Field Assistant

Work Based     : Pematang Rahim Village, East Tanjung Jabung, Jambi Province

Duration           : 10 Months (November 2026 – August 2027)

About I-CAN

The IPB Centre for Applied Research in Nature-based Solutions (I-CAN) is an applied research centre under IPB University that works to advance Nature-based Solutions through research, field testing, knowledge exchange, and collaboration with communities and other partners.

One of I-CAN’s key approaches is the Living Laboratory, where research and practical interventions are implemented and tested directly in real landscape settings. The Living Laboratory serves as a space for researchers, communities, government, and development partners to jointly generate evidence, monitor results, and refine approaches before they are considered for wider application.

In Pematang Rahim, Jambi, the Living Laboratory focuses on peatland restoration and community-based landscape management. Nursery and planting activities therefore form not only part of field implementation, but also an important component of the research and learning process. Accurate field implementation, monitoring, documentation, and communication with local communities are essential to support this process.

Summary of Position

The Field Assistant will support the day-to-day implementation of nursery and planting activities in Pematang Rahim, Jambi. The position will work closely with local communities and field workers to ensure that activities are implemented effectively, in accordance with agreed technical plans and schedules.

As a field-based role, the Field Assistant will also serve as an important communication link between the community and field implementation team and the I-CAN and FINCAPES project teams. The role requires regular coordination, clear communication of field progress and challenges, and the ability to support constructive collaboration with community members throughout the implementation process.

Deliverables

1.Field Operations & Coordination

a. Supervise the implementation of nursery and planting activities, from site preparation, seedling production, planting, and maintenance

b.Regularly compile, record, and monitor the daily schedules of field staff or work teams at nursery and planting sites

c.Act as the primary contact to ensure smooth operational communication between the field implementation team and the project management team

2.Implementation Monitoring

a.Monitor and ensure that technical standards for seedling production and planting in the field are met in accordance with targets

b.Record raw technical data such as the number of seedlings, seedling diameter and height, and progress on the planting area

c.Identify physical obstacles in the field to be reported to the project management team

3.Administration & Procurement Support

a.Support the procurement, allocation, and inventory management of equipment and operational supplies for nursery and planting activities

b.Manage daily operational expenses and collect all transaction receipts to be submitted to the management/finance team.

c.Accurately complete attendance summaries for field workers and daily activity logs

d.Take and organize documentation of activities, along with brief descriptions, to serve as the basis for report preparation

Qualifications

• Minimum education bachelor’s degree in forestry, agriculture, or related field
• Fresh graduates are strongly encouraged to apply; internship or work experience in the field is a plus
• Candidates must have personal work devices (laptop and smartphone) to support smooth communication, reporting, and daily operations
• Proactive, responsive, and clear communication skills to support remote operational coordination
• Competent in performing basic administrative tasks, data collection, monitoring activity progress, and reporting using Microsoft Office or Google Workspace
• Able to adapt to field conditions, mobile at program sites, and possess strong problem-solving skills

How to Apply

• Application Deadline for submission: November 3, 2026 at 23:59 WIB.
• Please submit resume/CV and cover letter to the email address:

ivonne.rawis@uwaterloo.ca & mindawati.azmi@uwaterloo.ca

• Please include “Field Assistant Pematang Rahim” in the subject line.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified and contacted for further step of the process. Applications received after the deadline or incomplete applications will not be considered.