Selamatkan Yaki is a multi-faceted conservation programme working to save the Critically Endangered Sulawesi-crested macaque (known as the yaki) in Indonesia. Their efforts comprise education and outreach, protected area management and sustainable development, all based on long-term research exploring the lives of both the macaques and people.

Selamatkan Yaki is currently looking for a highly motivated individual to join their team as Programme Director (PD). The PD will work directly with the Programme Manager, Programme Supervisor and Team Leaders to support the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of all conservation and research activities. Their main responsibilities will include the strategic conservation planning for the programme, stakeholder engagement and support, leveraging and overseeing funding, and co-production of scientific output. They will be responsible for evaluating and reporting on ongoing population monitoring, education, and wildlife trade mitigation strategy projects. The PD is expected to act independently and communicate strongly with team members, stakeholders and partners.

The successful candidate is required to have the following skills and characteristics:

Possess undergraduate degree in Wildlife Conservation, Zoology or related subject
Significant experience of working in wildlife conservation or similar field
Motivated and independent worker, with initiative and attention to detail
Proven experience and ability to lead and motivate others
Ability to communicate effectively with people from a variety of cultures and backgrounds
Fluency in written and spoken English, and proficiency in MS Office Suite
Ability to speak or willingness to learn Bahasa Indonesia
Flexible and able to work in a dynamic environment

Desirable skills and characteristics include:

Possess a Masters, or higher, in Wildlife Conservation, Zoology or related subject
One or more publications in peer-reviewed journals
Possess a full, clean driver’s license
Experience working in a developing country, with a small NGO or research team, or in Indonesia
Proven ability to write successful grant proposals
Experience working with a broad range of stakeholders
Proficiency in project management tools and software
Experience of using spatial and statistical software i.e. ArcGIS, R, SPSS

This is a full-time position, based in Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia. As their primary funder, Dublin Zoo is assisting Selamatkan Yaki with the recruitment of a Programme Director. The successful candidate will not be employed by, or affiliated with, Dublin Zoo in any way.

A full job description detailing responsibilities is available upon request from recruitment@dublinzoo.ie

Applications (CV and cover letter) should be made via the application form below, quoting ‘Selamatkan Yaki’ in the subject/message bar.

Closing date is Friday 17th May 2024 at 2pm. Interviews will take place in the following weeks.

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Please apply by filling out the below form and attaching your CV

Programme Director with Selamatkan Yaki