The Community Development Specialist develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas.
The Community Development Specialist is responsible for engaging and supporting communities in natural resource management. S/he uses the full range of participatory methods, tools, and processes to meaningfully engage communities in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. S/he provides administrative and project management support and other general assistance to program staff and consultants working towards the achievement of social objectives, conservation, or stewardship goals.
These may include one or more of the following functions:
- Together with his/her supervisor and other team members, develops and implements conservation strategies and institutional best practice that suits with local community
- Support the development of innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to meaningfully engage communities in development and natural resource management initiatives
- Facilitate communities in their initiatives to take part in natural resource management, climate change mitigation, livelihood development, etc.
- Build and strengthen local institutions (community groups, village leaders, etc.) in administration, financial management, and other strategic and technical areas
- Help link communities and village government with government agencies at the different levels, private companies, NGOs, etc.
- Coordinate and help build the capacity of local NGO partners, as needed
- Collect, document and analyze various types of data and information through focus group discussions, key informant interviews, household survey, etc.
- Provide technical and logistical support during field trips, etc.
This position reports to the Community Development Manager and will be based in Tanjung Redeb – Berau.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE
- Performs tasks with minimal supervision and makes independent decisions based on analysis, experience and judgment.
- Supervises administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
- Ensures program compliance with internal policies and external requirements.
- May work in variable weather conditions, at remote locations, on difficult and hazardous terrain and under physically demanding circumstances
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience negotiating complex agreements.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
- Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
- Experience with principles of land acquisition.
- Experience in training and curriculum design.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 years’ experience in natural resource management or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Ability and willingness to apply science to decision-making and guide activities.
- Relationship building skills to work closely a variety of partners, i.e., media, government officials, internal Scientists.
- Familiarity with principles of land acquisition.
- Knowledge of ecological land management principles.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in conservation, land management and natural resource preservation.
- Completing tasks independently with respect to timeline(s).
- Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
The Nature Conservancy offers competitive compensation, 401k or savings-plan matching for eligible employees, excellent benefits, flexible work policies and a collaborative work environment. We also provide professional development opportunities and promote from within. As a result, you will find a culture that supports and inspires conservation achievement and personal development, both within the workplace and beyond.