Australia Indonesia Partnership for Economic Governance (AIPEG) Opportunity
National **Green Economic Development Land Sector Policy (Forestry and Agriculture) Adviser***
This three-month appointment is part of the Green Economic Development (GED) Program support package provided by the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Economic Governance (AIPEG) to the Ministry of Finance Fiscal Policy Agency (FPA) on land sector initiatives. The focus is to support the FPA to strengthen relations with the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Agriculture and to develop fiscal policies that will contribute toward achieving carbon emission reduction targets in the land sector. It is expected that a longer-term contract could be offered in 2014.
The successful applicant will be able to clearly demonstrate:
· A post-graduate qualification in forestry, agriculture, climate change or other related disciplines.
· More than five years of relevant work experience in governance or fiscal policy development for carbon emissions reductions in the forestry and/or agriculture sectors. Experience working with the Ministry of Forestry and/or Ministry of Agriculture on these topics would be an advantage.
· A comprehensive and demonstrated understanding of GOI and international green economic development policy processes, including potential barriers to implementation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in both English. Similar skills in Bahasa Indonesia desirable.
National **Green Economic Development Land Sector Policy (Forestry and Agriculture) Adviser***
This three-month appointment is part of the Green Economic Development (GED) Program support package provided by the Australia Indonesia Partnership for Economic Governance (AIPEG) to the Ministry of Finance Fiscal Policy Agency (FPA) on land sector initiatives. The focus is to support the FPA to strengthen relations with the Ministry of Forestry and the Ministry of Agriculture and to develop fiscal policies that will contribute toward achieving carbon emission reduction targets in the land sector. It is expected that a longer-term contract could be offered in 2014.
The successful applicant will be able to clearly demonstrate:
· A post-graduate qualification in forestry, agriculture, climate change or other related disciplines.
· More than five years of relevant work experience in governance or fiscal policy development for carbon emissions reductions in the forestry and/or agriculture sectors. Experience working with the Ministry of Forestry and/or Ministry of Agriculture on these topics would be an advantage.
· A comprehensive and demonstrated understanding of GOI and international green economic development policy processes, including potential barriers to implementation.
- Strong written and oral communication skills in both English. Similar skills in Bahasa Indonesia desirable.
- An ability to work independently or as part of a team.
If selected for one of these positions, you will be expected to mobilize rapidly following negotiations of a contract. A copy of the Terms of References, selection criteria and the application process may be obtained by writing to: *procurement@aipeg.or.id* or downloaded from *www.aipeg.or.id
To be considered, please send a CV (maximum 3 pages) and a written application that addresses the selection criteria listed above for the position you are applying for to *procurement@aipeg.or.id* no later than *31 August 2013*. *Failure to individually address the selection criteria may result on your application being rejected. *Please indicate your requested income level.
Selections will be made in accordance with Australian Common wealth Procurement Rules. Norton Rose Fulbright is an equal opportunity employer.
