Corporate Partnerships Officer (Asia Pacific)

BACKGROUND TO FAUNA & FLORA INTERNATIONAL

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world´s longest-established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We operate primarily in developing countries where there is little capacity to conserve endangered and threatened habitats and species. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.

ASIA PACIFIC PROGRAMME

The FFI Asia Pacific Programme has its regional office in Hanoi, with country offices in Hanoi, Jakarta, Phnom Penh, and Manila. The Asia Pacific Programme currently includes a broad range of species and landscape targeted conservation initiatives in China, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam.

FFI supports initiatives in Indonesia to conserve elephants, tigers and orangutans and their habitats, implementing projects through partnerships with government agencies, NGOs, civil society organizations and communities. Our current programme is focused on Sumatra, but includes projects on Java and Kalimantan. FFI has worked in Aceh since 1999 and is now supporting conservation in the context of post-tsunami reconstruction through a programme of inter-related projects.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS PROGRAMME

FFI has been working with the private sector for some 15 years. We believe engaging with the private sector is fundamental to FFI´s ability to achieve our conservation objectives. Our aspiration is to create an environment where business has a net positive impact on biodiversity conservation. During the past year FFI has refocused its strategy for engaging with the private sector, in order to concentrate on three main themes:
o Direct partnerships with companies to help them manage their impacts on biodiversity, ranging from advising on biodiversity policy issues, to assisting companies in developing and delivering biodiversity strategies and action plans;
o Identifying and influencing the levers for change for business (such as the financial markets) to create a long term shift in the way that business manages its impacts on biodiversity;
o Tracking and researching environmental issues of relevance to biodiversity and the private sector

FFF is working and has worked in partnership with many corporate organisations including British American Tobacco (BAT), BP, Cargill, ENI, Lafarge, Rio Tinto and Vodafone. Visit http://www.fauna- flora.org/ business. php for more information.

CORPORATE PARTNERSHIPS OFFICER (ASIA PACIFIC)

Fauna & Flora International is recruiting a Corporate Partnerships Officer to assist the Corporate Team and the Asia Pacific Programme at FFI with the management, administration and technical delivery of partnership programmes and projects in the Asia Pacific Region. The Officer will in particular be providing support to FFI´s contribution to the British American Tobacco Biodiversity Partnership (BATBP).

The BATBP is a unique partnership between British American Tobacco and three NGOs - FFI, Earthwatch International (Europe) (EW) and the Tropical Biology Association (TBA). Initiated in 2000 and recently renewed for a further 5 years, the Partnership has two main aims 1) to deliver direct resources to conservation priorities (External Projects) and 2) to mainstream biodiversity policies and practices throughout British American Tobacco (Operational Projects). Visit the Partnership website for further information; www.batbiodiversity .org.

The BATBP undertook a biodiversity risk assessment of the leaf operations of British American Tobacco Indonesia in 2006 (this operation is now know as Export Leaf Indonesia) and we are currently developing a number of biodiversity training and conservation projects for 2008 onwards. These projects include the BAT corporate biodiversity strategy, sustainable fuel sourcing for tobacco curing and a community forestry programme on Mt Rinjani in Lombok. The BATBP is also currently in the process of developing a joint project between all member organisations that will focus on the conservation of forest ecosystems on Borneo.

The Officer will help with project administration including compilation of financial and progress reporting for operational and external projects implemented by FFI in the Asia Pacific Region. The Officer will be given the responsibility for the day to day management of some of the operational projects and provide technical expertise where appropriate. This will probably include projects in Indonesia and the region. The Officer will also provide a link between FFI project staff and British American Tobacco Operational Companies in the region. The Officer will also help with further engagement with the corporate sector within the region.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Start Date:

As soon as possible

Duration of Contract:

1 year fixed term contract, with potential to extend subject to funding and business need

Salary range:

IDR 120,000,000 to IDR 249,000,000 per annum dependant upon skills and experience

Location:

The post is initially to be based at the Export Leaf Indonesia offices in Lombok. Some travelling within Indonesia including to the Fauna & Flora International Offices in Jakarta and possibly overseas will be required.

Benefits:

1. 12 days leave per annum
2. Time off in lieu (TOIL)
3. Daily Subsistence Allowance and travel cost coverage when away from duty station
4. Health Insurance
5. Bonus Payment
6. Severance, if applicable
7. Annual Housing Allowance, if applicable

Hours of Work:

This is a full time position, working Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 5.30pm, with a one-hour lunch break. These hours may be varied in agreement with your Line Manager.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Corporate Partnerships Officer (Asia Pacific)

Reporting to:
Programme Manager, Corporate Partnerships responsible for the BATBP

The Regional Programme Development Coordinator, Asia Pacific will provide interim management support in Indonesia
Specific Duties:
o Take responsibility for management of a number of selected FFI - BATBP Operational Projects in Indonesia and within the region (BAT corporate biodiversity strategy, sustainable fuel sourcing for tobacco curing and community forestry programme on Mt Rinjani in Lombok)
o Provide technical support to British American Tobacco Indonesia (BATI) during the development and implementation of joint projects with the BATBP, in particularly on Lombok. This will include the provision of training on biodiversity issues relevant to their operations.
o Support the Programme Manager, Corporate Partnerships responsible for the BATBP with programme administration, financial management, invoicing and communications
o Coordinate the reporting to the BATBP on Biodiversity Projects and help with the development of annual work plans and new project proposals
o Facilitate communication and cooperation between Export Leaf Indonesia and the BATBP (EW, FFI, TBA and BAT) in relation to the joint forest conservation project in Borneo
o Provide a link between FFI Corporate Programme (based in the UK), Asia Pacific and Indonesia programmes and BAT Operational Companies
o Provide support to the tracking, development, management, administration and delivery of other Corporate Partnership Agreements
o Provide support to FFI and the Corporate Programme in relation to strategic development and general organisational requirements
o Undertake any other activities relevant to the role within FFI as a member of the corporate team and Asia-Pacific programme

PERSON SPECIFICATION

The successful candidate will have the following experience:
o minimum of a BSc degree or equivalent level qualification in conservation, forestry, natural resources management, corporate social responsibility or agriculture or other related discipline
o a minimum of two years´ experience in one of the above mentioned or related sectors, forestry and/or conservation would be preferable
o a broad knowledge of biodiversity conservation issues in Asia
o a commitment to working in partnership with the private sector to address key environmental issues
o experience in working for an NGO and/or with the corporate sector would be advantageous but is not essential

The successful candidate will have the following skills:
o good writing skills in relation to the preparation of project reports and proposals
o fluency in spoken and written English and Bahasa Indonesia
o good presentation skills that enable the candidate to represent the BATBP and FFI to corporate partners
o ability to set priorities and work with minimum supervision
o use of MS Office based software package; GIS software an advantage

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV and contact details for two referees should be sent to:

Laura Somerville
Programme Officer, Conservation Partnerships
Fauna & Flora International
4th Floor, Jupiter House
Station Road
Cambridge
CB1 2JD

Or emailed to laura.somerville@fauna-flora. org

Please mark your application `Corporate Partnerships Officer (Asia Pacific)´.

The closing date for applications is Monday 11th August 2008.

Interviews are expected to be held during the last week of August 2008. Candidates selected for interview will be invited by email or phone. Please specify your preferred method of contact in your covering letter and indicate where you saw this position advertised. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. No agencies please.

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