SNV Indonesia is looking for a:
Advisor REDD+ and Livelihoods
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia
SNV is currently establishing a presence in Indonesia. Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation, and climate change.
SNV aims to contribute to the successful development and piloting of models for forestry and REDD+ and sustainable agriculture in order to support the National REDD+ program. We are seeking for a dynamic and highly qualified national candidate to fill in the position of Advisor REDD+ and Livelihoods to be based in Jakarta.
Responsibilities
Advisor REDD+ and Livelihoods
Based in Jakarta, Indonesia
SNV is currently establishing a presence in Indonesia. Using market based approaches, SNV is committed to reducing poverty by catalyzing environmentally sustainable solutions for the poor in agriculture, energy, water & sanitation, and climate change.
SNV aims to contribute to the successful development and piloting of models for forestry and REDD+ and sustainable agriculture in order to support the National REDD+ program. We are seeking for a dynamic and highly qualified national candidate to fill in the position of Advisor REDD+ and Livelihoods to be based in Jakarta.
Responsibilities
- Undertake assessment of current forest practices to provide lessons learnt and guidance on best practices;
- Support the design of a REDD+ program in selected provinces;
- Identify areas suitable to test identified approaches approach in two provinces and undertake scoping, community outreach and development of an activity plan;
- Engage and support the Commodities and Climate Change Advisor in designing an agriculture and REDD+ strategy for identified commodities;
- Visit potential sites and engage with the different groups along the value chain in order to introduce the preferred models;
- Support the start-up of projects after approval
- Follow and engage on REDD+ developments within Indonesia and communicate updates to the REDD+ and Agriculture teams
Candidate profile
- Experience working with communities in communal management of forest areas
- Understanding of the legal situation impacting on forests in Indonesia
- Knowledge of sustainable forest management and certification
- Experience working with communities on land use planning/mapping
- Experience with environmental impact assessments
- Knowledge of REDD
- Experience with GHG calculations for (AG) biomass
- BSc. Degree in cultural ecology, forestry, biology, environmental science
- Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia
Duty station: Jakarta with regular travel to provinces
Contract Duration: SNV Indonesia offers a one-year contract with the possibility of extension and a competitive salary package.
Contract Duration: SNV Indonesia offers a one-year contract with the possibility of extension and a competitive salary package.
Desired start date: July 2013
How to apply?
Please send your application letter and CV, together with an indication of your current salary and compensation package with "Advisor REDD+ and Livelihoods" in the email title to southasiajobs@snvworld.org by 10 June 2013.
