Biodiversity and
Conservation Expert
Indonesia
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seeks a biodiversity and conservation expert 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
Biodiversity and Conservation Expert will prepare materials and events to
support the MMAF Planning Bureau and MMAF Research & Development (R&D)
Bureau. The Biodiversity and Conservation Expert will complete the following tasks:
- Define methodology that will be used by the IMACS team to report on R&D sections in the present MMAF strategic plan, and recommendation to MMAF on how to improve the next plan and on ways to implement it.
- Review and assess MMAF objectives, performance and achievement in R&D during the period of 2010-2014.
- Arrange, coordinate and conduct meetings, forum group discussions, workshops and interviews with stakeholders in the R&D sector, i.e., MMAF, DKPs, other governmental and non-governmental institutions, and individuals.
- Lead and participate in the identification, review, analyses and syntheses of strategic issues and factors in regards to R&D biodiversity and conservation 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 R&D 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 biodiversity and conservation, participate in policy dialogue, discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas to influence the agenda in aquaculture, ocean marine activities and fisheries.
- 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 contribute as required.
Qualifications:
- Master’s Degree in relevant biodiversity and conservation disciplines; strategic management desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of experience at a senior academic level or high level government officer or international consultant or an industry professional.
- Experienced at working in teams, comprising 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.
- Ability to lead and be part of a bigger team in the formulation of strategic policies and sound R&D programming.
- Ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations.
- Strong technical and practical leadership and knowledge in issues related to biodiversity and conservation research and development, management, coordination and effectiveness.
- Familiarity with MMAF governance systems and roles of key stakeholders in the area of national development plans, local-level planning and coordination.
- Experience in capacity development and facilitating positive transformational change.
- Excellent command of written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia required.
- Good command of written and spoken English (desirable).
Application instructions:
Interested
candidates should send a CV and cover letter to IMACS.project@gmail.com by April 16, 2014 with “Biodiversity and
Conservation Expert” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.
Chemonics is an equal
opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its selection and employment
practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin,
political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization,
or other non-merit factors.
