Background

The Flood Impacts, Carbon Pricing, and Ecosystem Sustainability (FINCAPES) project is a collaborative, gender-responsive initiative funded by Global Affairs Canada. Over a 5.5-year period, jointly undertaken by the University of Waterloo’s Faculty of Mathematics and Faculty of Environment, the project supports Indonesia in adapting to climate change, mitigating its impacts, and conserving biodiversity in a socially and economically sustainable manner. Aligned with Indonesia’s priorities, FINCAPES enhances the nation’s capacity in key areas: forecasting and mitigating financial impacts of climate-change-induced floods, promoting Nature-based Solutions for peatland and mangrove restoration, and strengthening climate finance policy frameworks with a focus on carbon financing mechanisms.  

Working closely with IPB University, the project will enhance adoption of gender-equitable Nature-based Solutions for peatland and mangrove restoration and conservation, and promote biodiversity conservation, to support Indonesia’s climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. These efforts will help identify and disseminate best practices in peatland and mangrove ecosystems that support sustainable livelihoods, biodiversity conservation, and support climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. This project is supporting the establishment and operation of an applied research center for research, field testing, documentation, and dissemination of NbS called IPB Centre for Applied Research in Nature-based Solutions (I-CAN).

Summary of Position

1. General Accountability

The I-CAN Deputy Director is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations of the I-CAN. This position is central to maintaining and consolidating IPB University as a leading centre for Nature-based Solutions research and public education.

The I-CAN Deputy Coordinator is required to:

• Regularly liaise with the I-CAN Coordinator, research associates and research partners.
• Under the guidance of the I-CAN Coordinator, maintain and strengthen relationships with prospective industry, academic, NGO, and government partners.
• Increase the visibility of the Centre and its researchers by helping to design and implement strategic marketing and communications initiatives.
• Collaborate with I-CAN Coordinator, key I-CAN research associates, and the FINCAPES Project Officer – NbS to identify and advance capacity building initiatives to support I-CAN’s programs and objectives.
• Coordinate implementation of the FINCAPES-funded Collaborative Study Program projects, including call for proposal development, proposal selection process, and day-to-day management and oversight of research undertaken.

Provide management support for key I-CAN administrative functions including human resources development, financial management, and resource mobilization.

Qualifications and Benefits

1. Qualifications

The position requires a dynamic, entrepreneurial and experienced mid-level manager.  The ideal candidate will have experience with resource mobilization, design and delivery of training or capacity building activities, development of partnerships and productive networks, and day-to-day program management logistics. Experience and competence helping to develop organizational strategic plans will be a strong asset.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience and/or expertise in business management and/or organizational development.
• Highly proficient in English and Indonesian, with excellent speaking and writing skills.
• At least 4 years of successful project management experience at the national level project related to forestry, natural resource management, climate change issues or related project (international-level project experience is an advantage).
• Demonstrated success in stakeholder network development and fundraising for research, knowledge management or related initiatives.
• Strong leadership skills with a track record of managing and developing high-performing teams.
• Strong interest in and dedication to developing and contributing to meaningful climate action.

2. Benefits

We offer a competitive remuneration package, including:

• Gross Salary: Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience. Gross salary includes all components of earnings that form the basis for deductions such as income tax (PPh 21) and BPJS contributions.
• Communication Fee: Reimbursement of actual costs incurred for work-related mobile and internet usage.
• Field/Travel assignment: Transportation, accommodation, and per diem for work-related field assignments are fully covered by the project per project’s policy.

How to Apply

• Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter outlining relevant experience and explaining how they can help I-CAN successfully achieve its goals, to  ivonne.rawis@uwaterloo.ca and rizkiamelia.syam@uwaterloo.ca.
• Please include “I-CAN Deputy Coordinator Application” in the subject line.
• Application Deadline for submission: June 26, 2026 at 23:59 WIB

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and contacted for further step of the process. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be considered.