish research findings and scientific papers in close coordination with line manager, including policy papers, technical reports, and submissions to peer-reviewed scientific journals.
- Support communication needs as requested by the communication teams of WCS-IP and WCS Global Programs.
- Provide inputs regarding the vision and strategy for WCS-IP. Participate as a member of WCS-IP to plan, implement, monitor, and periodically update WCS-IP’s strategic approach to marine conservation in Indonesia.
- Support the capacity of WCS-IP’s staff through providing targeted support, guidance, and encouragement, particularly to junior staff.
REQUIREMENTS
- Master’s degree in marine science, fisheries, conservation biology, and/or a related discipline, advance degree preferred.
- At least 7 years working experience, supervising, and managing multi-cultural teams.
- Proven track record on program development and management including design, planning, and budgeting.
- Ability to listen deeply, identify problems and solutions, and be result-oriented.
- Excellent written and communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Please send a cover letter and CV in English to idrecruitment@wcs.org stating in the subject line “Marine Science Unit Manager_(name)” at the latest on June 23rd, 2023. No correspondence as only short-listed candidates will be notified.