Lowongan Projects Coordinator, Asia-Pacific Region, Sustainable Agriculture Division

PT Rainforest Alliance

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Projects Coordinator, Asia-Pacific Region, Sustainable Agriculture Division

Denpasar (Bali)

Position Summary:

The Projects Coordinator will support the Manager, Asia-Pacific Region to build and manage coffee, tea, cocoa and spices field programs and their associated projects in the region. S/he will support (but not supervise) the field technicians’ work, producer training activities, relations with partners, reports to donors, site visits by companies and donors, and other program development across the Asia Pacific region, especially Indonesia and Vietnam.

Responsibilities:

• Lead developing project work plans and budgets, in coordination with the Manager and the international program managers;
• Support the Manager to recruit and induct technicians and to develop agreements with implementing partners;
• Prepare progress reports for donors and maintain correspondence with them;
• Identify and gather information pertaining to key stakeholders; develop and maintain relations with key stakeholders in the tea, coffee and cocoa sectors, including producers and producer groups, processors, exporters, NGOs, and representatives of important government agencies;
• In coordination with the international program managers, compile and maintain up-to-date information about tea, coffee, cocoa and spices production and producers: production volumes, types, principle markets and producers;
• Identify candidates to become local trainers and auditors;
• Organize and host visits by RA staff and others that they may arrange, such as journalist tours and donor visits to projects;
• Participate in fundraising activities and the development of new projects and programmes in the region; and
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in agronomy or related field; Master’s Degree preferred;
• 3-5 years of experience in agriculture in the region; must be familiar with agricultural supply chains, farming and agriculture production and processing activitiesboth large-scale and small-scale;
• Familiarity with certification/verification issues and systems, ideally involving agriculture and small-scale producers preferred;
• Solid understanding of value chains and experience of working with companies and farmers;
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills in English, verbal communication skills in Indonesian, written skills in Indonesian preferred, other local languages are an advantage;
• Proven ability to work effectively in cross-cultural situations;
• Excellent computer skills (MS Office and Internet);
• Experience in the development of work plans and budgets; ability to work independently and in a team towards defined objectives and goals; and
• Willingness and ability to travel extensively in Indonesia and other countries in Asia-Pacific up to 40% of the time and to spend significant periods in rural areas.

Only candidates authorized to work in Indonesia will be considered

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

To apply:
Asia - Pacific - Send resume, cover letter and salary history to Human Resources, Rainforest Alliance, Jl. Cok Agung Tresna, Griya Alamanda Blok No. 17, Denpasar 80234, Bali, Indonesia; E-mail: asia_pacific@ra.org. If emailing, use the following format in the subject line: first name and last name, job title of position you are applying for.


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