Conservation Finance Specialist
Support conservation finance projects through innovative strategies and solutions
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Overview
Support conservation finance projects through innovative strategies and solutions
You have:
- Master's or equivalent degree in Business Administration, Marketing, environmental economics or a related field
- Minimum 5 years of experience participating in the development and/or implementation of at least 1-2 of the following: impact investment, biodiversity offsets, carbon credits, blended financing, and PES, as well as detailed familiarity with other conservation financing vehicles
- Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and spoken)
- National of Indonesia or resident in the country with a valid work permit
Organizational Setting
The GEF 8 Cycle started in mid-2022 with programming direction and policy were formally socialized during the National Dialogue Indonesia, held between the 16th and 18th of January 2023, in Bali. Indonesia received the largest STAR Allocation in the current cycle to support the government in addressing environmental problems.
Directorate of Ecosystems Restoration and Management of Preservation Areas (Dit. PEBAP that was previously known as Directorate of Ecosystem Management and Restoration or Dit.BPPE) and FAO developed PIF entitled “Strengthening the integrated landscape management and governance for the conservation and sustainable use of forested areas important for biodiversity and ecosystem services (AIBDES) in Indonesia” to the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and it was endorsed by the GEF CEO for Prodoc development in December 2024. The Prodoc submission to the GEF Secretariat dues in October 2025 so the PPG team needs to be established to develop the AIBDES Prodoc. The Project Preparation Grant (PPG) Team will be led by GEF Project Design Expert (PDE) who will be supported by some national consultants, including Conservation Finance Specialist.
Reporting Lines
The Conservation Finance Specialist will work under the overall and direct supervision of, and report directly to, the FAO Representative in Indonesia. The incumbent will also be under the day-to-day supervision of the Assistant FAOR for Program, with technical support from technical officers in the Regional Office for Asia and the Pacific (RAP).
Technical Focus
The Conservation Finance Specialist will support the PDE in identifying how best to mobilise private capital to upscale the project investments and providing state of the art recommendations on innovative actions that could be taken to scale up sustainable finance.
Tasks and responsibilities
• Conduct a desk-review stock-taking of experience with different conservation financing approaches in the region and develop a set of applicable innovative financing instruments to be implemented by the Project. • Make proposals for concrete PES schemes to be targeted for implementation by the project. • Propose innovative financing mechanisms. • Provide concrete proposals for project activity plans for Component 4. • Contribute to other components, as relevant, in addition to those specifically listed in the ToR.
CANDIDATES WILL BE ASSESSED AGAINST THE FOLLOWING
Minimum Requirements
• Master’s or equivalent degree in Business Administration, Marketing, environmental economics or a related field • Minimum 5 years of experience participating in the development and/or implementation of at least 1-2 of the following: impact investment, biodiversity offsets, carbon credits, blended financing, and PES, as well as detailed familiarity with other conservation financing vehicles • Working knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and spoken) • National of Indonesia or resident in the country with a valid work permit.
FAO Core Competencies
• Results Focus • Teamwork • Communication • Building Effective Relationships • Knowledge Sharing and Continuous Improvement
Selection Criteria
• Professional connections and extensive private sector network in Indonesia • Strong relationship building skills • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines • Good communication skills in English and Bahama Indonesia
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a successful conservation financing project you've worked on? | This question assesses your practical experience and success in the field of conservation finance. | Provide specific examples of the project objectives, your role, and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you approach building relationships with private sector stakeholders? | This question evaluates your networking and relationship-building skills crucial for this role. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What innovative financing mechanisms have you proposed in previous roles? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain how you prioritize multiple projects under tight deadlines? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure effective communication in a multilingual team environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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