Chemonics seeks Coastal Planning and Policy Specialist

Chemonics International seeks a Coastal Planning and Policy Specialist for
the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Change Support (IMACS)
project. This project supports the Government of Indonesia (GOI) in
improving sustained management of marine ecosystems by providing technical
support for key marine activities with the Ministry of Marine Affairs and
Fisheries (MMAF), local communities, and the private sector.



Responsibilities include:



·         Promoting engagement across GOI to develop policies on coastal
degradation and climate change adaptation with a focus on Ministry of
Environment.

·         Building capacity of MMAF staff in interdisciplinary, national
development of coastal community resilience and climate change adaptation
policies.

·         Supporting dialog between MMAF and local communities to adapt
regulatory frameworks for coastal climate adaption practices including
zoning, land and sea use planning.



Qualifications:



·         Advanced degree preferred but not required

·         Knowledge of Indonesia’s issues and policies on climate change
adaptation and community resilience (CCAR).

·         Experience implementing CCAR strategies with local and national
level counterparts

·         Previous work in professional training and institutional capacity
building

·         At least 7 years experience in a role relevant to the work listed
above

·         Proficiency speaking and writing in English



Interested applicants should send a cover letter and resume with the
subject: “Coastal Planning and Policy Specialist” to
IMACSproject@gmail.comas soon as possible but no later than April 26,
2013. Finalists will be
contacted.