At RECOFTC, we believe in a future where people live equitably and sustainably in and beside healthy, resilient forests. We take a long-term, landscape-based and inclusive approach to supporting local communities to secure their land and resource rights, stop deforestation, find alternative livelihoods and foster gender equity. We are the only nonprofit organization of our kind in Asia and the Pacific. We have more than 36 years of experience working with people and forests, and have built trusting relationships with partners at all levels. Our influence and partnerships extend from multilateral institutions to governments, private sector and local communities. Our innovations, knowledge and initiatives enable countries to foster good forest governance, mitigate and adapt to climate change, and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda.
RECOFTC is working in close collaboration with the Wyss Academy for Nature to research, develop and implement innovative solutions to tackle climate change, biodiversity change, land use change and rising inequality by connecting technical, social, economic, institutional and policy innovation at the interface of nature and people.
RECOFTC invites applications for the position of Program Manager for RECOFTC-Wyss Academy project to support the planning and implementation of activities under the collaboration. The successful candidate will be based at the RECOFTC Main Office in Bangkok, Thailand. The contract duration is for 18 months.
Specific tasks and duties
The Program Manager is a member of the RECOFTC team and works under the supervision of the Regional Senior Advisor. The Program Manager is responsible for the planning and implementation of activities under RECOFTC-Wyss Academy agreement, and in cultivating collaboration with partners and institutions from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds in the Southeast Asia region.
Specific duties and responsibilities include:
-In close collaboration with the Regional Senior Advisor, co-develop and co-manage a portfolio of inspiring and innovative initiatives to build strong exchange, commitment and collaboration among partners
-Strengthen existing and develop new working relationships with a broad range of partners, towards meaningful engagement while raising the profile of RECOFTC and Wyss Academy in Southeast Asia
-Ensure incubation and support of knowledge and engagement activities and that these are mutually reinforced among partners
-Manage the office, staff and all respective processes, including annual budgeting, risk and compliance management, financial and technical reporting according to relevant guidelines
-Other tasks as assigned by the Regional Senior Advisor
Qualifications and experience
The Program Manager will have the following essential and desirable qualifications and experience:
-MSc or PhD degree related to the relationship of nature and people (e.g., Geography, Sustainability), or equivalent professional experience
-10 years’ experience in project and program development and management, having engaged in areas of sustainable development, nature conservation and/or natural resource management in the public, private or development sector
-Track record of program or project implementation at the interface of science, policy and practice
-Extensive network in the field of sustainable development, nature conservation and natural resource management in Southeast Asia, especially in Thailand and Laos
-Willingness to work in an international setting with frequent travels (domestic and international)
-Self-motivated, passionate and impact-driven personality with proven experience in leading and managing collaborative initiatives involving actors from different sectors (academic, public, private) with diverse cultural backgrounds and languages
-Excellent communication skills and fluency in English both spoken and written
-Prior experience working in innovation labs, incubator schemes and/or private entrepreneurship would be an asset
RECOFTC’s core values
At RECOFTC, our core values are the foundation of our culture and guide all our work. In addition to job specific skills and experience, the applicant should possess the following characteristics, attitudes and skills:
-Embrace innovation
-Adapt to, and learn from, challenges
-Collaborate with partners and stakeholders
-Nurture commitment, responsibility and ownership
-Prioritize sustainability
-Cultivate participation, social inclusion and gender equity
How to apply
Interested candidates are requested to submit a CV and a cover letter indicating why they are suitable for this position along with salary requirements and current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors by clicking 'Apply Now' through this application link >> https://recoftc.freshteam.com/jobs/qByZJwUy062s/program-manager-main-office Only short-listed candidates will be notified. RECOFTC has a competitive compensation package.
To learn more about RECOFTC, please visit our website www.recoftc.org
Applicants shall not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC’s values and code of conduct. Reasonable accommodation may be made so that qualified disabled applicants can partake in the application process. Please inform RECOFTC’s Human Resources in writing of any special needs at the time of application.
Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
RECOFTC is an equal opportunity employer and the successful candidate will be selected based on merit.
RECOFTC retains the right to offer this position at a job grade relevant to the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.
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