Livelihood Officer

Reporting to : Project Coordinator

Key Relationships : West Papua Livelihood/Community-based Ecotourism Coordinator

West Papua Programme Team (Sorong-based and Tambrauw-

based)

Person Specification

Essential

Desirable

Education and Language

• Bachelor degree in development studies, forestry, economics, social sciences, or a related discipline with a proven track record of field work in conservation area.

• Master degree in development studies, forestry, economics, social sciences, or a related discipline.

• Good communication in English.

• Spoken ability in local language(s) is an advantage.

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

• Proven fieldwork experience minimum 2 years in a humanitarian conservation program in livelihoods or experience engaging with economic strengthening interventions.

• Excellent command of the most common methodologies to identify, assess and monitor livelihood activities, with proven record of achievements.

• Research-oriented outcome capacity.

• Strong technical reporting skills, including the ability to analyse and interpret data.

• Strong interpersonal, communication and presentation skills (written and verbal).

• Proven people skills, especially of working in multi-cultural environments and with local ethnic groups.

• Ability to work in remote areas with limited supervision.

• Strong organisational skills.

• Good attention to detail, especially in data organisation and management.

• Experience working for West Papua conservation.

Behavioural Qualities

• Trustworthy

• Collaborative and cooperative

• Open minded

• Values diversity

• Culturally sensitive and adaptable

• Impact-focused

• Highly organized

• Attentive to detail

• Flexible and responsive to the needs of the organization

• Interest in indigenous cultures and customary resource management.

Other

• Commitment to FFI’s mission and values.