Job Title: Project Manager Illipe Nut Sourcing Project
Location: Sintang, Indonesia
Duration: 6-month contract (November 2024 - April 2025)
Languages Required: Proficiency in Indonesian and English (both spoken and written)
About The Company:
Forestwise, established in 2018, is dedicated to combating deforestation in Borneo by creating #RainforestValue. We develop markets for rainforest products while empowering local communities and preserve the rainforest rather than cutting it down. Based in Sintang, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, as PT Forestwise Wild Keepers, our mission is to #StopDeforestation and create #RainforestValue to uplift local community livelihood and keep forest standing.
Position Overview:
We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Manager to oversee and manage our Illipe nut sourcing project. The goal of this project is: finding new sourcing areas, adding new farmers and communities to our supplier portfolio to ultimately scale up our harvest operations before the start of the new harvest. This role requires a strategic and organised individual capable of handling big data management, activity planning, leading field teams, and ensuring effective collaboration with local farmers. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining project timelines and ensuring the smooth execution of all project phases from data management to harvest collection.
Key Responsibilities:
- Data Management: Oversee and manage existing big data related to Illipe nut collection. Ensure data is well-organised, accessible, and utilised effectively for planning and decision-making.
- Activity Planning: Develop a comprehensive step-by-step action plan for the project, covering all activities from initial preparation to organic certification through to harvest.
- Field Team Leadership: Lead and coordinate field teams for data management and field visits, ensuring accuracy in data collection and cross-checking processes.
- Timeline Management: Create and maintain project timelines, ensuring that each activity is completed on schedule and within project goals.
- Farmer Engagement: Manage relationships with local farmers, overseeing the process from initial mapping to organic certification to the receipt of harvested nuts.
- Field Visits: Conduct and oversee field visits as needed to verify progress and maintain project standards.
- Collaboration: Work closely with local staff, management, and the board to facilitate smooth project implementation. Able to communicate clearly both verbally and written, both English and Indonesia.
- Reporting: Provide regular updates and detailed reports on project progress, challenges, and outcomes. Doing a weekly report, meeting, and updates to the CEO.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in project management, preferably in agricultural or forestry projects.
- Pro active attitude and strong sense of res to meet the goals and objectives of the project
- Strong data management skills and ability to oversee complex datasets.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Docs, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency in using Google Docs, Google Sheets, Google Surveys, and Google Slides.
- Proficiency in using CRM such as Trello, Asana, Google Workspace, etc
- Excellent leadership capabilities and ability to guide field teams.
- Strong time management and organisational skills to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
- Ability to communicate effectively in both Indonesian and English, both written and verbal.
- Fast learner with the ability to adapt quickly to new environments and project needs.
- Ability to work collaboratively with local staff, management, and the board.
- Willingness to reside in Sintang, Indonesia, for the full 6-month duration of the project.
Please send your CV and cover letter to [Confidential Information]. The deadline for application is 15 November 2024. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
