Project Officer, Nature- Solutions; Fincapes Project

Reports To FINCAPES Field Director. Works in close coordination with the I-CAN Operations Manager, the uWaterloo Technical Lead for NbS, and the FINCAPES Environment & Climate Change Specialist.

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Salary Grade In line with prevailing market rates in Indonesia for similar positions/responsibilities.

Location Bogor or Jakarta (if based in Jakarta, a minimum of 2 days per week in the Bogor office will be required).

Effective Date November 2026

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 enhances adoption of gender-equitable Nature-based Solutions for peatland and mangrove restoration and conservation, and promotes biodiversity conservation, to support Indonesia’s climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts. These efforts help identify and disseminate best practices in peatland and mangrove ecosystems that support sustainable livelihoods and biodiversity conservation. The project also supported the establishment and ongoing operation of the IPB Centre for Applied Research in Nature-based Solutions (I-CAN), an applied research center for research, field testing, documentation, and dissemination of NbS.

The FINCAPES Project Officer – Nature-based Solutions (PO-NbS) is the field-level lead for NbS activity delivery, working across multiple provinces with IPB University partners, the I-CAN Operations Manager, implementing partners and contractors, community groups, and relevant agencies of the Government of Indonesia at the national, provincial, and local levels.

The role sits at the operational center of the NbS component, requiring day-to-day judgment on activity implementation, partner and contractor performance, and community relationships, as well as administrative coordination. The PO-NbS is expected to identify problems as they emerge in the field, propose solutions, and elevate to the Field Director with a clear recommendation.

The PO-NbS will collaborate as needed with the FINCAPES Project Officer – Climate Finance Policy and the Project Officer – Flood Risk where natural synergies exist. The role is technically and administratively demanding, and offers broad opportunity for learning, innovation, and meaningful contribution to Indonesia’s climate adaptation and mitigation efforts.

Decision-Making Authority

The PO-NbS is the project’s primary field-level decision-maker for NbS activities, expected to exercise independent judgment on implementation issues, partner and community management, and day-to-day problem-solving, escalating to the Field Director or uWaterloo Technical Lead for NbS on matters of budget, contract, or policy significance.

Frequent domestic travel to NbS activity sites across multiple provinces, sometimes to physically demanding or remote locations. Work outside normal hours is occasionally required, particularly during field activities or under reporting deadlines.

Partner and Contractor Management

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