National Oceans Policy Specialist

Chemonics seeks a short-term National Ocean Policy Specialist for the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Support project in Indonesia. The project aims to sustainably manage Indonesia’s marine and coastal ecosystems.

The National Oceans Policy Specialist will work in coordination with the International Oceans Policy Specialist and the MMAF to evaluate previous documents concerning ocean policy that were prepared, assess any institutional constraints that will affect development of a national oceans policy, and recommend a procedural framework for preparing an oceans policy and related area management plans.

Responsibilities include:

· Compile versions of ocean policy documents that had been prepared previously and evaluate with respect to any issues and constraints affecting GOI ratification;

· Conduct focus group discussions and meetings with related stakeholders regarding their perceptions and concerns about a national oceans policy;

· Assess any institutional constraints to establishing the legislation and procedures required for implementing a national oceans policy;

· Assist the International Oceans Policy Specialist to develop a roadmap for drafting a national oceans policy;

· Organize a seminar on national oceans policy involving MMAF and other stakeholders to discuss findings and next steps.

Qualifications:

· At least six years of experience working in policy with the government at the national and local levels.

· Law degree or relevant experience in oceans policy.

· Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.

· Strong English writing and speaking skills required.

Application Instructions:

Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with the subject: “National Ocean Policy Specialist” to IMACS.project@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than September 13, 2011. Finalists will be contacted.