Project Coordinator

A position is available, starting as soon as possible, as Projects Coordinator for the Zoological Society of London’s Indonesia Programme. The ZSL Indonesia Programme is growing to meet the diverse conservation needs of this highly biodiverse country.

ZSL has been working in Indonesia since 2001, with over 40 staff and offices in Bogor and Jambi, with various field sites across the islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan. We have a suite of projects with the Sumatran tiger as the flagship species for our work. Projects include wildlife protection and conflict resolution, protected area management, working with industry with a particular focus on sustainable production landscapes, and climate change and REDD+ development. ZSL works closely with the Ministry of Forestry and other key stakeholders to promote biodiversity conservation in Indonesia, by developing innovative, practical conservation tools and approaches, as well as supporting the improvement of governance and policy.  

The Projects Coordinator will be responsible for a range of financial, project management, logistical, and communication activities; to support the Country Manager and Project Managers as necessary to ensure the smooth running of all ZSL Indonesia’s programme and projects. The work will involve assisting the Country Manager and Project Managers to ensure all ZSL Indonesia’s operational protocols are up to date, assist Project Managers implement project action plans, and ensure site logistics are in place and properly documented.

The Projects Coordinator is expected to gain a full understanding of all ZSL Indonesia projects and to provide input as and when required, therefore travel to the field will be required. Based in Bogor, Indonesia, the contract will be initially for 1 year with a view to extend.

Applicants should ideally have a postgraduate qualification, experience in conservation or a related discipline, and strong administration and project management skills. Experience of fundraising and grant management is also highly desirable. Applicants should have experience of living and working in developing countries, preferably in South East Asia, with excellent communication skills, and fluency in both spoken and written English.

The Project Coordinator post will have a base salary of £17,142 - £21,000 p.a., plus benefits, including annual return flight from Europe to Indonesia, visa, and insurance under ZSL’s group travel insurance policy. A job description is available from our website, www.zsl.org/jobs

Please submit your CV (and covering letter) to: Human Resources Department at hr@zsl.org. Applications close on Thursday 14^th June 2012. Short listed candidates will be contacted and invited for interview week commencing 18^th June 2012.