Lowongan Kerja UNESCO Project Assistant [2 Posts] - Jakarta

Job Title : Project Assistant (2 posts)
Unit : Environmental Sciences Unit
Level : SC 5
Contract type : Service Contract
Starting Date : January 2013
Duration of Contract : 6 months (with possible extension, subject to satisfactory
performance and funding availability)
Duty Station : Jakarta
Closing Date of Applications : 26 December 2012

I. Background
The Environmental Sciences Unit at UNESCO Office, Jakarta has two global means of protecting natural sites and dealing with environmental issues: the Man and Biosphere (MAB) Programme and the World Heritage Convention. The Environmental Sciences (ES) unita �s approach to conservation and sustainable development is characterized by long-term commitments to site conservation, development of broad-based partnerships and interdisciplinary cooperation, exchange of scientific knowledge and information, and building a strong relationship with local people. Within the framework of the MAB Programme and the World Heritage Convention and with the overall aim to support national governments in improving natural resource management, the ES unit has developed several extra-budgetary projects.

The ProjectAs a mega-diversity country, Indonesia has a greatly diverse wildlife, with a high number of endemic species. In Indonesia, the Island of Sumatra is known as one of the most diverse islands in the world. Being nominated as the Tropical Rainforest Heritage of Sumatra in 2004, the Gunung Leuser, Kerinci Seblat and Bukit Barisan Selatan national parks, this site holds the greatest potential for long-term conservation of the distinctive and diverse biota of Sumatra, including many endangered species. Despite this importance, Sumatran forests continue to decline putting at high risk the habitats of a number of unique species worldwide. Road development, encroachment, expansion of commercial crops, among others, is the main threats to the integrity of this natural world heritage site. In recognition of these threats and in an effort to attract international attention to the conservation of the TRHS this site has been added to the list of In Danger Sites, on the World Heritage Committee 35th session in Paris (2011). In order to overcome one of the main causes of environmental degradation in TRHS, development pressures, UNESCO, with support from the Spanish Government is developing sustainable ecotourism by carrying out a preliminary and comprehensive study to ensure viability of this initiative.Biospheres Reserves for Environmental and Economic Security (BREES) is a regional climate change and poverty alleviation program that will work with communities, micro-finance institutions, educational institutions, government, and donor agencies to use biosphere reserves as learning centres for environmental and human adaptability to climate change effects. This program will invest heavily in community-based efforts to alleviate poverty, mitigate and adapt to climate change impacts by establish a critical mass of resources and people to effectively safeguard important carbon sinks, and develop innovative solutions to enhance livelihoods of the rural poor. Asia-Pacific biosphere reserves will serve as local, national, and regional and global platforms for highlighting successes and lessons-learned, scaling-up demonstration projects, building dialogue, knowledge sharing, and guiding policies. BREES programme, supported by the Government of Japan, is currently focused on expanding on pilot activities in Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and Timor-Leste. Under the overall guidance of Senior Programme Specialist for Environmental Sciences, and working closely with the Environmental Sciences Unit and colleagues in the office as a team, the Project Assistant will provide technical assistance to the Programme Specialist in the implementation and coordination of the extra budgetary projects in Indonesia, Philippines and Timor-Leste.The Project Assistant will be responsible for collecting and collating relevant data sets and
provide analysis in the areas of biodiversity, environmental preservation incentives and
environmental management under the supervision of the Senior Program Specialist.

II. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Programme Specialist for Environmental Sciences,
the incumbent will perform the following functions:Provide support to the day-to-day implementation of the extra-budgetary project activities, i.e. assist in planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting;Provide technical and logistic assistance in the management and implementation of the extra-budgetary projects, including undertaking assessments and field missions, assisting in the organization of project activities such as technical meetings, workshops and training and other events related to the Unita �s programme. Attends meetings/sessions, takes notes, drafts minutes and follows-up on deadlines for agreed upon action.Assists in the production of a variety of reports by compiling and analysing of field data, information and studies regarding environmental and socio-economic topics;Assist in the development and maintenance of positive working relationships with UNESCOa �s partners and relevant stakeholders, including but not limited to government agencies, donors, non-governmental organization, private sectors, and local communities;Prepare short reports, summaries, aides-memoires, minutes of meetings, media releases, updates for website regarding the extra-budgetary projects;Perform other official related duties as requested by the Senior Programme Specialist for Environmental Sciences.III. The working hours and work schedule as follows:
Mondays to Fridays, 40 hours per week

IV. Recruitment Qualifications
Education: A Bachelor Degree preferably in forestry, biology, environmental science, natural
resource conservation or related field.
Work Experience:At least 4 years relevant experience in development issues with local and/or international organizations;Having strong computer skills;Having experience in working with governmental and non-governmental agencies;Having strong analytical and negotiation skills;Able to work with minimal supervision, as well as a team player;Able to working in team.Technical requirements: Knowledge on issues related to environment, conservation, climate
change and sustainable development:Having experience in conducting conservation needs assessment and management effectiveness of PA;Having knowledge of current policies and governance framework and institutional capacity;Good knowledge on REDD and other sustainable financing mechanisms;Good knowledge on community-based natural resource management.Languages: Fluency in spoken and written in English and Indonesian as well as possess the
ability to draft documents and express views in a clear and concise manner.
Application:
All applications in English, with the most recent Curriculum Vitae besides the UNESCO Personnel History Form as well as a non-returnable passport-size photo should be addressed to the Finance and Administrative Officer, UNESCO Jakarta, and received by COB 26 December 2012, to one of the following:
621by mail for hard-copy to :
UNESCO House
Jalan Galuh II/5, Kebayoran Baru
Jakarta 12110
622by surat elektronik [surel/email] to jakarta--at--unesco.org N with subject title a �Vacancy_Project Assistant_ES Unita t
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and no telephone enquiries will be accepted.
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. UNESCO reserves the right to accept or reject any application.
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