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Application deadline is on 19 January 2015.
Background | |
| “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 aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well 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.” Despite impressive progress and ongoing efforts, Indonesia is still faced with a number of challenges in achieving sustainable development, which promotes economic and social development as well as environmental protection that benefits the entire population. The current economy of Indonesia is “brown,” which is based on energy intensity, high carbon, and exploitation of ecosystem services. This has resulted in rapid ecosystem degradation and unsustainable development. The Government of Indonesia (GoI) has been striving to achieve a transition from the current “brown” economy to green economy development pathways. To realize this, it is central to integrate the principles of green economy into the processes of policy decision making, namely planning, budgeting, monitoring and evaluation. GoI has demonstrated the commitment towards sustainable development by issuing three National Action Plans, namely National Action Plan to Reduce Emission Reduction (RAN-GRK), National Action Plan for Climate Change Adaptation (RAN-API) and Indonesia Biodiversity Strategic Action Plan (IBSAP). The Sustainable Development Financing (SDF) project is intended to support this transition process. The project will be implemented during 2014-2017 and is an umbrella project of UNDP for all climate & biodiversity financing projects in Indonesia. The project will be implemented by the Fiscal Policy Agency of the Ministry of Finance in close coordination with Bappenas, the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, Ministry of Home Affairs and Indonesia Institute of Sciences. The project targets three thematic areas: climate change mitigation, adaptation and Biodiversity. The aim of the project is to strengthen the capacities of the Government of Indonesia to green the budget process by development and application of budget tagging system, fiscal instruments and performance-based budgeting system to enhance implementation of three action plans; RAN/RAD GRK (climate mitigation), RAN API (climate adaptation) and IBSAP (biodiversity). The project consists of three regional/global UNDP projects: the UNDP-UNEP Poverty-Environment Initiative (PEI); Building Transformative Policy & Financing Frameworks to Increase Investment in Biodiversity Management (BIOFIN) funded by the European Union and the Federal Ministry of Environment of Germany; and Strengthening the Governance of Climate Finance to Benefit the Poor and Vulnerable funded by Swedish International Development Agency. The project activities will focus on supporting effective implementation of RAN-GRK, RAN-API and IBSAP. The component activities include, but not limited to: 1. Put in place system to integrate biodiversity & ecosystem services, climate mitigation and adaptation in sectoral & development policy, planning & budgeting: 2. Assessing the financing & governance needs for the implementation of RAN-GRK, RAN-API and IBSAP. 3. Identify, access, combine & sequence different sources of funds to meet the financing needs. 4. Initiate implementation of the resource mobilization strategy at national level. 5. Establishment of budget tagging and performance-based budgeting system to allow tracking expenditure and assess cost-effectiveness of the activities. 6. Development of fiscal instruments and policies to support effective implementation of RAN-GRK, RAN-API and IBSAP. In order to implement the Sustainable Development Financing (SDF) project, this consists of three initiatives mentioned above, we are seeking a qualified Public Finance Analyst. The Public Finance Analyst will be supervised and report to the Head of Center for Policy and Climate Finance and Multilateral (PKPPIM) of the Ministry of Finance and the UNDP Programme Manager for Climate Change. The Public Finance Analyst is working closely with the Project Manager, supports the development and management of the SDF portfolio. |
Duties and Responsibilities | |
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Ensures implementation of programme strategies focusing on achievement of the following results: • Provision of technical programmatic support to the development of relevant programme/project proposals in line with the overall support to UNDP’s PFM competency through SDF programme activities, developing concept note for second phase of support for the SDF, including all the necessary preparation such as consultations, liaising with the Government, facilitation of inputs from relevant advisors and consultants, legal documentation etc. • Provide support to the development of policy briefs in priority areas which demonstrate the links between climate change, biodiversity and major national and sub-national budgeting and fiscal policy concerns. • Provision of technical notes and briefings as necessary for high level policy dialogues with government counterparts and donors as necessary. • Provision of technical programmatic support to the development of the UNDP Environment Unit – Climate Change and Biodiversity programme portfolio, focusing on Performance Based Budgeting in Indonesia (both national and sub-national components), support and manage the Review of fiscal instruments in Indonesia (both national and sub-national). • Provision support for Ministry of Finance and relevant sector ministries to develop indicators for the performance based management system. Reviewing and developing ways to strengthen and operationalize the system at national and sub-national levels building on Indonesia’s past experiences. • Develop lines of enquiry and assessment guidelines for the process for both the performance based budgeting and fiscal instrument reviews ensuring alignment with the overall national budget formulation process and the relevant climate change policies (RAN GRK, RAN API) and biodiversity. • Identify priority fiscal instruments relevant for national and/or subnational implementation • Strengthen key government officials for implement climate change analysis as part of the formulation of performance indicators and priority budget documents. • Strengthen institutions to track and report on climate change and biodiversity expenditures as part of the budget process at national and sub-national levels. • Effective mapping, gap analysis on active development partners, donors, private sector actors in the field of Public Financial Management in Indonesia and timely identification of opportunities • Identification of entry points capacity development and promote the inclusion of capacity development strategy as an integral part of project implementation. 2. Provision of top quality policy advisory services to the Government, creation of strategic partnerships and implementation of the resource mobilization strategy related to the specific high-priority projects, in cooperation with the Management Support and Business Development Team focusing on the following results : • Development of policies and institutions that will address problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners. • Creation of strategic and innovative partnerships with key-development partners and the private sector. • Analysis and research of information on donors, preparation of substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation, identification of opportunities for initiation of new projects, active contribution to the overall office effort in resource mobilization. • Effective liaison with the Programme Manager to further strengthen strategic programme orientation and optimize programme relevance, strengthen coordination with key stakeholders, particularly development partners, private sector, and the government to identify opportunities for collaboration, formulate joint initiatives to maximize impacts and efficiency, and minimize duplication of efforts; • Effective communication of the SDF programme in order to facilitate resource mobilization from various sources bilateral donors, the private sector; etc. in coordination with Communication team in CO • Established network and liaison functions with Government institutions, academic/research institutions, NGOs, UN organizations, civil society in the specific thematic areas and other development partners in order to coordinate the overall implementation of the SDF programme, to obtain possible cost-sharing/co-financing of programmes and projects in line with the strategic goals of UNDP, country needs and donors’ priorities. 3. Provision of top quality advisory services and facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results: • Provision of technical support to development of policies and institutions that will address the country problems and needs in collaboration with the Government and other strategic partners. • Effective support to the project management units in identifying the appropriate modalities for acquiring inputs for project activities. 4. Production and dissemination of lessons learnt across the portfolio and ensuring effective cross-project and cross-unit knowledge fertilization focusing on the following results : • Identification on entry points for knowledge generations and knowledge sharing from project experience; and when appropriate to ensure contributions to knowledge networks and communities of practice. • Identification of sources of information related to policy-driven issues. Identification and synthesis of best practices and lessons learned directly linked to project and programme country policy goals • Information sharing and facilitation of dialogue within the donor community by initiating and/or participating in consultative meetings that will address the issues and needs in collaboration with key partners. • Establishment and expansion of advocacy networks which are linked to international networks and proposed for expansion of network to the Project Manager, thus relevant, high-impact advocacy campaigns are implemented with key partners. • Effective support in identification, documentation, drafting of best practices and lessons learned • Effective support to the establishment of showcase to external stakeholders on progress made and impacts delivered • Developing handbook/training material for government officials and parliamentarians and the relevant committees helping them to ask questions that ensure that key schemes and allocations take the climate change and biodiversity dimension into account during the budget sessions • Professional growth through active learning. |
Competencies | |
Core Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing A Policy-Oriented Agenda Level 1.2: Ppreparing information for advocacy
Level 1.2: Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
Levle 1.2: Maintaining a network of contacts
Level 1.2: Enhancing processes or products
Level 1.2: Providing inputs to resource mobilization strategies
Level 1.2: Basic research and analysis
Level 1.2: Fundamental knowledge of own discipline
Level 1.2: Preparing information for global advocacy
Level 1.2: Establishing effective client relationships
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Required Skills and Experience | |
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Education:* Master degree in Economics, Public Finance, Environment, or other relevant fields of study. Experience:* • At least 7 years of relevant experience in support country process of governance reform including public financial management (especially performance based budgeting systems) and institutional reform; • Proven experience in providing advice on public finance / institutional reform to senior policy makers and practitioners in governments of developing countries a must, and experience in Asia an advantage; • Experience in working on climate change and climate change finance and an understanding of development effectiveness; • Work experience with a broad range of stakeholders including civil society, media and parliament in promoting transparency and accountability for government policy, Planning and budgeting as well as programming; • Experience working in the international organization or UN family is an advantage; • Full computer literacy in internet searching and Microsoft Office programmes i.e. MS-Word, MS-Excel and MS-Power Point. Website management experience is an asset. Language Requirements: • Fluency in written and spoken English is an absolute necessity; • Fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia is required. Other Requirements: • Demonstrated strong familiarity with development projects and UNDP programmes in Indonesia. • Strong knowledge and experience of Climate Change • Excellent inter-personal and team building skills. • Full time availability for project management duties is essential. • Familiar with Government and UNDP procedures. • Up-to-date computer skills required. APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to download the form P-11 UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply . All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements |
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