Entrepreneurship in the territories: is it the right time?
Job Purpose:
Senior Terrestrial Technical Advisor is responsible for leading concept note/proposal development and fundraising for the WCS-IP. This included working with colleagues to develop their ideas, and providing critical technical with design of projects emerging from WTP, Forests, One Health, and Rights & Communities. This role will provide the diversification of WCS’ global donor network, with a focus on fundraising from sources outside of Indonesia. The position will also support Senior Management with a range of strategic issues as requested, including the development of the next Country Strategy, and with troubleshooting. The position sits within the WCS-IP Senior Management Team, reports to the Deputy Country Director and will work closely with the County Director, Director of Operations and other senior WCS IP staff, as well as the Regional Director and occasionally WCS Head Office.
Major Responsibilities:
- Lead fundraising for WCS-IP, including identifying funding needs and gaps, generating ideas, and developing high-quality concept notes and proposals (narratives, logframes, budgets, safeguarding documents, etc.) for projects across the Forests, Wildlife Trade & Policy, One Health, Rights & Communities Program portfolios. This also includes cross-cutting initiatives (e.g., Indonesia Biodiversity Fund) and regional initiatives (e.g., multi-country proposals).
- Support the Country Director and Deputy Director in delivering the country strategy, encompassing thematic program components as well as cross-cutting areas such as peer-to-peer learning, leadership, youth and technology.
- Provide technical assistance to the Deputy Country Director and Program Managers (WTP, Forests, One Health, and Rights & Communities) to ensure timely and high-quality project implementation, including effective delivery against the work plan, staffing and grants management.
- Support WCS IP's science driven approach to conservation by guiding staff to apply the latest science indeveloping interventions and Theories of Change, facilitating participation in scientific publications and international/regional conferences, and fostering international academic collaborations.
- Actively lead,manage, cultivate and diversify donor relations (public, private, corporate and individual) through proactive networking (e.g., such as one-on-one meetings, attending ceremonial events and field trips), coordination with WCS Global Resources and global technical teams, and the Strategic Partnership Director (especially in Europe and the US) to identify and develop new funding opportunities, and by supporting senior WCS-IP staff to effectively engage with key donors.
- Actively lead donor engagement to strengthen and grow WCS’ Investment Plan under the Indonesia Biodiversity Fund (IBioFund)
- Support program leads in coordinating the completion and timely submission of donor narrative reports.
- Support the development of compelling donor communication by preparing and delivering presentations, briefs and infographics- both online and in person – to effectively engage and inform donors.
- Support capacity development of WCS-IP staff by identifying and creating professional development opportunities (e.g., trainings, conferences, post-graduate studies, short-term academic placements) and awards) to strengthen skills, enhance growth, and build a more effective conservation workforce for WCS-IP.
