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SENIOR MANAGER, POLICY
Rank: Senior Manager
Location: Bogor, Indonesia
Travel: up to 40%
1. POSITION OVERVIEW
Rare is a fast-growing international conservation organization whose mission is
to inspire change so people and nature thrive. Rare advances this mission
through innovative grassroots behavior change strategies that boost the
adoption of proven environmental solutions. Rare's culture is results-oriented
and entrepreneurial. We are working toward ambitious goals in creating
measurable social and environmental impacts.
Reporting to the Director, Policy, the Senior Manager, Policy will implement
all policy's strategic components to scale the Managed Access plus Reserves
(MA+R) in Indonesia. He/she will provide supports in maintaining and moving
relationships with key and identified national government agencies and other
stakeholders to secure their buy-in for replication and expansion of MA+R.
This is a full-time position with an initial contract of 2- years with possible
extension. This position is based in Bogor, Indonesia and will require
approximately 40% travel.
1. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
The Manager, Government Initiatives will exercise independent judgment
regarding the following areas of significance:
* Implement strategy for engagement with relevant national and provincial
agencies developed by Policy Director and or other Rare Leadership
* The Senior Manager will identify opportunities to initiate, maintain and
bring to the higher level of concrete partnership engagements with these
agencies and be the primary contact person.
* Track, review, and analyze important national and regional policies in
relation to fisheries and coastal resources, climate change, and biodiversity,
especially for the scale of MA+R in the country;
* Harmonize all relevant policy work on small-scale fishery management in
the international, local, and national levels
* Help establish and communicate the link between Rare's local work to
national and international relevance
* Produce policy briefs for Rare's internal consumption while providing
inputs to Rare's communication plans
* Help represent Rare Indonesia program in key policy and development
dialogues/forums as useful to advance program priorities and messaging. This
includes primarily interacting with Indonesia government representatives,
multilateral organizations, bilateral government donors, NGO partners,
foundation staff, industry leaders and high net worth individuals.
* Coordinate and make sure that internal stakeholders understand the
desired outcome and their role and relevant work stream in accomplishing the
goals for the relationships and of the government initiatives;
* Provide necessary policy-related reports, updates and lessons learned to
Rare in Indonesia and relevant teams in other countries;
* Identify and develop opportunities to progress Rare's relationship with
national government agencies and with other relevant stakeholders, Rare's
reputation, and scale objectives.
1. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS
* Internal - This position reports to the Director, Policy He/she will
interact with various teams involved in the implementation of various Policy
Works.
* External - This position represents Rare - specifically the Indonesia
program - in external meetings and key meetings and forums in order to build
relationships between Rare and key stakeholders, advance strategic priorities
and make sure that the government initiatives are well executed. This includes
proactive and coordinated engagement with relevant Indonesia government
representatives, NGO representatives, academe and other stakeholders.
1. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
* A Master degree (preferably in in Public Policy, Marine and Fishery
Science, Environmental Science, Public Administration) with more than 10+ years
of government engagement and policy experience, and have worked closely with
relevant national government agencies;
* Familiarity with the global and national policies and processes of
relevant government agencies will be an advantage
* Knowledge global, regional and local issues on climate change, marine and
fisheries, and biodiversity
* Exceptional written, oral, interpersonal, and presentation skills and the
ability to effectively communicate across all levels within a culturally
diverse organization;
* Excellent planning, organization, project management and people
management skills;
* Excellent judgment and creative problem solving skills including
negotiation and conflict resolution skills;
* Demonstrated ability to understand and communicate complex program
content;
* Strong management skills; the maturity, integrity and experience to
influence and engage senior leaders, partners and peers;
* Energetic, flexible, collaborative, and proactive; a team leader who can
positively and productively impact both strategic and tactical initiatives;
* A commitment to Rare's mission and values, i.e. a passion for
environmental conservation and social wellbeing in the developing world;
* Ability to thrive in cross-functional team environments to build
relationships across geographical distances, cultural communities, and up and
down the organizational structure;
* Willingness to participate in national/international travel as needed;
* Written and spoken fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.
1. WORK ENVIRONMENT
This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely
uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing
cabinets and fax machines.
1. PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some light walking around the office
may be necessary, such as lifting reams of paper, moving chairs, boxes and
other office related equipment or tools.
1. POSITION TYPE AND EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK
This is a full-time position; typical work days and hours are Monday through
Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, there may often be times when longer work
hours are required. Please note that this position is eligible to participate
in Rare's telecommuting or flexible work schedule program.
1. OTHER DUTIES
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are
required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities
may change at any time with or without notice.
Rare is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a
proactive program of affirmative action and diversity development. Rare will
continue to recruit, hire, train, and promote into all job levels without
regard to race, religion, gender, marital status, familial status, national
origin, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender
identity, source of income, or veteran status. All employment-related decisions
are based solely upon legitimate, job-related factors such as skill, ability,
past performance, attendance and length of service. Discrimination of any type
will not be tolerated under any circumstance.
Please click this link to apply the job online:
https://careers-rare.icims.com/jobs/1413/senior-manager-policy/job
Kind regards,
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Ratna Kania | Coordinator, Operations and Talent
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