The Field Operation and Procurement Assistant for Agroforestry's main areas of responsibility will include the following:
Procurement Support (60%)
Support for the procurement process for projects-related goods and services, including agroforestry materials, dry houses and its facilities, coffee processing equipment, ecotourism infrastructure and facilities, web development service, and other project assets or third-party services.
Support the preparation and consolidation of procurement documentation including Request for Quotation (RFQ), quotation comparison sheets, purchase requests, purchase order, vendor records, delivery documentation, and payment supporting documents.
Maintain procurement trackers and provide regular updates on procurement status delivery progress and ensure documentation completeness in coordination with field teams and the administration/procurement team.
Coordinate with field teams, vendors, and the Administration/Procurement team to ensure procurement documentation is compete, accurate, and submitted in a timely manner
Administration and Operation Support (30%)
Assist in preparing operational and administrative documentation for project-related activities including attendance lists, internal memos, travel documentations, and other operational requirements.
Support coordination with the field team and the Administration/Procurement team of field schedules, travel arrangement, logistics, and other operational requirements for project activities.
Assist monthly operational consolidation for field teams.
Documentation and Database Support (10%)
Support the field team in collecting, organizing, and maintaining project documentation and field evidence: photos, participant lists, geotagged data/information, MoM, training documentation, and other community's
Benefits
Equity / stock options
Additional Information
Field Operation and Procurement Assistant for Agroforestry (Bener Meriah, Aceh) - Food, Land, and Water Program
You will be based in Bener Meriah, Aceh. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.
Program Overview
Human society and the global economy are inextricably linked to forests. People depend on forests for their critical role in stabilizing the climate while providing food, water, energy, and many other ecosystem services that vital for human well-being. In Indonesia, community-managed forest areas under Social Forestry (Perhutanan Sosial) schemes present opportunities to empower adjacent and forest-dependent people to improve rural development and natural resource conservation, and to contribute to climate change mitigation . Given the multiple objectives it represents, WRI Indonesia works with governments, businesses, multilateral and financial institutions, civil society groups, and indigenous peoples and local communities to support the acceleration and development of Social Forestry .
Under the Blended Finance Model (BFM) for the Social Forestry Enterprises Project, WRI Indonesia aims to strengthen Social Forestry Business Groups (Kelompok Usaha Perhutanan Sosial / KUPS) through institutional strengthening, capacity building, land productivity and agroforestry management, sustainable ecotourism development, business incubation, and facilitation of market partnerships. The project is designed to improve the readiness of KUPS and its associated cooperatives (Koperasi) to access blended finance mechanisms that combine BFM's grant funding with commercial and non-commercial financing sources.
In Aceh Tengah District and Bener Meriah District, project targets include diverse KUPS portfolios covering Arabica coffee, honey, aren, silvopasture, nurseries, fisheries, organic fertilizer, processed food, and agroforestry enterprises. These groups possess promising economic potential but continue to face challenges in institutional governance, productivity, business models, bookkeeping, and access to financing.
Job Highlight
The Field Operation and Procurement Assistants for Agroforestry will support project implementation in the targeted sites in Aceh. The Assistant is responsible for coordinating procurement, logistics, administrative processes, and project documentation to ensure field activities are delivered efficiently, accurately, and in compliance with organizational requirements The Assistant will report directly to Sumatra Research and Program Development Lead while maintain a close collaboration with the field team, the Monitoring and Evaluation team, and the Administration/Procurement team .
This position will be based in Aceh Tengah/Bener Meriah with regular travel to targeted villages within the districts and occasional travel to Aceh Besar District and Sabang Municipality when necessary.
In support of WRI's DEI commitment, you are responsible for actively participating in these collaborative efforts by integrating equity into your work, our workplace, and the organizational culture.