PANECO JOB VACANCIES 2022
- Job Title: Grants Programme Manager
- Location: Indonesia
- Time: 100%
- Starting: September 1st 2022
- Contract: Consultancy contract
Organisational overview
PanEco Foundation (PanEco) is a non-profit NGO with headquarters in Berg am Irchel, Switzerland. PanEco runs three main programmes built over the last 25 years; two conservation programmes in Switzerland and a multi-faceted nature and species conservation and environmental education programme in Indonesia. A range of collaborative projects and programmes are ongoing in Indonesia, including three environmental education centres and three large-scale, landscape conservation coalition programmes run in collaboration with a suite of local and international NGO partners. Furthermore, PanEco co-founded and has co-implemented the Sumatran Orangutan Conservation Programme (SOCP) since its outset. The SOCP is now implemented through local partner Yayasan Ekosistem Lestari (YEL), it’s goal is the conservation of orangutans in Sumatra through protection of wild orangutan populations and forest habitat, the establishment of new viable populations, increasing scientific understanding of wild orangutans, and changing public perceptions of wildlife conservation, sustainable development, and natural resource management.
PanEco has recently changed its working structure in Indonesia and is now looking for a Grant Programme Manager to support the PanEco team in Europe with its presence in Indonesia.
Role
This is a full-time position, preferably based in Medan, working as part of a small and internationally-dispersed team. The position is line managed by the Programme Manager, Landscape Conservation.The Grant Programme Manager will provide on-the-ground management of specific PanEco projects and programmes by overseeing operational and technical implementation, with a special focus on our institutional grants programmes and multi-year, consortium projects. This currently includes grants from UKAid (the Darwin Initiative and the Illegal Wildlife Trade Challenge Fund) and other funders such as UNDP and high-value private foundations. The Grant Programme Manager is central to the effective delivery of high profile, collaborative work. Central to the Grant Programme Manager role will be multi-stakeholder coordination and sensitive oversight of collaboration with partner NGOs. All responsibilities will be undertaken in close collaboration with the Programme Manager, Landscape Conservation.The Grant Programme Manager will also have involvement with PanEco’s other programmes in Indonesia and work with the Programme Manager, Indonesia to do so.
Main responsibilities
- Collaboratively oversee the operational implementation of PanEco’s programmes in Indonesia, with a focus on institutionally-funded programmes. Ensure implementation partner work plans reflect necessary programme deliverables and programme delivery is aligned with agreed timelines and outputs.
- Collaboratively oversee the technical implementation of PanEco’s programmes in Indonesia, with a focus on institutionally-funded programmes. Support programme delivery and monitoring approaches to be technically sound and utilise appropriate methodologies.
- Coordinate consortium partner collaboration and sensitively manage partner relationships.
- Collaboratively work to ensure monitoring, evaluation and learning plans are woven into grant programme delivery, adaptive management is implemented, and lessons learned are drawn out and communicated.
- Collaboratively work to ensure restricted project finances (downstream) are managed appropriately and in line with donor stipulations.
- Support timely and high-quality donor reporting processes and project communications in close collaboration with the Programme Manager, Landscape Conservation and other PanEco staff.
- Assist with fundraising including proposal development and discussions with prospective donors for PanEco’s institutional grants and also other programmes as needed.
- Work closely and effectively with the PanEco Co-Directors as well as with the Programme Manager, Landscape Conservation and the Programme Manager, Indonesia on all aspects of project cycle management and ensure the wider PanEco team is kept up to date.
Qualifications and experience
- A minimum of 4 years conservation programme management experience
- Experience in managing complex, multi-partner/stakeholder, and high-value/profile projects
- A Master’s degree (or relevant combination of education and experience) in biology, conservation, environmental science or management, climate science, or related fields
- Technical expertise in an area relevant to our programming (illegal wildlife trade mitigation, human-wildlife conflict mitigation and/or sustainable livelihoods development or similar would be an asset)
- Large budget and financial management experience
- Experience delivering training or building capacity (desireable)
- Experience working within a multi-cultural context
- Experience working as part of a small, remote team
- Technical writing skills
- Good written and verbal communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English (fluency desireable)
Location
The position will be preferably based in Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia. Remote working part of the time is possible. With regular travel to project locations within Indonesia and occasional international travel.
How to apply
We welcome applications from national and international candidates. Please send a CV and covering letter (in English) highlighting your motivation and experience relevant to the role, and include an indication of your salary expectations, no later than July 31st to Vicky Dauncey, vicky@sumatranorangutan.org with “Grants Programme Manager” in the subject field.
