Chemonics seeks a short-term Strategic Planning Expert

Strategic Planning Expert

Indonesia – April 9, 2014




Page Chemonics seeks a strategic planning consultant for the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS) project. The consultant will coordinate with and support the IMACS and Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) strategic planning teams to develop a marine affairs and fisheries strategic planning framework. This framework will be integrated into MMAF’s five-year strategic plan (2015-2019) to ensure a holistic approach to sustainable economic benefits from Indonesia’s aquatic resources. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

The Strategic Planning Expert will prepare materials and events to support the MMAF Planning Bureau and MMAF the IMACS team. The Strategic Planning Expert will complete the following tasks:


·         Define methodology that will be used by the IMACS team to report on strategic planning issues in the present MMAF strategic plan, and recommendation to MMAF on how to improve the next plan and on ways to implement the recommendations;

·         Review and assess MMAF strategic planning objectives, performance and achievement in marine affairs and fisheries during the period of 2010-2014

·         Arrange, coordinate and conduct meetings, forum group discussions, workshops and interviews with stakeholders on strategic planning issues, i.e., MMAF, DKPs, other governmental enforcement agencies and non-governmental institutions, and individuals.

·         Lead and participate in the identification, review, analyses and syntheses of strategic issues and factors, consisting of  key strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats; and recommend strategic planning issues to be addressed for the period of 2015 -2019.

·         Participate in policy analysis, and provide strategic advice on the framework for dissemination, socialization and exchange of ideas with various stakeholders on surveillance and enforcement strategic planning issues

·         Coordinate similar activities carried out by other development actors and support the government’s development coordination mechanisms.

·         Represent IMACS in national and regional forums and other key meetings and events, speak on strategic program issues, participate in policy dialogue, discuss policy initiatives, report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas to influence the agenda.

·         Maintain active relationships and partnerships with Government institutions, NGOs, the UN system and agency partners, intergovernmental and international non-governmental organizations, academia, media, and the private sector, on national priorities in the area of local governance in order to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization, share ideas and influence the agenda and priorities;

·         Prepare methodology to be used to support the development of MMAF’s strategic plan and strategy implementation program for 2015 – 2019.

·         Be part of the IMACS strategic planning support team, assisting MMAF & contribute as required

 Qualifications:

·         Master’s Degree in a relevant discipline required; strategic management essential

·         Minimum 10 years of relevant experience at senior academic level, high-level government official, international consultant, or industry professional

·         Experience working in teams comprised of senior government officials, university professors, recognized scholars, fisheries experts, senior industry members and other eminent people

·         Ability to lead and be part of a bigger team in the formulation of strategic policies and sound development programming

·         Ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome challenging situations;

·         Strong technical and practical leadership and knowledge in issues related development and management, coordination and effectiveness

·         Familiarity with MMAF governance systems and roles of key stakeholders in the area of national development plans, local-level planning and coordination

·         Experience in capacity development and facilitating positive transformational change

·         High level program/activity planning and reporting skills

·         Experience in undertaking activities aimed at increased political support and access to financial resources for strategic planning and implementation of activities

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

·         Willingness to travel to selected provinces throughout Indonesia for two one-month trips from May through September 2014

·         Fluent English required; good command of written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia desirable

Application instructions:

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to IMACSrecruit@chemonics.com by April 9, 2014 with “IMACS - Strategic Planning Expert” in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please. Finalists will be contacted.



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