POSITION SUMMARY:

Rainforest Alliance Indonesia is recruiting a manager to lead the implementation of a project entitled “ACT! Accelerating Consumer Transformation and Sustainability in Indonesia” funded by the European Commission (EU). The project will respond to foster consumer practices that minimize environmental and social impacts and working with the hospitality and retail industries to promote the broad accessibility of sustainably sourced food products.

The main objective of the action is to increase the sustainable production of coffee, cocoa, tea, and palm oil in Indonesia, thereby contributing to Indonesia’s progress towards the global framework and programs on sustainable consumption and production patterns. Ultimately the action will reduce the negative environmental and social impacts of domestic food consumption in Indonesia. The initiative focuses primarily in Yogyakarta and Bali, targeting the hospitality (hotels and restaurants) and retail (selected supermarkets) sectors.

Consumer engagement is the strategic process of intervening in a market to create lasting change in consumer behaviour by removing barriers and/or utilizing opportunities to better communicate the importance of sustainable consumption and production of commodities in Indonesia. The position holder will work closely with the Rainforest Alliance global market team and the Indonesia team as well as the project consortium members to push forward the improved demand for sustainable products to be visible in Indonesia's domestic market.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Rainforest Alliance’s Core Values are Impact, Change, Collaboration, Openness and Trust and such they form the basis of the behaviour we demonstrate;
• Lead the implementation of ACT! Project by integrating work plan and budgeting process in coordination with the Rainforest Alliance team and the members of the project consortium – Cocoa Sustainability Platform (CSP) and Sustainable Coffee Platform Indonesia (SCOPI); secure approval of work plans and budget from the Donor;
• Lead all aspects of the project implementation as a cohesive and efficient operation, ensuring that staff, consultants and, sub-contractors have clear roles, and the information and resources needed to fulfil them;
• In coordination with the Rainforest Alliance’s Indonesia Director manage the project staff following Rainforest Alliance’s HR policy, including recruitment when necessary;
• Lead complete, high-quality and, timely narrative and financial reporting as per project requirements for submission;
• Lead the development of project strategy implementation in accordance with the project aims to improve the sustainable consumption and production of targeted commodities;
• Maintain close and regular communication with the related Ministries whose portfolio is relevant to the project, for the purpose of aligning with government policies and seeking opportunities for convergence with government programmes;
• Maintain regular communication with the regional and global teams of thematic and programme specialists in Rainforest Alliance, including communications, and secure their contributions to the project as required;
• Serve as member of Rainforest Alliance Indonesia senior staff, participating in meetings and ensuring that project activities are consistent with strategy and contribute to growth; and
• Play an active role in close coordination with Country Director Indonesia in identifying and developing opportunities for generating new resources to support expansion of project activities and strategic growth of Rainforest Alliance in Indonesia.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree (post-graduation is favourable) in communication, public relations, business management, environmental science, natural resources management or similar;
• At least 7 years of demonstrated experience in project or program management – experience in leading internationally funded projects in the area of sustainable consumption and production, as well as experience in leading the consumer facing campaigns;
• Experience of working in market-systems development and/or value chains project and understanding of hospitality sector and consumer behaviour;
• Excellent writing, editing and verbal proficiency in English;
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple priorities in a time sensitive manner;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with ability to interact culturally, linguistically, and diplomatically with diverse internal and external individuals;
• Initiative, self-motivated, resourceful, detail-oriented, dependability, strong attention to detail;
• Knowledge of, and commitment to environmental issues and sustainability practices;
• Experience in a not-for-profit and international environment preferred;
• Ability to travel to the project site; as and when required up to 25% per year.

Job Level: 3

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Deadline: 28 February 2025

Notes: Only candidates authorized to work in Indonesia will be considered.

If you have any questions about the job vacancy, please contact the HR department: recruitment@ra.org

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