Natural Resources Accounting Specialist

Chemonics seeks a short-term Natural Resources Accounting 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 Natural Resources Accounting Specialist will help assess the MMAF readiness and capability for implementing a system for integration of economic and environmental information into an accounting framework for fisheries (SEEAF) as a fisheries policy analysis and management tool, and identify and describe a process of institutionalization of SEEAF in Indonesia.

Responsibilities include:

· Compile data sets related to natural resources accounting for marine fisheries and aquaculture.

· Assist with the assessment of the data sets needed for building SEEAF.

· Assess the appropriateness of GOI and university organizations for building a long-term capacity to collect, maintain and analyze SEEAF datasets.

· Conduct focus group discussions and meetings with stakeholders to facilitate assignment implementation.

· Organize a seminar for GOI and other stakeholders to improve their understanding of SEEAF.

Qualifications:

· At least six years of experience in natural resource accounting.

· Master’s preferred or relevant experience.

· 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: “Natural Resources Accounting Specialist” to IMACS.project@gmail.com as soon as possible but no later than September 13, 2011. Finalists will be contacted.