Vacancy Environmental Specialist

Tanoto Foundation(www.tanotofoundation.org) is a not-for-profit foundation which strives to be acenter of excellence for facilitating and improving access to quality educationand to empowerment opportunities that contribute to poverty reduction. The Foundation currently runs a number of philanthropic programs in Indonesia ranging from scholarship, teachers training, school improvement programs,research support, to small business development.

Tanoto Foundation is currently looking for Environmental Specialist. Kindly read details below.

Technical Project Officer (TPO), Environmental Specialist
The primary responsibility of this position is to ensure the content and trainings, and achievements of results and impact of environmental aspects of all programs. S/He will act as the primary implementer of environment-related activities of Tanoto Foundation programs in Riau/ Sumatera Utara/ Jambi. The incumbent is responsible for providing program design, monitoring and evaluation and impact measurement as well as implementation plans and milestones, to ensure consistency with approved strategies within the entire Tanoto Foundation Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Conduct baseline/ Knowledge Attitude & Practices Survey (KAP Survey) and compile data or information from various sources regarding community, teacher and government department capacities and available resources for environmental awareness and improvement promotion. Ensure the proper socialization of project activities.
• Ensure program planning and implementation is according to the set strategic plan, logical framework (log frame) and work plan, and is appropriate for all project sites.
• Support the development and implementation of training materials relevant for projects and conduct all required trainings in the field.
• Together with the Program Managers (PM) and M&E Coordinator, design a monitoring tool, based on the log frame and indicators, to ensure that an appropriate monitoring system is in place, and is being implemented by the Regional Project Officers (RPOs).
• Coordinate with the PM and Regional Project Manager (RPM) to ensure the targets of the projects within the designated timeframe.
• Advocate with and coordinate closely with governments particularly environment and education departments, and school staff to encourage better environmental awareness and environmentally friendly practices in communities.
• Provide monthly reports to the RPM on the progress made and potential problems.
• Facilitate, control and support any consultants of the projects in the field.
• Ensure the financial administration of the field projects meet the standards of the Tanoto Foundation system.
• Conduct any other duties that may reasonably be assigned inline with the position.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree in Environment, Education or any relevant background.
• At least 3 years experience as trainer/facilitator of environmentally friendly promotion activities and education of environment in schools.
• Good communications skills, including negotiation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills, including patience, diplomacy, willingness to listen and respect for beneficiaries.
• Willing to spend a considerable amount of time in the field.
• Honest, responsible, self motivated and able to take initiative under minimum supervision.
• Able to give helpful directions, detailed instructions and demonstrations.
• Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team in a cross cultural environment.
• Able to negotiate and to clarify expectations of both the beneficiaries and team.

WORKING CONDITIONS:
Based in North Sumatra, with up to 75% traveling within the provinces of Riau, Jambi and North Sumatra to the project sites

Should you meet the above requirements, please email your comprehensive resume and recent photograph to: dhitaeka_priyanti@rgei.com

Thank you



Source: Milis TL ITS