Sustainable Development Manager (Green Growth & Blue Growth)

Sustainable Development Manager plays a key role in the development and implementation of one or more strategies to achieve the Conservancy’s goals through interaction with governments, multilateral agencies, and/or the corporate sector.
 

The Sustainable Development Manager supports and manages the account on corporate partnerships (50%) and corporate practices (50%) to enhance the effective coordination and communication and is the point of contact to ensure good coordination and alignment.  S/he oversees the implementation of these corporate partnerships and practices.  S/he is responsible for engaging and stewarding relationships with corporates and central government as well as for the success of corporate engagement cycle.

 Relationship Management Support & Stewardship

Supports and stewards on-going corporate account relationships and national government agenda on related issues/trends. Continually works to enhance the effective coordination and communication among related stakeholders.

• Build and maintain relationships on key corporate accounts and national government networks
• Monitor and ensure all KPIs, targets, & goals mentioned in LOI, strategy, & work plan are achieved as planned
• Ensure all relevant database relating to corporate account management and national policy issues are maintained
• Work closely with internal teams and procedures to get support and align with corporate engagement, program, marketing communication and national policy team
• Engage with relevant events/issues to support the relationship with related stakeholders
• Provide timely & accurate progress report to TNC’s relevant Indonesia Leadership Team members

Risk Review Management

• Manage & mitigate risks related to on-going corporate engagement works and national policy issues related to projects.
• Develop learning networks, trainings and resources to enhance organization’s capacity and knowledge on corporate engagement and national policy trends.
• Provide updates on current corporate practice and environmental issues to oversee risks. 

The Sustainable Development Manager is based in Jakarta and reports to the Corporate Engagement Associate Director.
 

• May supervise administrative and professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development.
• Applies a diversified knowledge of practices to support Conservancy strategies.
• Works collaboratively within a cross-functional interdisciplinary team.
• Develops relationships and works effectively with corporate, government, community, and non-governmental organization partners.
• Acts independently within broad program goals.
• Develops and implements multi-year fundraising strategies, and goals.

• Bachelor’s degree in political science, environmental policy, management or other relevant field and 5 years of government relations or corporate sector experience, or equivalent combination education/experience. 
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Analytical and project management experience. Experience in developing and implementing complex projects in an unstructured environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with communication and presentation skills
• Experience in negotiating with corporates, national government or related stakeholders.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree may be preferred.
• Knowledge management on relevant local and global issues/trends (Green Growth & Blue Growth) are required.
• Relationship management skills are required.
• Experience in the field of sustainable development and/or environmental sustainability in areas relevant to this position
• Experience of working with partnerships.
• Experience presenting to and communicating with management-level individuals within the corporate sector.  Excellent presentation skills.
• Excellent team player with experience working in multi-disciplinary groups, using influence and interpersonal skills, listening, diplomacy and tact to build strong relationships with governments, corporations, partners, donors, volunteers, and all levels of staff.
• Experience in report writing
• Outstanding written and oral communication, negotiating and organizational skills.
• Knowledge management on relevant local and global issues/trends (Green Growth & Blue Growth) are required.
• Relationship management skills are required.

ADDITIONAL JOB INFORMATION

• Employment duration is 24 months.

To apply to position number 43163 submit resume and cover letter as one document. All applications must be submitted in the system prior to 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on May 27, 2015.
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