Lowongan Kerja USAID IFACS - Tapaktuan Aceh Selatan

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest for the Governance Specialist (Tapaktuan, Aceh based) on our USAID Indonesia Forestry and Climate Support Project (USAID IFACS).

USAID IFACS seeks to reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change, and help the Government of Indonesia (GOI) conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife, and ecosystem processes (including carbon sequestration).

JOB SUMMARY:

S/he is responsible for the overall implementation of USAID IFACS activities in her/his designated region, including one or more landscapes, in the area of governance as defined in the project contract. Governance activities will also be closely coordinated with and support other components as well. S/he will report to the Regional Manager and receive technical advice from the Jakarta based Governance Advisor.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Participate in the development of the initial regional, landscape, and district level implementation plans in the area of governance based on the overall project work plan and oversee their implementation. This will involve coordinating with the Regional Team and developing and maintaining direct consultation with a vast array of stakeholders to establish a vision and direction for the overall landscape programs as well as identifying specific implementation activities.Contribute to the annual planning process in their specified region and contribute to the overall project work plan development.N Define the need for, develop scopes of work, identify implementing partners and oversee the use of project resources in governance which may include subcontracts, grants, short-term technical assistance, training and workshops among others.N Provide technical assistance directly to regional, district and local governments in the areas of spatial planning, budgeting, donor coordination, project development and other areas crucial to project development and implementation.Assure cohesive and consistent communication and dialogue with key regional stakeholders including GOI officials, local communities, NGOs, universities, private sector players, and other donors. This will involve establishing a working relationship with some and information sharing with others.N Assure programmatic, gender and technical integrity of regional governance activities through engaging Jakarta based technical advisers and integrating activities at the field level with other regional team members.Coordinate and participate in governance-related trainings and workshops.Support activities of other site-level specialists.Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities as defined and to development of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as requested.DELIVERABLES:Facilitate government institutional coordination and policy making for budget planning, zonation, multi-stakeholder participation, to clarify land and resource rights and inclusion of climate change adaptation and mitigation;Work with the government to recognize the rights and responsibilities of local communities to manage their forests;Train government officials, NGOs, private sector and community members in relevant aspects of spatial planning, landscape approaches, carbon finance, and climate change mitigation and adaptation;Training materials and reports for all workshops and training activities held in the region on Governance related themes; andOthers as defined in annual work plans.QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS): University degree in relevant subject matter such as public administration, governance, rural development, and others.10 years of experience working in similar roles either for donor projects, the private sector, or GOI, 3 years of experience working on donor projects preferred.In depth knowledge of the assigned region/landscape; should either be from the region or have at least 5 years working there.N In depth understanding of land use, governance, conservation and climate change issues in the assigned region.Native fluency in spoken and written Indonesian;Professional competency in spoken and written English.Strong coordination and team playing skills;Strong written and verbal communications skills;Ability to engage in activities occurring in multiple field sites with multiple stakeholders across Indonesia;Willingness to travel extensively in Indonesia.Please submit your recent CV as of 17 March 2013 (the latest) with subject Governance Specialist (Tapaktuan, Aceh based) to: recruitment--at--ifacs.or.id

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