INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND
Starling Resources is an Indonesia-based group of practically minded business, community planning, conservation, and finance specialists, committed to providing cutting-edge solutions to complex natural resource management challenges in Asia Pacific and across the globe. Our work focuses on the policies, strategies, financing, policies, capacities, institutions, and economics that underpin effective and efficient resource use. Our clients and partners include international donors, bi-lateral and multi-lateral agencies, national and local governments, private companies, and international and local NGOs. Starling Resources is small and collaborative group that offers staff broad exposure and opportunities for leadership both internally and externally. We maintain an egalitarian and collegiate work environment and prioritize staff professional development, providing opportunities for staff to excel and attain internationally relevant experience.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
The Program Associate’s duties are expected to include (but are not limited to) the following:
- Contribute to overall program strategy and design
- Provide leadership to overall project management including timeline and deliverable management, planning and implementation of project activities, internal project communications, project reporting to meet client standards, and various other project management and administration tasks
- Lead and/or contribute to technical analysis as needed and appropriate
- Collaboration and coordination with key partners within the Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries, local government fisheries departments, and academic and NGO partners
- Development and management of engagements with private sector, community and local government partners and stakeholders as needed and appropriate
- Report directly to Starling Resources’ director
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications and experience:
- Indonesian National
- Master’s degree preferred (business administration or management, policy, natural resource management, community development, economics or a related field)
- Minimum of six years’ professional experience, preferably in natural resource management, conservation, fisheries, economic and sustainable development or other related fields
- At least three years’ of experience leading multi-dimensional projects and teams working with partners across sectors
- Solid experience in the management of people and systems in high-pressure environments
- Experience developing clear and coherent communications strategies for projects
- Relevant experience working with international organizations, governments and the private sector in Indonesia
The following competencies are desired for the Program Associate position:
- Excellent management and stakeholder coordination skills
- Strong initiative, persistence and follow-through
- Highly organized and attentive to detail
- Understanding of natural resources-based business, management, and/or governance, preferably in the marine and fisheries sectors
- Superior relationship and people management skills
- Proven leadership, diplomacy and teamwork skills
- Strong computer skills; proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
- Strong English writing skills, good communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, work long hours when needed, and travel frequently
SALARY: Salary and benefits are competitive and dependent on qualifications.
Please send cover letter and resume to: Santi Wongso at santi@starlingresources.com
Please no phone calls.
