Hatfield is a pioneer in the field of environmental services in Indonesia, with our first local office established in 1990 in Bogor, West Java. PT Hatfield Indonesia (PTHI) currently employs over 50 staff in Indonesia. PTHI provides local expertise and capacity, and supports our clients with a team of local and international multi-disciplinary specialists with more than 30 years of accumulated regional experience.

Hatfield provides a range of environmental services in Indonesia to sectors including fisheries and aquaculture, forestry, infrastructure, international development, mining and exploration, oil and gas, renewable energy, and pulp and paper sectors.

Hatfield’s work in Southeast Asia began in the 1980s with an aquaculture project in Thailand and has since completed numerous projects for clients throughout the region including in Vietnam, Cambodia, Lao PDR, Thailand, Myanmar, Malaysia, the Philippines, China, and Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Conduct studies related to terrestrial ecology, biodiversity, and ecosystem services, including field surveys as a field team member or field coordinator as assigned by the Project Manager and/or Project Director.

• Contribute to the design and preparation of survey programs and methodologies, including field equipment preparation, determination of survey locations and justification, and field documentation development.

• Be responsible for data management during fieldwork, including but not limited to compiling survey results such as tally sheets, observation sheets, questionnaire results, and photographs; checking field data for completeness and consistency; organizing hard-copy documents; uploading all digital data and datasheets to appropriate storage systems after each field program; and conducting analyses of preserved samples.

• Conduct biological data analysis from field surveys, including species identification, conservation status screening, habitat and threat identification, research on species or habitats of concern, and calculation of relevant biodiversity indices and statistical analyses.

• Manage project team activities, including preparation of work plans, schedules, budgets, technical activities, and coordination of technical staff and subcontractors to ensure efficient use of company and client resources, as well as preparation and editing of documents such as proposals and reports.

• Implement a strong Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) process at every stage of the project, including work plan preparation, data compilation, data quality control, and literature review, to ensure compliance with the scope of work and PTHI standards.

• Carry out all tasks while prioritizing occupational health and safety (OHS), security, confidentiality, and environmentally friendly practices.

• Apply the Hatfield writing style or other required style guides for each writing contribution.

• Demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary and multicultural teams to successfully deliver project activities, technical outputs, and project objectives.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Forestry, Biology, or a related field. A Master’s degree from a reputable university is an advantage.

• Minimum of five years of professional experience in biodiversity-related assessments and studies as part of environmental and social assessment processes, including AMDAL, UKL-UPL, Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA/ESHIA), Environmental and Social Management Plan (ESMP), and Environmental and Social Due Diligence (ESDD).

• Experience in planning and conducting biodiversity baseline surveys, biodiversity data collection and management, habitat and species assessments, species identification, and statistical analysis and interpretation of biodiversity and ecological datasets.

• Experience in delivering biodiversity-related projects in accordance with national regulations and international environmental and social standards and safeguards, including the International Finance Corporation (IFC) Performance Standards and the World Bank Environmental and Social Framework (ESF), particularly IFC PS6 and WB ESS6, as well as their associated guidance documents. Familiarity with the International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) Performance Expectations, the Initiative for Responsible Mining Assurance (IRMA) Standard, and the Business and Biodiversity Offsets Programme (BBOP) principles and methodologies would be an advantage.

• Experience in developing biodiversity-related documents, including biodiversity monitoring reports, Biodiversity Impact Assessments, and biodiversity safeguard documents such as Critical Habitat Assessments (CHA), Ecosystem Services Assessments (ESA), Biodiversity Management Plans (BMP), and Biodiversity Action Plans (BAP).

• Experience working in a dynamic consulting environment requiring flexibility and teamwork, with the ability and willingness to work in the field, including remote locations for extended periods, is preferred.

• Holding a valid AMDAL team member certificate is an advantage.

Additional Skills and Competencies

• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment as well as independently, including in remote locations for extended periods.

• Ability to support business development and marketing activities; entrepreneurial skills and mindset are an advantage.

• Ability and willingness to travel to project sites, including remote areas across Indonesia.

• Willingness and ability to learn on the job, multitask, and travel frequently on short notice.

• Strong analytical skills and sound judgment in problem-solving.

• Ability to think innovatively, effectively, and critically to produce optimal results.

• Strong attention to detail, high ethical standards, and strong integrity.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, and statistical software. GIS skills are an advantage but not required.

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (oral and written), including technical and scientific writing.