SLP FORREST MANAGEMENT UNIT (KPH) AND REDD+ SPECIALIST

Job Description

This is a key program role, which will be supported by the SLP Senior Terrestrial Policy Advisor as well as a multi-disciplinary team with competencies in economics, remote sensing, management of forest management units (FMUs), climate change adaptation and REDD+ (Reducing Emission from Deforestation and Forest Degradation), spatial analysis, land use, forestry and environmental policies, within CI Indonesia, the Asia Pacific Field Division and CI HQ divisions such as Science & Knowledge and the Center for Environmental Leadership in Business.
The role of this position is to manage the day-to-day implementation and delivery of the Partnership’s FMU and REDD+ initiatives in Indonesia, including the coordination of SLP engagement in a range of policy related activities at the district and provincial levels in particular. This role is expected to encompass policy analysis and policy intervention; while supporting the Senior Terrestrial Policy Advisor with policy advocacy. This position is also responsible for ensuring smooth implementation of field activities and maintaining good relationships with district and provincial partners.
The position will report to the SLP Senior Terrestrial Policy Advisor and work closely with the Environment Assessment & Spatial Planning Advisor. The incumbent will also work closely with Landscape Program Managers (North Sumatra and West Papua) as well as coordinate with other SLP technical staff.
Responsibilities:
1. Review, update and monitor progress against an agreed work plan for the development of FMUs and the establishment of a jurisdictional REDD+ initiative within SLP landscapes (North Sumatra and West Papua).
2. Coordinate and support forest policy advocacy and SLP interventions at the provincial and district levels, including through direct engagement and collaboration with relevant government agencies.
3. Lead and coordinate engagement on FMU and REDD+ development with non-government stakeholders at the provincial and district levels, including through direct engagement and collaboration with non-government organizations and other stakeholders – this will likely include the facilitation of focus group or working group forums, as well as leading, directing or supporting specific tasks designated by these forums;

4. Identify and support SLP partnership activities at the district level that will contribute most effectively to achieving FMU and REDD+ outcomes and aligning with SLP objectives.
5. Develop key stakeholder networks and relationships to support the effective implementation of program objectives.
6. Report to internal and external stakeholders as required, including regular monthly project progress reports
7. Represent CI in other potential activities and carry out other duties as required by the Chief of Party, the Senior Policy Advisor or the Regional Manager.

How to Apply

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• S1 degree in forestry, policy, law, landscape management or natural resources management related sciences, with at least 5 years of experience on forestry and sustainable development in Indonesia.

• Understanding of forestry and development issues at regional level.

• Experienced in policy formulation or field implementation of FMUs, or REDD+, and low emission development (LED) approaches, methodology and implementation.

• Ability to work and communicate effectively in cross-cultural situations with a wide range of people.

• Strong negotiation, mediation and conflict resolution skills that can be applied to working with community groups.

• Demonstrated competency in field team management and multi stakeholder facilitation.

• Ability to contribute to the efficient and effective operation of the project, adapt to changes in workload and positively influence the project team, and work under pressure and with multiple deadlines.

• Willingness to travel and work long hours, occasionally to remote areas and working on weekends or after hours if needed.

• Excellent communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

Computer literacy with experiences in electronic communications (i.e. E-mail, Internet, etc.) as a user including a proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint.

With each step, we need more and more hands. Apply your passion, skills, and talents to helping us protect the most important places around the world.

Please send your current resume and cover letter (no more than 4 pages) to:

ciindonesia.hrd@gmail.com

Please fill the “subject” column of the e-mails in this format:

SLP FMU+R SPC- your name

Closing date for the application is 15 January 2016

(Only short-listed candidates will be notified).

For more information about CI, please visit our web:

www.conservation.or.id / http://www.conservation.org

Job Categories: Program. Job Types: Full-Time. .