Conservation International,
an international non-governmental organization, is seeking to fill the Position of Natural Resource Economist (NRE) - Based in Jakarta.
The Sustainable Landscapes Partnership (SLP) program will establish a replicable model of public-private partnerships that foster low carbon development opportunities, thereby helping to address global climate change and contribute to economic growth. The SLP will combine public (USAID) and private philanthropic (Walton Family Foundation) funding into an initial $20 million Facility focused on catalyzing low carbon private sector investment in specific landscapes of high conservation value in Indonesia over a five-year period. This Facility will invest in low carbon and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) development activities and business models that seek to reduce or eliminate deforestation and associated CO2 emissions.
The primary job function of this position is to conduct and support natural resource economic and related analyses. A key target is the design of strategies that contribute to development objectives through better incorporation of nature into decision-making (i.e., correction of market failures related to the environment). The position will report directly to the SLP Chief-of-Party but will coordinate closely on technical details with the relevant CI-HQ personnel. It is expected that the NRE will also do economic analysis of the proof of concept for business investment decisions prior to recommendations being made. For SLP project sites, the Natural Resource Economist (NRE) directs valuation studies assessing cash and non-cash contributions of natural capital to the local and regional economy (e.g., non-timber forest products, water flows, pollination, cultural services), as well as assessments of the scope for payment for ecosystem services.
Key Duty/Responsibility:
The Sustainable Landscapes Partnership (SLP) program will establish a replicable model of public-private partnerships that foster low carbon development opportunities, thereby helping to address global climate change and contribute to economic growth. The SLP will combine public (USAID) and private philanthropic (Walton Family Foundation) funding into an initial $20 million Facility focused on catalyzing low carbon private sector investment in specific landscapes of high conservation value in Indonesia over a five-year period. This Facility will invest in low carbon and Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD+) development activities and business models that seek to reduce or eliminate deforestation and associated CO2 emissions.
The primary job function of this position is to conduct and support natural resource economic and related analyses. A key target is the design of strategies that contribute to development objectives through better incorporation of nature into decision-making (i.e., correction of market failures related to the environment). The position will report directly to the SLP Chief-of-Party but will coordinate closely on technical details with the relevant CI-HQ personnel. It is expected that the NRE will also do economic analysis of the proof of concept for business investment decisions prior to recommendations being made. For SLP project sites, the Natural Resource Economist (NRE) directs valuation studies assessing cash and non-cash contributions of natural capital to the local and regional economy (e.g., non-timber forest products, water flows, pollination, cultural services), as well as assessments of the scope for payment for ecosystem services.
Key Duty/Responsibility:
- Economic analysis including feasibility studies, natural resource valuation, cost benefit analysis between “business as usual” development and alternative land uses that take into account ecosystem services;
- Related analysis as needed/appropriate;
- Integrate recommendations from analysis into the design and implementation of landscape strategies including considerations for spatial location of different resource uses, policy, payment for ecosystem services, integration with market activities/existing development plans.
- Develop persuasive economic arguments for conservation in appropriate form to influence key decisions whether this be at the national, provincial, local or international policy settings;
- Direct engagement/support of senior staff engagement with decision makers, publication, presentations.
- Assist in proposal development for fundraising
- Participation in institutional learning efforts on green economies
Qualification:
Required:
Required:
- Advanced degree (MA or higher) in environmental/development economics/related field or BA in economics/related field with demonstrated technical proficiency in carrying out high quality environmental economic analysis
- Minimum 5 years of experience in practical application of economics to conservation and development issues (including themes such as cost benefit analysis, resource valuation, opportunity costs, macroeconomics)
- Demonstrated track record of working effectively with multicultural, multidisciplinary teams to produce concrete results both in research and on the ground conservation
- Proficiency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia and English
Preferred:
- Spatial analysis
- Socio economic survey and analysis
- Experience in analyzing infrastructure (roads, dams, ports, etc)
- Experience in Sumatra or Papua including local languages
Interested candidates should send a current resume and cover letter addressing the required skills and capabilities (no more than 4 pages) to: hrd@conservation.or.id
Closing date for the application is 25 July 2013 (Only short-listed candidates will be notified).
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Roslidia | HR Coordinator
Conservation International Indonesia
Jl.Pejaten Barat 16A, Kemang, Jakarta Selatan 12550
PH : +62 21 7883 8626 Ext: 109 | Fax: +62 21 7806723
Mobile :+62 811 9787259 | Skype :roslidia2
Roslidia | HR Coordinator
Conservation International Indonesia
Jl.Pejaten Barat 16A, Kemang, Jakarta Selatan 12550
PH : +62 21 7883 8626 Ext: 109 | Fax: +62 21 7806723
Mobile :+62 811 9787259 | Skype :roslidia2
