Currently we are searching for a qualified candidate to fill the position of:
REDD SPECIALIST
The
Bupati of Berau has established the Program Steering Committee (SC) to
oversee and direct the implementation of BFCP. The Steering Committee is
directly
led by the Vice Bupati of Berau and consists of key officials of the
district government agencies, including the Berau Planning Agency
(Bappeda of Berau) that has significant potential roles in coordinating
the implementation of different BFCP strategies.
The Steering Committee is also supported by director-level appointees
from the National Planning Agency, and each of the Ministries of Foreign
Affairs, Forestry, Environment, as well as the Assistant Governor of
East Kalimantan. In the meantime, Emission Reduction
Action Plan (RAD GRK) of East Kalimantan has been established in 2012
and it may be implemented in Berau.
The
REDD Specialist will assist the Bappeda of Berau and act as one of the
main focal points between The Nature Conservancy and Bappeda. S/he
supports the
Head of Bappeda in overseeing and managing various aspects of climate
change related issues in Bappeda especially BFCP.
Once the Secretariat of the SC is established, the REDD
Specialist will also oversee and manage all aspects of the operations of
the SC of BFCP.
The REDD Specialist will ensure the support of SC Secretariat to
facilitate TNC’s work in the field and the integration of the TNC’s work
into the overall BFCP.
The REDD Specialist has the following functions:
- Provides technical and administrative support to the activities of the Steering Committee
- Assists the Steering Committee in formulating policy and strategic plan and monitoring program implementation
- Assists the Steering Committee in coordinating with relevant program stakeholders at district, provincial, national and international level
- Organizes SC and REDD+ Berau Working Group regular meetings
- Supports special meetings, such as VIP trips, learning exchanges, etc.
- Coordinates the implementation of other roles and functions of SC Secretariat, such as producing regular updates on BFCP, maintaining BFCP website, etc.
- Assists Bappeda in coordinating relevant government agencies in Berau in overseeing the implementation of BFCP strategies, through periodic coordination meetings and others
- Supports the formulation of RAD GRK of Berau, its implementation, and integration with current development planning
- Informs Bappeda on Development by Design and Strategic Environmental Assessment (KLHS)
- Develops key partnerships with public and private organizations in order to identify and resolve technical issues and to widely communicate solutions and liaises and collaborates closely with Forclime TC Module, Forclime FC Module, other organizations, or consultants engaged in the management of BFCP
- Engages local community support for local conservation efforts
- Develops innovative scientific methods, analyses, tools, and frameworks to address the natural system needs
- Ensures a smooth flow of information from The Nature Conservancy and Bappeda of Berau and the effective use of the TNC-collected data, information, and maps to support the planning and management of Bappeda of Berau
Although the REDD Specialist will have dotted reporting lines to the Head of Bappeda Berau and
Head of BFCP Steering Committee, s/he will report directly to the Berau Program Senior Manager
for work planning, coordination and administrative purposes.
S/he will be based in Tanjung Redeb, Berau/East Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Requirements:
- 5-7 years’ experience in forestry/regional planning or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Demonstrated experience influencing, developing and implementing conservation policy and plans
- Developing practical applications of scientific concepts and technical innovations for conservation purposes
- Knowledge of sustainable development planning, and low carbon development
- Knowledge of methods and standards of regional medium term development planning (RPJM) or other government planning documents
- Some knowledge of politics and society with respect to environmental affairs
- Managing time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results
- Communicating clearly via written, spoken, and graphical means in English and other relevant languages
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization
- Networking with medium to high-level conservation contacts
- Proven interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
- Computer literacy in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Please send your CV & application letter to
recruitment.indo@tnc.org, not later than
June 17, 2014. Please insert: REDD Specialist in your email subject.
