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Location : Riau, INDONESIA
Application Deadline : 10-Oct-14
Additional Category Environment and Energy
Type of Contract : Service Contract
Post Level : SC-6
Languages Required :
English
Expected Duration of Assignment : 6 (six) months extenable
Background
I. Organizational Context
“UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, UNDP offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.”
UNDP Indonesia’s mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We, the UNDP Country Office (CO), aim to be a bridge between Indonesia an all donors as well as maintaining our status as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.
Background
On 26 May 2010 the Governments of Indonesia and Norway signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) to establish a REDD+ Partnership. The first phase of this REDD+ Partnership (Phase 1) was to establish an agency with the capacity to implement and manage REDD+ projects initially in the pilot province Central Kalimantan and progressively in other priority provinces across Indonesia. A Task Force (Satuan Tugas, Satgas) was established to support this initial phase and, as of June 2013 at the end of the Task Force’s mandate, the following progress was achieved:
Drafting of an integrated Presidential Regulation regarding the establishment of a REDD+ Agency and governance of REDD+ in Indonesia;
Finalisation of a REDD+ National Strategy (Stranas) and development of Provincial Strategies and Action Plans (PSAPs) for the eleven priority provinces;
Agreement on, and legal basis for, the structure and operations of a REDD+ Financial Instrument (FREDDI); its implementation awaits the establishment of the REDD+ Agency and the subsequent release of funding for Phase 2 of the LoI;
A methodology, partially trialled, for the structure and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of the MRV technical unit; while international standards and an international/national REDD+ registry remain in development, the unit is ready for mobilisation following the establishment of the REDD+ Agency;
Legal review of regulatory requirements related to REDD+ implementation in particular land tenure, forest and peat-land governance, forest monitoring and law enforcement, consolidation of land concessions, and a Moratorium on all new concessions for conversion of peat and natural forest in Indonesia; and
Successful implementation of a wide range of projects by the REDD+ Task Force in the pilot province Central Kalimantan with a focus on developing an operational capacity and an enabling environment for REDD+ projects.
These achievements have prepared a basic foundation for a future REDD+ national programme that aims to address the emission-reduction target for the forestry and peat-land sectors and the national long-term goals associated with sustainable economic development and poverty reduction.
Context of this TOR
For the second phase of the REDD+ Partnership (Phase 2) to commence, it is required that the REDD+ Funding Instrument (known as FREDDI) is formally established by the REDD+ Agency along with a legal basis for its operations. Considering the time involved in establishing a fully operational Funding Instrument, additional interim funding has been provided under the Indonesian-Norway Partnership to support any potential gaps that may arise after the REDD+ Special Team’s assignment ends and the establishment of FREDDI. In addition, this funding will provide further resources for the capacity development of the REDD+ Agency in its preparations for the implementation of Phase 2 of the Indonesian-Norway Partnership. This interim funding will be managed by UNDP as a continuation of its role as fund manager under Phase 1 of the partnership.
Under the guidance and supervision of the BP REDD+ Partner Provinces Advisor, The REDD+ Project Coordination Associate for Riau provides service to accelerate implementation and to enhance coherence of the various components of the REDD+ programme in the field as well as to ensure close and effective cooperation between BP REDD+ and provincial authorities.
The REDD+ Project Coordination Associate for Riau works in close collaboration with the operations, programme and projects staff in the CO and UNDP HQs staff whenever necessary to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
II. Functions / Key Results Expected
BP REDD+ was formed and is based in Jakarta. Even so REDD+ is an initiative in the form of a national programme. At this stage authorities in some 11 provinces including Riau have agreed to become locations for implementing REDD+ programmes.
In order to accelerate implementation and to enhance coherence of the various components of the REDD+ programme in the field as well as to ensure close and effective cooperation between BP REDD+ and provincial authorities, there is a need for a representative office for BP REDD+ in those provinces where REDD+ activities are most intense.
Programme Cooperation offices in the provinces support BP REDD+ to synchronise and harmonise several aspects of the REDD+ programme in the field, including:
Increasing the capabilities and capacities of local government agencies, implementing partners and the wider communities together with the quality of executing agencies in implementing REDD+;
Conducting coordination and close cooperation with stakeholders in the regions including with local authorities and various community groups with an interest in REDD+
Conducting coordination in compiling and implementing REDD+ polices as well as mainstreaming REDD+ in developments in the regions;
Conducting oversight and evaluation of REDD+ programmes, projects and/or activities in the field;
Undertaking coordination and facilitating the resolution of conflicts and disputes related to REDD+ programmes, projects and/or activities in accord with prevailing laws and regulations;
Supporting programmes of REDD+ monitoring/measuring and reporting for BP REDD+ and related institutions.
III. Impact of Results
The BP REDD+ Project Coordination Associate for Riau is expected to:
Prepare programmes of training to support local authorities, implementation partners and the wider community in the implementation of REDD+;
Develop and maintain close cooperative relations with local authorities as well as various community groups that are engaged in REDD+ activities;
Synchronise and harmonise various BP REDD+ programmes that are being implemented in the regions;
Facilitate and organize visits and schedules for officials of BP REDD+;
Implement and support the implementation of monitoring and evaluation of REDD+ programmes, projects and/or activities in the regions;
Support efforts aimed at resolving conflicts and disputes related to the implementation of REDD+ programmes, projects and/or activities, in accord with prevailing laws and regulations;
Become a member of various Special Teams/Taskforces established by the Head of BP REDD+;
Undertake other tasks related to REDD+ as directed by the Head of BP REDD+.
Competencies
IV. Competencies and Critical Success Criteria
Functional Competencies:
Building Strategic Partnerships
Maintaining a network of contacts
Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Basic research and analysis
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Analyzes the requirements and synthesizes proposals
Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Promoting Organizational Change and Development
Basic research and analysis
Researches and documents ‘best practices’ in organizational change and development within and outside the UN system
Design and Implementation of Management Systems
Research and analysis and making recommendations on management systems
Maintains information/databases on system design features
Develops simple system components
Client Orientation
Establishing effective client relationships
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
Actively supports the interests of the client by making choices and setting priorities to meet their needs
Promoting Accountability and Results-Based Management
Basic monitoring
Gathers, analyzes and disseminates information on best practice in accountability and results-based management systems
Monitors the implementation of corporate accountability and results-based management systems and makes recommendations to enhance performance of business units
Core Competencies:
Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
Self-development, initiative-taking
Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
Creating synergies through self-control
Managing conflict
Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
Informed and transparent decision making
Required Skills and Experience
V. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor degree in Environmental, social sciences, development work, or closely related discipline is required.
Experience:
Minimum 4 years of experience in development work.
Familiarity with environmental sector would be an asset
Experience in project management.
Previous experience in development assistance or related work for donor organization, governmental institutions, CSO/NGO is will be advantage.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) and knowledge of spreadsheet and database packages.
Other Requirements:
Well-developed analytical, presentation and drafting skills;
Proficiency in current office software applications is necessary.
Possess good, interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work with minimum supervision
Language Requirements:
Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia
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