Vacancy : Forest Social Advisor

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THE POST: FOREST SOCIAL ADVISOR

Responsibilities:

• Advice GP Forest team on implementation of FPIC and social issue related with forest conservation landscape level approach.
• Collaborate closely with other project technical staff in the implementation of the work plan for Forest conservation including HCVF, HCS work in Indonesia and to ensure that all project strategies, objectives and activities are carried as planned.
• Identify and train potential experts from the various fields of interest in order to develop and maintain the social expert on forest conservation Group for GP forest protection implementation.
• Monitor, update and report on work progress periodically as required by the project development team.

COMPETENCY PROFILE

Qualifications

• Degree in community development, anthropology, social science, planning, or other related discipline and strong understanding on social aspect in forest conservation.
• At least 5 years experience in community development, community organising, or stakeholder engagements and consultations in IP communities
• Understanding of the Free and Prior Informed Consent processes and requirements; previous working experience in FPIC process execution is an advantage
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills; Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Demonstrated ability to handle complex FPIC issues and conflicts involving diverse stakeholders
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision, both in the field and in the office, and able to travel within town area or out of base.
• Established network with relevant government agencies and private sector.

Organizational Competencies

• Professionalism
• Achievement
• Interpersonal Relationship
• Knowledge Sharing
• Values Diversity
• Innovation

APPLICATION GUIDELINES

Interested candidates are invited to write Letter of Introduction, explaining why you are qualified for the position and why you want to work for Greenpeace. Please attach this to a completed application form which you can download from

http://www.greenpeace.org/seasia/id/aksi-kamu/jobs/Forest-Social-Advisor/

and email to:jobs.id@greenpeace.org

Deadline for Applications: 26 March 2014

As we receive a large number of applicants for our advertised vacancies, we are unable to respond to those applicants who have not been shortlisted and we apologize for this in advance.  If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted.

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