Business Engagement and Development Specialist

Summary

Business Engagement and Development Specialist support WWF Indonesia mission to implemented sustainable palm oil in downstream level company (domestic and global) and strategic plan WWF. This position is responsible for the planning, development, and management of business and private sector partnerships which could provide reduction of environmental threats through improved business practices based rely on sustainable palm oil practice. Then, responsible for developing and implementing a strategy to accelerate the demand for more sustainably and responsibly produced palm oil, with a focus on domestic and global collaboration with network

Job Description

• Develop and implement business engagement strategy, including workplan, budget plan, timeline, and monitoring & evaluation, aligned with WWF Indonesia’s strategic plan and Global Palm Oil strategy
• Build communication and coordination with key stakeholders (government, NGOs, business associations, and downstream companies) to strengthen engagement strategy.
• Coordinate with WWF global/national offices regarding buyer/downstream company strategy.
• Identify target companies and prepare for business case and engagement strategic for major buyers’ companies.
• Ensure companies take action to increase commitment to and uptake of RSPO CSPO to achieve deforestation-free supply chains and support living landscapes.
• Provide technical support and represent WWF Indonesia on relevant best practices groups/working group, as appropriate.
• Support and develop proposal fundraising efforts
• Review the palm oil sustainability policies and commitments of downstream level company and major buyer, and progress made in implementing these, developing WWF position statements.
• Communicate and advocate for WWF’s position as necessary to relevant internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate with external organizations to scale up business engagement efforts and identify opportunities for collaboration and aligned engagement.
• Together with communication/partnership team developing domestic market demand for sustainable palm oil by supporting campaign activities and business engagement, ensuring that downstream company are implementing sustainable consumption and production commitments.
• Prepare regular reports, including monthly updates and donor-specific reports, as well as annual workplan reports related to the project and WWF Indonesia’s strategic plan.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, communication, business administration, corporate sustainability, environmental sciences, or related fields; master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in corporate engagement and sustainability project management.
• Strong knowledge of sustainability, conservation, and palm oil sector issues.
• Extensive experience working with corporates or industry stakeholders on sustainability topics, including certification and sustainable palm oil initiatives (RSPO, ISPO, HCVRN, HCSA, AFI, etc.).
• Negotiation and lobbying Skills
• Business Practices
• Good Corporate Governance Knowledge
• Business Intelligence
• Fluency in spoken and written English
• Have great organizational and multitasking skills, and attention to detail.
• Be able to work independently as well as with others in a cross-functional team and network environment.

At Yayasan World Wildlife Fund Indonesia, we are committed to creating an inclusive work environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. Therefore, we welcome applicants from all walks of life, and we offer a range of benefits to encourage work-life balance