Oceans and Marine
Affairs Specialist
Indonesia
– April 5, 2014
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Chemonics
seeks an oceans and marine affairs 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
Oceans and Marine Affairs Specialist will prepare materials and events to
support the MMAF Planning Bureau and MMAF product requirements. The Oceans and
Marine Affairs Specialist will complete the following tasks:
- Define methodology that will be used by the IMACS team to report on product requirements in the present MMAF strategic plan, and recommendation to MMAF on how to improve the next plan and on ways to implement the recommendations;
- Review and assess MMAF requirement objectives, gaps, performance and achievements especially in the area of marine affairs during the period of 2010-2014;
- Arrange, coordinate and conduct meetings, forum group discussions, workshops and interviews with stakeholders in relevant sectors, i.e., MMAF, DKPs and other governmental agencies;
- Lead and participate in the identification, review, analyses and syntheses of strategic issues and factors in regards to marine affairs 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 on marine affairs strategic planning issues;
- Coordinate similar activities carried out by other development actors and support the government’s development coordination mechanisms;
- Represent IMACS in national and regional forums and other key meetings and events, speak on program issues in the area of marine affairs, participate in policy dialogue, discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas to influence the agenda;
- Maintain active relationships and partnerships with Government institutions, NGOs, the UN system and agency partners, intergovernmental and international non-governmental organizations, academia, media, and the private sector, on national priorities in the area of local governance in order to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization, share ideas and influence the agenda and priorities;
- Prepare 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 and contributing as required.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline; strategic management preferred
- Minimum 10 years of experience at a senior academic level, or high-level official or consultant, or an industry professional
- Familiarity with MMAF governance systems and roles of key stakeholders in the area of national development plans, local-level planning and coordination
- Strong technical and practical leadership and knowledge in issues related to marine affairs and management, coordination and effectiveness
- Ability to lead and be part of a bigger team in the formulation of strategic policies and sound marine affairs development programming knowledge
- Experience working in teams comprised of senior government officials, university professors, recognized scholars, fisheries experts, senior industry members and other eminent people
- Experience in capacity development and facilitating positive transformational change
- High level program/activity planning and reporting skills
- Experience 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.
- Ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations
- Willingness to travel to selected provinces throughout Indonesia
- 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 “Oceans and Marine
Affairs Specialist” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.
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