Yayasan Konservasi Alam Nusantara (YKAN) is a non-profit organization which was established in Indonesia in 2014. With the mission to protect lands and water on which all life depends, YKAN provides innovative solutions for realizing harmony between nature and humans, through effective management, non-confrontational approaches, and building collaborative partnerships with all stakeholders for a sustainable Indonesia.
What We Can Achieve Together:
Together with YKAN, The Community Development Specialist develops, manages and advances conservation programs, plans and methods for small to medium scale geographic areas.
We’re Looking for You:
Are you passionate about being a part of group of dedicated employees who are united by our mission to preserve the lands and waters on which all life depends? As a Community Development Specialist engages with communities-and provides supports to communities in natural resource management. They use the full range of participatory methods, tools, and processes to meaningfully engage communities in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. They provide administrative and project management support and other general assistance to program staff and consultants working towards the achievement of social objectives, conservation, or stewardship goals.
The Community Development Specialist will be based in Berau, East Kalimantan and report Community Development Manager.
Please download the detailed job description from here: JD Community Development Specialist
If you’re the person, drop us your CV and cover letter. We’d love to talk to you.
What You’ll Bring:
- BA/BS, law or business degree and 5 years’ experience in natural resource management or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience negotiating complex agreements.
- Supervisory experience.
- Experience communicating with the public and/or media both in writing and verbally.
- Experience using applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, and Web Browsers.
- Experience with principles of land acquisition.
- Experience in training and curriculum design.
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages.
What We Bring:
We offer a competitive benefits package including health care benefits & life insurance, annual leave, hybrid work, a positive work culture, and the opportunities to support people and nature in Indonesia.
Closing date: March 3, 2025
