Terms of Reference
Title : Outreach and Communication Specialist (national consultant) Report to : 1. National Project Director (NPD) of SCBFWM
2. Head of UNDP CO Environment Unit Duty Station : Ministry of Forestry Jakarta
Duration : 6 (six) months, Full Time
Location : Jakarta Office-SCBFWM Secretariat Background Information
The Ministry of Forestry (Directorate General of Land Rehabilitation and Social Forestry) is in the process of implementing Strengthening Community-Based Forest and Watershed Management (SCBFWM) for the period of 4-5 years to come (2009-2014). The project is implemented under the framework of the Ministry of Forestry’s programs activities. It is also supported byGlobal Environment Facility (GEF)through UNDP in Indonesia.
The project is meant to enhance and upscale the GOI’s programs on community-based forest and watershed management by addressing inequitable distribution of benefits from forest resources and lack of coordination among stakeholders and sectors as major underlying causes of land forest degradation.
The project is specifically designed to complement (a) the 5-year national pledge of approximately USD 300 million to rehabilitate degraded forest and land distributed to 282 prioritized watersheds located in 400 districts (32 provinces) and (b) the GOI’s annually approved pledge – from the Reforestation Fund – for district reforestation. Main activities of the project are the development of CBFWM plot demonstration in 6 selected locations; mainstreaming of CBFWM in policy, program, activities and funding of government and local governments and the enhancement of stakeholders’ capacity at various levels (national, provincial, districts and community) in the program of CBFWM.
Strengthening Community-Based Forest and
Watershed Management (SCBFWM)
Project
in
Indonesia
Objectives of Assignment
Under the guidance and supervision of National Project Director (NPD) and National Project Manager (NPM) of SCBFWM Project, the Outreach and Communication Specialist (national consultant) will support the implementation of the project in terms of Outreach and Communication aspect both in national and regional level.
The Outreach and Communication Specialist (national consultant) works in close collaboration with the Implementing Partner, NPD, NPM, MoF staffs, and related stakeholders to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery for the project.
Scope of Work and Deliverables Scope of Work
1. Support the implementation and monitor advertising communication and campaign activities for regional and national activities based on the outlined strategy of the SCBFWM project
2. Manage production, dissemination and stock maintenance of publication and
communications materials for national/provincial/district use. It includes assistance in the locally developed materials by regional Coordinators to ensure message uniformity;
3. Manage project’ day to day activities with advertising agency, media buying agency, and or other grants program/consultant to support SCBFWM project.
4. Support in providing guidance and recommendations for UNDP/Implementing Partner’s approval of project plans and revisions that are relevant to outreach and watershed management aspect.
5. Support in arranging standard operational procedure (SOP), guidance of project implementation and or project management and develop TOR of project activities.
6. Review grant proposals of SCBFWM activities are proposed by CBOs, NGOs or other implanting partner institutions.
7. At the regional level the Outreach and Communication Specialist works with other team on preparation, implementation and monitoring program of outreach and communication, including development workplan, schedule and financing
8. At the national level the specialist will work closely with the Ministry Forestry, Ministry of Agriculture and other related national government institutions in supporting SCBFWM program
9. Develop partnership with wide range of stakeholders, including government, private sectors, NGOs and community and develop linked program on the outreach and communication with national and regional government
Deliverables
1. Periodic reports (progress and monitoring/ evaluation) are well prepared and established. 2. Leaflet, posters, news letters, and other publication of project activities.
3. Video and other documentation files of project activities.
Term of payments
Payment will be made on monthly basis based on time sheet and expected results.
The incumbent will have a performance evaluation at the end of the contract which will be carried out by Ministry of Forestry.
Qualifications
Education: University Degree (S1) on communication , publication and related fields. Master degree will be an advantage
Experience:
1. At least 5 years working experience in the field of outreach and communication, working experience in related international projects will be an advantage.
2. Proven track record of experience on outreach and communication projects
Skills: 1. Computer operation skills (words, publisher, power point) 2. Good interpersonal approaches skills.
3. Has excellent written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project related matters and relevant findings for the quality project reports.
4. Able to work under pressure and limited time.
5. Able to work in a team atmosphere, shares knowledge and experience
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