SCBFWM Reg Facilitator

REGI ONAL FACI LI TATOR OF STRENGTHENI NG COMMUNI TY- BASED FOREST

AND WATERSHED MANAGEMENT ( SCBFWM) ( NATI ONAL)

Location :

Regional Office at Mataram NTB and Kupang NTT, I NDONESI A

Application Deadline :

18-Nov-09

Type of Contract :

Other

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

12 months

Background

Background I nformation

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. I t is also supported by Global Environment Facility (GEF) through UNDP in I ndonesia.

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.

Objectives of Assignment

Under the coordination of Project Manager and National Project Director, the Regional Facilitator of SCBFWM is responsible to ensure the performance of project implementation in the region, ensure the management of overall conduct of the project, initiate activities by mobilizing goods and services, check of progress and watch for plan deviations, ensure that changes are controlled and problems addressed, monitor risks and report on progress.

Scope of Work, Expected Results, Deliverables, Expected Final Products

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of Work

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Responsible to Project Manager in Jakarta

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Act as representative of SCBFWM Project in the region.

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Coordinates and facilitates planning, implementation and monitoring of the project at site and regional levels

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Ensure that all stakeholders understand/ aware about their roles to achieve the project objectives.

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Cooperate and consult with related government institutions at local, district and provincial level to coordinate project program and activities at field level effectively.

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Collaborate with national and regional experts in preparing, implementing and monitoring of project activities including development of work plan, budgeting, developing and supervising administration and finance staff in regional office.

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Submit the project reports demanded by project manager and NPD (monthly, quarterry and annually report) including field activities, administration and financial matters. Ensure that report compliance with the donors and the Government of I ndonesia regulations.

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Ensure that procurement of good and services conducted suitably with existing regulations

and Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) developed by UNDP and Ministry of Forestry.

Expected Results

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Good performance of project implementation in regional levels based on programs framework and existing regulations of the Government of I ndonesia and donor(s).

Deliverables

1. Good performance of Regional Office and project activities in accordance with existing regulations applied by both the Government of I ndonesia and donor(s).

2. Periodic reports (progress and monitoring/ evaluation) are well prepared and established. 3. Financial activities have been well established and implemented.

4. The Government of I ndonesia and donor(s) are able to gain best practices from the implementation of the project.

Expected Final Products

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Project Goal and objectives at the regional level have been achieved.

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The Government of I ndonesia and donor(s) are satisfied with the project implementation.

Competencies

Corporate Competencies:

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Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability.

Functional Competencies:

Development and Operational Effectiveness

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Maturity and confidence to engage with senior members of national and international institutions, both government and non-government, and provide policy advisory support services;

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Sound judgment, good analytical skills, as well as professionalism and personal maturity;

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Ability to organize work efficiently and deal with a heavy workload;

Communications and Networking

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Has excellent oral communication skills and conflict resolution competency to manage inter-group dynamics and mediate conflicting interests of varied actors.

Leadership and Self-Management

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Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback

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Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude

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Remains calm, in control and good humored even under pressure

Required Skills and Experience

Qualifications

Education:

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Bachelor Master Degree on watershed, forestry, agriculture, natural resources management and/ or environmental. A Master degree will be an advantage

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Experience: 5 years of working experience in the field of forestry, watershed management and/ or environmental conservation. 2 years of working experience in related international projects.

Skills:

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Office management (administration and finance) in addition to good understanding on technical aspects.

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Basic computer operation skills (words, excel, power point)

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Good interpersonal approaches skills.

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Ready to work in a project location (Mataram-NTB, Kupang-NTT and Lampung)

Language requirements:

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Excellent in Bahasa I ndonesia and good understanding in English language.

ALL APPLI CANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMI T AS PART OF THEI R

APPLI CATI ON . Click here to dow n load the form P11

Female candidates are encouraged to apply

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