Vacancy announcement: Regional Forestry, Trade and Private Sector Officer (Tapaktuan, Aceh based)

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest for the
Regional Forestry, Trade and Private Sector Officer (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:

He/she is responsible for the overall implementation of USAID IFACS
activities in his/her designated region, including one or more landscapes,
in the area of private sector development as defined in the project
contract. Private sector development activities will also be closely
coordinated with and support other components of the project as well. He/she
will report to the Regional Manager and receive technical advice from
Regional Forestry, Trade and Private Sector Advisor (Jakarta based).

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

His/her responsibilities and tasks include:

1. Provide technical assistance directly to local communities and
government and private sector entities to support small and medium
enterprises and harness investment for forest management and biodiversity
conservation. Technical assistance, among other things, will include
providing direct input to communities and private sector on small business
skills (e.g. cash flow forecasting, negotiating appropriate pricing for
goods and services, etc.), identifying and implementing sustainable SME
opportunities, best SME practices, payment for environmental services, low
emission development practices, as well as organizing and leading trainings
in related areas.

2. Work with other members of the USAID IFACS team and partners to
assist target districts to develop and implement low emissions development
strategies (LEDS).

3. Provide and coordinate assistance to extractive industries to
improve their practices to lower emissions and reduce impacts on
biodiversity, in accordance with funding restrictions.

4. Develop private community partnerships for forest management that
generate income opportunities for local communities.

5. Develop and implement sustainable financing mechanisms to support
spatial plans, including such activities as park rehabilitation,
establishment and protection of wildlife corridors, watershed management,
and forest conservation.

6. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities as defined and
to development of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as
requested.

7. Participate in the development of the initial regional, landscape,
and district level implementation plans in the area of private sector
development based on the overall project work plan and oversee their
implementation. This will involve coordinating with the Jakarta based Forest
Trade and Finance Advisor and developing and maintaining direct consultation
with a vast array of stakeholders, especially private sector players, the
Chamber of Commerce (KADINDA) and industry associations, or financial
institutions and others to establish a vision and direction for the overall
landscape programs as well as identifying specific implementation
activities.

8. Contribute to the annual planning process for their specific
technical area and region and contribute to overall project work plan
development.

9. Define the need for, develop scopes of work, identify implementing
partners and oversee the use of project resources in private sector
development which may include subcontracts, grants, short-term technical
assistance, training and workshops among others.

QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS):

. University degree in relevant subject matter such as business
administration, finance, rural development, and others;

. 6 years of experience working in similar roles either for donor
projects, the private sector, or GOI with at least 3 years of experience
working on donor projects;

. In depth knowledge of the regions in Indonesia or at least 3 years
working there;

. In depth understanding of land use, forestry, and conservation
issues in the regions, will be advantaged;

. Native fluency in spoken and written Indonesian;

. 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 24 February 2013 (the latest) with
subject Regional Forestry, Trade and Private Sector Officer (Tapaktuan, Aceh
based) to: recruitment@ifacs.or.id

Tetra Tech ARD is an equal opportunity employer.