Terms of Reference
Title : Natural Resources Management Policy and Legislation Specialist (national consultant)
Report to : 1. National Project Director (NPD) of SCBFWM 2. Head, Environment Unit, UNDP CO
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
1. Under the guidance of National Project Director and Project Manager of SCBFWM project, the Natural Resources Management Policy and Legislation Specialist will support the implementation of the project related to policy and legal aspect of community based forest and watershed management both in national and regional level. .
2. The Natural Resources Management Policy and Legislation Specialist work close collaboration with the implementing partner, National Project Director, National Project Manager, Ministry of Forestry staffs and related stakeholders to exchange information and ensure consistent service delivery to project.
Scope of Work and Deliverables, Scope of Work
1. Support effective natural resources management policy and legislative aspect for strategic management of SCBFWM project
2. Support in providing guidance and recommendations for UNDP/Implementing Partner’s approval of project plans and revisions that are relevant to natural resources
management policy and legislative aspect.
3. Support in arranging standard operational procedure (SOP), guidance of project implementation and or project management and develop TOR of project activities. 4. At the regional level the natural resources management policy and legislative specialist
works with other SCBFWM team including development work plan, schedule and financing.
5. Review grant proposals of SCBFWM activities are proposed by CBOs, NGOs or other implanting partner institutions.
6. Develop partnership with wide range of stakeholders, including government, private sectors, NGOs and community and develop linked program on natural resources management policy and legislative with national and regional government
7. At the national level the specialist will work closely with the Ministry Forestry and other related national government institutions in supporting SCBFWM program.
8. Assist NPM in project management, coordination and ensure the successful of project implementation, and the Government of Indonesia and donor(s) are able to gain best practices from the implementation of the project
Deliverables
1. Periodic reports (progress and monitoring/ evaluation) are well prepared and established. 2. Working papers on the natural resources management policy and legislative aspect for
3. Project goal and objectives at the national and regional level have been achieved. 4. The Government of Indonesia and donor(s) are satisfied with the project implementation.
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:
A master degree in socio-politic, natural resources management policy, environmental sciences and relevant subjects, a doctor degree is an advantage;
Experience:
1. At least 10 years working experience in the field of Natural resources management and related field projects, working experience in related international projects will be an advantage. 2. Proven track record of experience on natural resources, ,
environmental management projects
Skills:
1. Have excelent written communication skills, with analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project related matters and relevant findings for the quality project reports.
2. Basic computer operation skills (words, excel, power point) 3. Good interpersonal approaches skills.
4. Able to work under pressure and limited time.
5. Able to work in a team atmosphere, shares knowledge and experience
