Position
Status
Duration
Supervisor
Background
United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is the biggest regional section of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in which its Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia and hosted by the Provincial Government of Jakarta. UCLG is a worldwide association of local governments and the officially recognized voice of local governments by the United Nations. UCLG ASPAC has linkages to more than 7,000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people - more than half of the world population - and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India, and Indonesia.
United Cities and Local Governments Asia Pacific (UCLG ASPAC) is the biggest regional section of the United Cities and Local Governments (UCLG) in which its Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia and hosted by the Provincial Government of Jakarta. UCLG is a worldwide association of local governments and the officially recognized voice of local governments by the United Nations. UCLG ASPAC has linkages to more than 7,000 local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion people - more than half of the world population - and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China, India, and Indonesia.
UCLG
ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues in the Asia-Pacific
region. It promotes democratic local government, supports cooperation between cities,
local governments and their associations, and facilitates programmes, network
and partnerships to develop the capacity of local governments and the associations.
Moreover, UCLG ASPAC represents local governments politically within the international community, and with
the United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive societies which safeguard
equality, social and economic justice, and sustainable community development.
UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant thematic fields for nurturing sustainable
development comprising poverty alleviation, climate change, disaster
resiliency, culture, strategic planning, decentralization, local finance, gender equality, women
leadership and empowerment as well as good
governance.
UCLG ASPAC with its consortium partners is engaging in
one of current EU projects - International Urban
Cooperation Programme (IUC): Sustainable and Innovative Cities and Regions –
Regional Action Asia. The IUC programme is funded by the EU's Partnership
Instrument which supports the realisation of EU policy objectives in areas
including climate change and the external projection of the EU's growth
strategy "Europe 2020." The
global IUC programme seeks to establish cooperation in the areas of sustainable
urbanisation, climate change through sustainable energy on a mutual
benefit-basis with existing and new key EU partners. The project covers the EU
and China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, the Republic of Korea and
Vietnam, while UCLG ASPAC will primarily focus on the following target
countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Singapore, the Republic of Korea and
Vietnam. If deemed necessary, other
countries are agreeable to be the focus.
To
serve and support the IUC project in the mentioned focused countries and to
further facilitate cooperation between local stakeholders in Europe and Asia,
UCLG APSAC is establishing a SupportDesk
Team to support the administrative, logistic and technical aspects of the
project.
Purpose of Role/Position
Technical support to cities and regions for the
implementation of the project is a key service to be provided by the
SupportDesk. This function is complemented by systematic capacity development
and training as described under Task 3 of the project’s implementation phase.
The SupportDesk will also ensure the project’s sustainability to take place and
facilitate the establishment of bi- and multilateral cooperation.. The SupportDesk
will be accessible via dedicated website of IUC and a dedicated email and other
common virtual communication (a.o. Skype, Whatsapp, Chat/Messenger). The SupportDesk
constitutes “platform nature” of the project. The SupportDesk will be the
mechanism through which the project can daily and directly interact with cities
and regions, as well as other stakeholders interested in the project. It will
to a large extent be the external face of the project and the first contact
point of cities and regions. The SupportDesk will rely on a multilingual
knowledge platform (English and Indonesia) based on most appropriate IC
technologies and on a physical secretariat.
The IUC Asia SupportDesk Technical Expert will be
hired for eleven (11) months and a possibility for a one (1) year extension..
She/he will provide a home-based consultancy and if required, will be based at UCLG
ASPAC Secretariat Office in Jakarta for maximum two (2) months during the
assignment period. The Technical Expert is responsible for providing relevant
short-term expertise in areas such as urban development, climate and energy to
give project stakeholders a first, tailored responses and for forwarding
queries to appropriate players/partners identified as able to give technical
support (not funded under this project) for more complex technical support
issues. She/he shall report to Project Manager/SupportDesk Coordinator and take
day-to-day direction from the Project Manager/SupportDesk
Coordinator and/ or Secretary General.
Objectives:
1.
In
terms of component 2 (refer to IUC Asia Website “ Sub-National action under the
Global Covenant of Mayor initiative”), the main workload will derive from
providing guidance to signatories on developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) and
the related Emissions Inventories of the Covenant of Mayors.
2.
In
consultation with entities providing methodological support to the Covenant
(including EU’s Joint Research Centre), the Desk will adapt the current
Covenant methodological tools and guidelines (to include the Global Covenant of
Mayors) to the Asia region.
3.
The
Desk shall regularly produce FAQs on the Covenant to guide Asian stakeholders.
4.
The
Desk is to foresee its participation, at least twice a year, in training and
peer review activities related to technical aspects of the Covenant, organised
by the European Commission in Europe.
Scope of Works/Key
Duties
Under this scope of work, the Technical Expert will carry
out the following key activities:
1. Be responsible for adaptation of
the current Covenant methodological tools and guidelines (to include the Global
Covenant of Mayors.
2. Be responsible for providing
guidance to signatories on developing a Climate Action Plan (CAP) and the
related Emissions Inventories of the Covenant of Mayors.
3. Be responsible for regularly
producing FAQs on the Covenant to guide Asian stakeholders.
4. Be responsible for seeking
reference from strategic partners on technical solutions.
5.
Be
responsible for participating in training and peer review activities related to
technical aspects of the Covenant.
Special requirements
of the assignment:
- Minimum ten (10) years of experiences in similar position in an NGO and/or an International Organization, multi-donor agencies, and/or development partner and/or relevant institutions.
- Advanced knowledge in environmental issues, climate change, urban and sustainable development, and energy.
·
Demonstrated knowledge of policy
contexts and sustainability issues facing local governments, organisations and
local communities.
·
Postgraduate qualification and
extensive experience in research and consulting in the above areas in NGOs
and/or an International Organization.
·
Honest, trustworthy and demonstrate
sound work ethics.
·
Excellent interpersonal skills.
·
Problem solving skills.
·
Responding to inquiries with timely
manner.
- Experience in working in an international environment, respecting different cultures and nationalities.
- Ability to quickly establish professional rapport with colleagues and other persons.
- Ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines required.
- Positive work ethic with a willingness to learn.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
- Ability to plan and effectively manage complex, long-term projects.
- Ability to work as a team player on multiple projects.
- Strong analytical and research skills are required.
Deliverables:
1. Materials for updating project web’s
contents and news
2. Timely feedback and response
3. Adapted methodology (Guidebook, Climate
Action Plan (CAP) template, monitoring guide, methodology for CAP evaluation,
training materials and FAQ)..
4. Enhanced capacity and knowledge of
signatories to develop a CAP and Emissions Inventories.
5. Number of concluded/implemented LAP
increased.
6. FAQ on the project regularly produced.
7. Knowledge of SupportDesk Team on technical
aspects of the Covenant increased.
Supporting team
The post
will be supervised by the Project Manager/SupportDesk Coordinator and supported
by Financing Specialist and Project Administrator.
How to apply
Please email your CV
and Cover Letter to finance@uclg-aspac.org and programme1@uclg-aspac.org before December 28, 2017.
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