The
Zoological Society of London is an international wildlife conservation
organization with a focus on science-based and pragmatic solutions. ZSL has been
active in Indonesia for about 10 years, with a particular focus on the overlap
between industrial development and biodiversity conservation. ZSL Indonesia is
based in Bogor, West Java, with existing field projects in Jambi and South
Sumatera. We are now looking for:
Consultant for District Facilitator (Banyuasin)
Terms and Condition
Start Date : June 2019
Duration of Contract : 2 Month
Work Area : Palembang
Reporting to : Government and Institution Manager
Start Date : June 2019
Duration of Contract : 2 Month
Work Area : Palembang
Reporting to : Government and Institution Manager
Key Purpose of the Job
Project of Kelola Sendang (KS) support Government of South Sumatra Province in
developing a sustainable landscape management partnership model in the Sembilang
Landscape - Dangku. Sembilang-Dangku is a lowland landscape that stretches
between Berbak-Sembilang National Park and Dangku Wildlife Reserve. The 1.6
million hectare landscape consists of conservation areas, production, community
control, and included important peatland area inside. This Project apply
Landscape approach based on jurisdiction to support local government developing
partnership, governance, and landscape management model at the site level.
Up to now, Project of Kelola-Sendang (KS) ZSL has produced forms of partnership
between public, private and community as a pilot to overcome real problems in
the landscape.
At the provincial level of South Sumatra, the project has initiated the
establishment of "Project Supervisory Unit" (PSU) and "Project
Implementing Unit" (PIU) which are stipulated by the Decree of the Governor
(SK) No. 332 / KPTS / BAPPEDA / 2017. While at the district level (Banyuasin
Regency and Musi Banyuasin Regency), Has been formed a Working Group of Green
Development which has cross-sectoral SKPD membership. On the other hand, The
Project Of Kelola Sendang (KS) has also formed a Multi-Party Forum (Forum
Dangku) and will form another forum (Sembilang Forum) immediately.
For this reason, we requires consultants who can carry out these activities in
Musi Banyuasin District. The consultant must have the ability and experience in
the field of landscape management partnership planning. Especially landscapes
that have various functions inside, namely the functions of community
livelihoods, production and conservation. It is preferred that consultants have
worked in South Sumatra, especially in Musi Banyuasin and Banyuasin Regency
Responsibility for Resources
People
District Facilitator will report directly to the Government and Institution
Manager, and indirectly report to the Deputy Project Director.
Financial Resources
The post holder will ensure accurate recording and reporting of all financial
transactions in Palembang office and that all transactions are in compliance
with ZSL standard operating procedures and the contractual agreement with the UK
government.
Main duties and key responsibilities
- Maintain and develop ongoing relationships with Government in district levels, helping to identify opportunities for collaboration and further support under ZSL’s UKCCU Project (attend relevant meetings and working groups; schedule regular discussions with government counterparts, ensure full and continued alignment of UKCCU objectives with Government priorities, support organisation of Government events related to ZSL work).
- Document the progress of collaboration and engagement with government in district level.
- Encourage the local government in district level to adopt the environmental and social monitoring, reporting and verification system to be developed by ZSL's UKCCU Integrated Landscape Project, as a way to increase the accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of progress towards national green growth development and low emission development targets
- Increase the profile of ZSL’s UKCCU Project within the district government, identifying potential new Project partners (develop and execute an outreach plan as part of communication and engagement strategy in collaboration with Communication and Education team; help organize presentations and informal sessions when needed; identify opportunities for training delivery and capacity building; support the organization of relevant events).
- Other tasks as requested by the project
Person Specification
- Bachelor’s Degree in, social sciences, public policy, communications, international relations or similar field; Master’s degree preferred
- Strong working relationship with stakeholders and the government
Institutions.
- Minimum 4 years successful experience working in similar position with an international NGO
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Application procedures
Please submit your application and curriculum vitae in English, relevant
experience, past salary history, two referees not later than May 24, 2019, to
indonesia@zsl.org; cc’d Lydia.Chandra@zsl.org, placing the job title in the
subject line and label your CV with your name. Only short-listed candidates will
be notified. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.