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Subject: Conservation Portfolio Officer - Lestari Capital
CONSERVATION PORTFOLIO OFFICER
Duty Station: Jakarta
Period of Work: Fulltime
OUR COMPANY
Founded in 2017, Lestari Capital is a start-up environmental enterprise,
built to protect the worldâs natural assets through a commercially viable
business model. We accomplish this by mobilizing new finance for initiatives
that protect and rehabilitate important natural landscapes around the world.
The Indonesian word "Lestari" means sustainable, or everlasting, signifying
our commitment to developing long-term sources of finance for high quality
conservation and restoration initiatives.
As the global commodity, transportation and energy sectors begin to respond
to evolving market requirements, Lestari Capital works in parallel with the
same forces driving supply-chain transformation to generate financing for
conservation. Lestari Capital supports multi-stakeholder sustainability
standards by providing credible, transparent and efficient ways for the
private sector to meet and surpass sustainability commitments, certifications
and import requirements. We are using this approach in Southeast Asia,
demonstrating how the cost of environmental impact can be built into the cost
of commodity production.
Lestari Capitalâs impact model addresses a critical need for long-term
operating capital for Projects run by local communities, conservation
non-profits and environmental services companies. Lestari Capital aims to
strengthen Southeast Asiaâs emerging ecosystem services marketplace, by
connecting demand for onthe-ground conservation efforts among commodity
producers/buyers with Projects that are protecting or restoring forests where
these companies operate, to protect at-risk areas.
At the center of Lestariâs approach is the Sustainable Commodities
Conservation Mechanism (SCCM), which finances Projects for a minimum of 25
years. The SCCM provides independent fiduciary oversight that ties payments
to results on the ground, ensuring benefits to local communities, global
climate and biodiversity. Funds are managed through a financial vehicle
domiciled in Singapore that delivers payments through a custodian bank.
Lestari Capitalâs diverse Project portfolio includes internationally
certified initiatives on the forefront of tropical conservation, ecosystem
restoration and community forestry. Our company specializes in selecting,
vetting and financing certified conservation, restoration and
community-forest Projects that protect forests, peatlands and biodiversity.
This includes working with members of the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil
(RSPO) and those with âZero Deforestationâ pledges. Efforts are also
underway to expand to additional commodity sectors, as our company supports
emerging sustainability trends through a credible and transparent
conservation finance platform.
Lestari Capital is supported by a diverse group of public-private
partnerships and brings actors from the commodities and finance sectors
together with conservation initiatives and funders. Our portfolio prioritizes
support for Project models that can eventually support jurisdictional and
national climate targets.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Conservation Portfolio Officer will assist the Conservation Outcomes Team
to develop, nurture, and maintain close working relationships and trust
between conservation Projects, be they Hutan Desas/Hutan Adat, Ecosystem
Restoration Concessions, or REDD+ Projects, and Lestari Capital. He/She will
work with the team during interactions with conservation Projects on the
ground and their proponents. They support Lestari Capital in strategic
thinking around conservation innovation, critical conservation landscape
Projects and partnerships, as well as increasing Project, and Lestari
Capitalâs, conservation impact and outcomes. At all times, the Conservation
Portfolio Officer maintains the highest levels of integrity and ensures that
the Project portfolio of Lestari Capital can be considered a leader amongst
conservation initiatives.
The Conservation Portfolio Officer will work with the Conservation Outcomes
Team, led by the Chief Conservation Officer. This team is responsible for
identifying and managing the LC Project Pipeline, a portfolio of Projects
which are providing conservation outcomes for Lestari Capitalâs clients.
The Conservation Portfolio Officer will be an integral part of all
Conservation Outcomes Team strategic planning, Project inclusion decisions,
Project onboarding procedure development, and all Project Prospects proposals
to LC clients.
He/she will also work closely with the Chief Sustainability Officer and other
LC team members on developing innovative approaches to deliver conservation
outcomes to a range of potential LC clients.
As part of the Conservation Outcomes Team, the Conservation Portfolio Officer
will have multiple key responsibilities: assisting in identifying potential
new Projects to bring into the Project pipeline; supporting relationships
with key collaborators; assisting in development of the Conservation
Portfolio procedures; and onboarding and monitoring Projects in LC pipeline.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
Serve as member of Conservation Outcome Team
Work with team in the development of overall Conservation Outcome Strategy
Participate in discussions related to Project Proponents, Project design,
linking Projects with potential LC clients, due diligence needs,
communications;
Participate in discussions related to developing innovative approaches to
delivering conservation outcomes to multiple potential LC client types
Support Project Portfolio Development
Implement the Project Pipeline Strategy;
Engage with all existing and new Project Proponents or organizations; â¢
Travel to meet with potential Project Operators and to visit sites
Assist in Collaboration Development
Identify organizations that can serve as collaborators with Lestari Capital
Foster collaborator relationships
Assist in identification of strategic collaborators and contribute for
Memorandum of Understanding (MOUs) or Letter of Intent (LOIs) with potential
project collaborators
Create system to track and manage potential opportunities for collaboration
⢠Travel to meet with existing and proposed collaborators
Assist in development and implementation of LC Conservation Project
Procedures including pipeline, onboarding, and monitoring and reporting
procedures
Assist in development of all LC Conservation Outcome communication and
training materials 6. Assist in development of Project Prospect Proposals to
potential Lestari Capital clients (e.g. Project activity identification and
budgeting; Project Prospect portfolio presentation and proposal development)
Assist in all Project onboarding, monitoring, and reporting as needed
Serve as a representative of Lestari Capital within wider conservation
community in Indonesia
Attend and present at conferences, workshops, and other events as a Lestari
Capital representative
Attend meetings with identified potential collaborators or Project Proponents
QUALIFICATIONS
At least three years (3) of working experience in forestry, environmental,
conservation, and/or agricultural sectors.
Masterâs Degree in forestry, ecology, agronomy, environmental studies,
geography, or other relevant field; or Bachelorâs degree with four (4)
years professional experience.
Familiarity with identifying and implementing location appropriate activities
that will lead to long term conservation outcomes
Experience in the development and implementation of conservation and
development programs
Knowledge of project design, monitoring and evaluation
Awareness and familiarity with upcoming, existing, and former initiatives
being implemented by conservation organizations, civil society, the
government, and/or through development funds, preferred
Knowledge of Indonesian environmental and land use policies and regulations,
preferred
Experience in public speaking, preferred
Good computer skills in the main software programs (Excel, Word, Power Point,
etc.)
Good communication both oral and written, in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES AND COMPETENCIES
Good personal organizational and priority setting skills, with the ability to
work effectively under time pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Capable of working independently as well as being an effective team player,
with initiative and creativity.
Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively
interact with people in a multi-disciplinary and multi-cultural environment.
Values the sharing of information and continuous improvement in a cooperative
atmosphere of constructive evaluation and learning.
WORK CONDITION
The candidate may be based either out of the Lestari Capital office in
Jakarta. The candidate must have the flexibility to travel to project sites,
including to a remote areas as and when necessary.
TO APPLY
The salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The job description can also be found here: http://lestaricapital.com/jobs/ ;
<http://lestaricapital.com/jobs/> <http://lestaricapital.com/jobs/>
Applicants should apply by sending a cover letter and CV to: Dr. Sarah M
Walker, Chief Conservation Officer, by 5th December 2019 via email at:
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