Marine Climate Change Specialist
Indonesia – April 5, 2014
Chemonics
seeks a marine climate change consultant for the USAID-funded Indonesia
Marine and Climate Support (IMACS) project. The consultant will
coordinate with and support the IMACS and Ministry of Marine Affairs and
Fisheries (MMAF) strategic planning teams to develop a marine affairs
and fisheries strategic planning framework. This framework will be
integrated into MMAF’s five-year strategic plan (2015-2019) to ensure a
holistic approach to sustainable economic benefits from Indonesia’s
aquatic resources. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for
making a difference in the lives of people around the world.
Responsibilities:
The
Marine Climate Change Specialist will prepare materials and events to
support the MMAF Planning Bureau-selected Directorate objectives. The
Marine Climate Change Specialist will complete the following tasks:
- Review and assess climate change aspects of select Directorate Generals (DG) objectives, performance and achievement in marine affairs and fisheries during the period of 2010-2014
- Arrange, coordinate and conduct meetings, forum group discussions, workshops and interviews with stakeholders as required
- Participate in the identification, review, analyses and syntheses of strategic issues and factors in regards to climate change subjects, consisting of key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; and recommend strategic planning issues to be addressed for the period of 2015 -2019
- Participate in policy analysis, and provide strategic advice on the framework for dissemination, socialization and exchange of ideas with various stakeholders in select DGs on strategic planning issues
- If required, represent IMACS in national and regional forums and other key meetings and events, speak on program issues in the area of climate change participate in policy dialogue, discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas to influence the agenda
- Prepare climate change methodology to be used to support the development of MMAF’s strategic plan and strategy implementation program for 2015 – 2019
- Be part of the IMACS strategic planning support team, assisting MMAF & contribute as required
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in a marine climate change discipline preferred
- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience at a senior academic level or high level government officer or international consultant or an industry professional
- Experience working in teams comprised of senior government officials, university professors, recognized scholars, fisheries experts, senior industry members and other eminent people
- High level program/activity planning and reporting skills
- Experience in undertaking activities aimed at increased political support and access to financial resources for strategic planning and implementation of activities
- Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed
- Willingness to travel to selected provinces throughout Indonesia
- Demonstrated leadership, versatility, and integrity
- Fluency in English required; knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia preferred
Application instructions:
Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to IMACSrecruit@chemonics.com by April 5, 2014 with “Marine Climate Change Specialist” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.
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