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Social Forestry & Climate Change Officer
Under the ASEAN Social Forestry Network (ASFN) collaboration with RECOFTC in partnership with the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), the Ministry of Forestry of Indonesia as the ASFN Lead Country that hosts the ASFN Secretariat welcomes applications from highly qualified & motivated Indonesian Nationals for the Jakarta-based position of Social Forestry & Climate Change Officer.
2. The ASEAN Social Forestry Network (ASFN) is the first and largest government-driven social forestry network in Southeast Asia. Besides government agencies, members include research organizations, academia, non-governmental organizations as well as experts of related fields. ASFN’s role is to exchange experiences and share knowledge on social forestry and forestry issues affecting local communities through various means to targeted audiences. Ultimate beneficiaries of its efforts are poor people living in and around forests by enhancing their involvement in sustainable forest management (SFM).
3. The ASFN Secretariat is hosted by Indonesia; the Chairpersonship is rotated annually among ASEAN Member States. The ASFN Secretariat in Indonesia maintains the ASFN communication with international, regional partners and the ASEAN Secretariat. Network members meet once a year to discuss experiences in social forestry and determine activities for the following year.
Main Responsibilities
4. The Social Forestry and Climate Change Officer will play crucial role in ensuring that social forestry issues are considered in climate change mitigation mechanism discussions and development. He/she will be the focal point for coordinating input related to social forestry for climate change dialogues and initiatives in the region.
5. S/he is directly responsible to the ASFN Secretariat Chairperson. S/he will on regular basis update the ASFN Operations Officer on work progress, participate in regular Meetings at the ASFN Secretariat, and work closely with both the ASFN Operations Officer and the Communications and Networking Officer.
Main Tasks
o Inform ASFN social forestry focal points on latest developments in the climate change mitigation and adaptation discussions,
o Provide information and lessons learned on ongoing climate change mitigation and adaptation initiatives and projects within ASEAN,
o Share lessons learned on social forestry with relevance to climate change mitigation and adaptation mechanism,
o Inform ASFN Member States on latest developments on the social forestry dimensions of climate change mitigation and adaptation,
o Responsible for organizing ASFN events related to social forestry and climate change and for assisting in the organization of such events organized by other stakeholders within ASEAN Members States.
Others
o Implementing other tasks as required by the ASFN Secretariat Chairperson.
Essential qualification
o At least university graduate from top university with specialization in social forestry, socio-political aspects of natural resource management and familiar with the current issues on climate change. MSc. degree will be an advantage,
o Good knowledge on project management, o At least 5 years working experience, o Good proficiency in English,
o Independent, proactive and self-motivated,
o Computer competency and skills in common applications and programs, o Commitment to teamwork and collaborative work practices.
Desirable Qualifications
o Work experience with international organizations, o Experience in organizing events.
Contract Period
Holder of the position will perform full time for one (1) year period. Depending on performance and the availability of funds, contract may be extended.
Applications
Cover letter stating present salary and salary expectation, along with full resume and relevant supporting documents should be received by close of business (COB) of Friday, 20 February 2009 at [email protected] or in hard copy at the following address:
ASFN Secretariat
Directorate of Social Forestry Development (Direktorat BPS)
Directorate General of Land Rehabilitation and Social Forestry (Ditjen RLPS) Manggala Wanabhakti Building, Block 1, 14th Floor
Jl. Gatot Subroto, Jakarta 10270
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further process including interview. No phone inquiries will be entertained.
