GIZ Indonesia for the Forests and Climate Change Program (FORCLIME) Project: Trainees Program for Papua/Southwest Papua/South Papua Provinces

Since 2019, FORCLIME has been supporting the implementation of an internship programme for students from universities in Tanah Papua. The objective of this programme is to assist with the implementation of forestry development projects and human resource development efforts in Papua. In 2019, 13 students from Cenderawasih and Papua Universities participated in the FORCLIME internship programme. In 2020, there were 5 students from Papua University (UNIPA) and 1 student from the University of Ottow Geissler. In 2021, there were 5 students from Cenderawasih University and 2 students from IPB University participating in the programme, while in 2022, there was one student from Cenderawasih University, two students from the University of Ottow Geissler Papua, one student from Musamus University in Merauke and six students from the University of Papua.

Since the end of 2021, FORCLIME has been engaged in several activities to support the empowerment of villages that are assisted or recommended by FORCLIME partners. Starting April 2022, FORCLIME has also recruited nine (9) community advisors to assist selected villages in Tanah Papua together with FORCLIME's partners.

To provide the interns with wider experiences, they will be involved in various activities such as Forestry Planning, Social Forestry, and Conservation conducted together with FORCLIME's local partners, which include government institutions as well as community groups in Tanah Papua. This will provide the interns with the opportunity to learn more about sustainable forest management, land use planning, community empowerment, and other related topics. Through this internship programme, FORCLIME aims to support the local partners and promote village empowerment initiatives in FORCLIME-supported villages, while providing valuable training and experience for university students in Tanah Papua.

This year, all interns who participate in the FORCLIME Internship Programme will be posted in the offices of project partners who are related to the pilot villages. This will provide them with more focused training and practical experience related to the specific needs of the villages. Through this arrangement, the interns will be able to participate more actively in the project implementation process, as they will be working directly with the project partners and local communities. This will give them an opportunity to apply their skills and knowledge in real-life situations, while at the same time contributing to the sustainable development of the pilot villages. Overall, this arrangement is expected to enhance the effectiveness of the FORCLIME Traineeship Programme and provide more meaningful learning experiences for the trainee.

To support the Provincial Advisor for the implementation of the FORCLIME programme, we are seeking up to 7 (seven) trainees for the following universities in Tanah Papua^*):

•      4 (two) trainees for Jayapura District, Papua Province

•      2 (two) trainees for Sorong Selatan and Tambrauw District, as well as Sorong, Papua Barat Daya Province

•      1 (one) trainee for Merauke, Papua Selatan Province.

*) local hire (candidates from local domicile are preferred, relocation not provided) 

Trainees Program for Papua/Southwest Papua/South Papua Provinces

  A.    Responsibilities

Trainees actively engage in the program by attending an introductory course, working closely with experienced advisors, and taking on tasks that suit their skills and the program's objectives. They immerse themselves in field activities, diligently track their experiences, and participate in evaluations to measure their progress. As vital contributors, trainees share their findings and insights, thereby promoting collaboration and enhancing discourse within the academic community on sustainable forest management and capacity-building.

Activities for this trainee program include:

• In close coordination with Provincial Coordinator, support activities to the achievement of programme objectives under FORCLIME strategic with specific emphasis on delivery of awareness-raising and capacity building related to development of sustainable rural livelihood, forest management and biodiversity conservation.
• Trainees assist in Forestry Planning and participatory mapping in Papua's FMUs.
• They collaborate with advisors and Field Facilitators to support local communities, including Forest Farmer Groups (KTH).
• Trainees develop skills in Forest Planning, Social Forestry, Conservation, and University Forest Management.
• They participate in Social Forestry development in the BBKSDA and National Park areas.
• They conduct forest inventory and socio-economic surveys to identify opportunities for Social Forestry Groups or Business Groups. 

B.    Tasks

1.      Main tasks

·         Complete the mandatory web-based training required by GIZ
·         Trainees assist Advisors in Forestry Planning at Papua's FMU and aid Field Facilitators in guiding Farmer Groups to conduct participatory surveys for conservation. They assist in long-term management plan development for Social Forestry and Community groups. They support community business growth in Cycloop Nature Reserve and mentor Farmer Groups in institutional management, working closely with Field Facilitators. Trainees contribute to University Forest Work Plan development and engage in activities in Wasur National Park area. Interns will be assigned tasks according to their placement in the aforementioned topics.
·         Support Field Facilitator in working with Farmer Groups/Community, particularly related to institutional governance at the village level.
·         Help Field Facilitator organize meetings with Farmer Groups or Community members.
·         Assist in organizing and documenting events (e.g., taking pictures and/or videos) such as exhibitions, talk shows, workshops, and trainings.
·         Support the program by documenting and filing materials for knowledge management purposes.
·         Report and present the results of the internship as part of the work report. These activity reports must be individual and free from plagiarism, as developing writing skills is an essential learning objective and will be evaluated. This requirement emphasizes the importance of originality and individual growth throughout the program.
·         Attend the Introduction Training conducted after contract signing.

2.      Other duties/additional tasks

·         Participate in FORCLIME's regular weekly meetings (attendance is mandatory on Wednesdays).
·         Supports administrative team in preparing administrative documents, such as creating attendance lists in accordance with GIZ regulations, and collecting administrative materials related to financial reporting.
·         Contributes to the coordination process in the implementation of FORCLIME activities.
·         Participate in networking events related to FORCLIME strategic areas.
·         Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management.
·         Expected to contribute one or more articles, depending on the theme of their activities, to the FORCLIME website, composed using detailed and informative activity sheets. 

C.    Required qualifications and competences

·         Fresh graduate or last semester student in Mathematics and Natural Sciences (MIPA), Forestry Agriculture, Forestry and Marine Sciences, Economics/Information Technology/Social and Political Sciences/Agriculture or other related academic fields.
·         Students' interests and knowledge should be rooted in biology/forestry and mapping (for Biology and Geophysics students respectively). They should have a thorough understanding of customary forests, non-timber forest product utilization, and environmental services.
·         They should display interest in forestry, particularly forest planning in the Conservation Area under BBKSDA
·         A solid understanding of integrated area management through Biosphere reserves, National Parks, and concept development of Social Forestry in National Park area management is also crucial, with a particular focus on planning in Wasur National Park areas.
·         Have motivation to learn and stay in the villages during the assignment
·         Able to communicate effectively.
·         Self-motivated with time management skills and ability to work with minimum supervision, and strong willingness to learnHave a laptop with standard specifications
·         Good command of Ms. Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams);
·         Have ability on English (at least passive).
·         Gives preference to GIS and Mapping interest.

Duty Station: Jayapura/Sorong/Tamberauw/Sorong Selatan/Merauke
Working Hours: 5 working days per week, 8 working hours per day
Period of Traineeship: 6 (six) months
Expected Joining Date: ASAP                                    

Interested candidates shall submit comprehensive resume and a motivation letter to: recruitment-indo@giz.de before July 28^th, 2023. 

Please put: FORCLIME Trainee PP / FORCLIME Trainee PBD / FORCLIME Trainee PS as your email subject and name the files using following format:  [Your Complete Name]_[Motivation Letter/CV]

 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified