Terms of reference
Project: Berbak Green Prosperity Partnership
Duty station: Jambi, Sumatera
Donor: MCA-Indonesia
Firm (employer): Euroconsult Mott MacDonald
Introduction
The Berbak Green Prosperity Partnership (BGPP) – or, Kehijau Berbak - began in January 2016 to work in the 250,000 ha peatland dominated Berbak landscape in Jambi, Sumatra. It aims to rehabilitate degraded peatland, work with the local communities and government to improve peatland management practices and provide enhanced and alternative economic opportunities for communities that derive their livelihoods from palm oil production, other plantation commodities and peatland-based and adjacent mineral soil agricultural activities. The first phase of work will be completed in March 2018.
BGPP will deliver two components:
Component 1. Peatland Restoration
This component involves six sets of activities related to Canal blocking, Landscape management, Mobilization of community commitment, Sustainable low carbon livelihoods, Impact monitoring and evaluation and Support for provincial peatland restoration forums.
Component 2. Sustainable Oil Palm
This component involves three sets of activities related to Sustainable oil palm plantations, Independent smallholder oil palm replanting and Low carbon rural energy.
The Berbak GPP is funded by Millennium Change Account Indonesia (MCA-Indonesia).
Background of the assignment
BGPP has job openings for 4 technical positions: (1) GIS / Data Base Specialist, (2) Civil Engineer, (3) Agro- Economist and (4) Value Chain specialist. The selected candidates will be expected to start working with BGPP in April 2017. The details of is the positions are listed below:
Duration
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Main tasks
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Minimum
qualifications
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GIS/Database Specialist
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12 months
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Preparation of
maps and spatial analyses to support various BGPP activities.
Collect existing maps,
spatial and statistical data consistent with the objectives of the BGPP
Project.
Develop, manage and maintain
a GIS map database.
Create a system to map and
track project activities for easy visualization.
Analyse spatial data and
systematically manage the database.
Collaborate with the other
BGPP team members, partners and vendors to collect and compile data for
reporting purposes.
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At least Bachelor's degree
in engineering, computer science, IT, geography, or a related discipline.
At least 5 years' experience
and proven capacity in GIS, spatial data mapping and data collection and
management.
Understanding of spatial
data standards, GIS software and formats, geodatabases;
Demonstrated track record of
successful collaboration with team members and stakeholders, including
government officials, local universities, etc.
Self-motivated and capable
to work independently and as a member of a team to produce high quality deliverables.
Capable to communicate in
English, both orally and in writing.
Good
presentation skills preferred.
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Civil Engineer
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9 months
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Quantity
calculation
Preparation of technical
specifications and tender documents for canal blocking works
Assist in the procurement
process of contractor
Construction supervision
Quality control of canal
blocks made of compacted peat
Progress reporting in
English language
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Master degree in civil
engineering or Construction
Experience in
construction in soft soil conditions.
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Agro-economist
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10 months
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Analyse
village-level economic activities and provide recommendations on issues,
constraints and opportunities (in collaboration with NGOs)
Prepare crop & farm
budgets and provide training to farmers, in close collaboration with NGOs
Provide input for investment
recommendations at village level (e.g. for Dana Desa)
Conduct agro-economic
surveys, analysis and calculations as input to value chain analysis (incl.
C/B ratio, NPV, return on labour and ROI per ha)
Reporting in English language
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Degree in Management,
Agronomy, Agriculture, and/or Economics from reputable university.
Experience in supporting and
training farmers to prepare budgets
Experience in conducting
economic surveys
Knowledge on how to
calculate C/B ratio, NPV, return on labour and ROI
Experienced in mentioned
tasks for at least 5 years.
Good English
communication skills
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Market Analysis and Value Chains Specialist
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6 months
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Organise and
conduct market surveys in Jambi for 8-10 selected Non-Timber Forest Products
(NTFPs).
Analyse the potential local,
regional and (inter)national market/ demand for above mentioned 8-10 NTFPs.
Study and analyse the role
of various stakeholders in the selected NTFP value chains.
Based on the market and
value chain analyses, give recommendations for value chain development for
Jambi farmers/ communities.
Support NGOs in developing
and conducting farmer training in marketing-related subjects
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Degree in Agriculture,
Marketing from a reputable university
Proven experience conducting
market surveys and market analysis for agricultural and/or NTFP products
Experience in value chain
analyses is an advantage
At least five years’
experience
Good English
communication skills
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Interested candidates are invited to submit their application and CV to: procurement@kehijauberbak.com by the latest 19 April 2017. Applicants should clearly indicate on the subject line of their email the position (for which they apply) and their name. Only short listed candidate will be contacted.