Urgently required: Environmental Planning Specialist
Program PMD Mahakam - Promoting Community Livelihoods through
Sustainable and Integrated Management of the Mahakam Delta
Based on the Project Document (PRODOC), the outputs of PMD Mahakam
project
aimed to:
Develop a framework and capacity development packages intended to assist
the
Bupati's Office to review and synergize resources, program, projects,
and
action plans targeted at the Mahakam Delta. Identify potential overlaps
across sectors and potential conflicts among stakeholders, and establish
resolution mechanisms towards an integrated approach for the development
of
local livelihoods based on sustainable management of mangrove resources.
Develop a specific framework and package of capacity development
intended to
assist the relevant local government provincial and district offices to
identify potential overlaps and potential conflicts on land use, land
tenure
and land rights; establish resolution mechanisms through participatory
means
towards a comprehensive management approach of land use, land tenure and
land rights in Mahakam delta.
Introduce, integrate and enhance shrimp production based on
sylvo-fishery
models into existing program and projects developed by the local fishery
office and other elements of the district government and identify,
disseminate and promote alternative income initiatives.
Provide capacity development package to enhance the effectiveness of
mangrove rehabilitation program developed by local forestry office.
Functions / Key Results Expected
He/She will work to lead the BAPPENAS Work Package as an integral part
of
the project organization for Promoting Local Economic Development and
Community Livelihood through Sustainable and Integrated Environmental
Management of the Mahakam Delta.
His/Her overall conduct in terms of task management is under the
coordination of the Project Executive and day to day technical
supervision
from the Directorate of Environmental Affairs - BAPPENAS.
These intended outputs assume a division into 4(four) activities,
consists
of 1(one) supporting activity and 3(three) main activities as follow:
- Preparation and Administration
- Project Coordination; hosting and facilitating project stakeholders in
coordination workshops annually.
- IBSAP Facilitation, specially related to the protecting mangrove
biodiversity to support sustainable community livelihood; facilitate the
project integration with Kalimantan Bio-region action plan, as well as
disseminate nation-wide IBSAP progress.
- Technical and Policy Guidance; oversee the technical and policy
guidance
within the system of development planning processes and procedures.
Competencies
* Has strong technical and managerial competency in environmental
planning and spatial planning with hands-on experience in local
governments strategic planning.
* Has strong institutional overview over the national development
planning
system with regard to autonomous local government roles and
responsibilities
* Has appropriate knowledge and experience of participatory planning
processes and procedures, planning information system, decision support
system and methodologies.
* Has a positive and innovative approach in dealing with issues in
regard of
pilot study approach under the continuous improvement paradigm.
* Has an excellent written communication skill, with analytic capacity
and ability to synthesize deliverables and relevant findings for the
preparation of quality project reports.
* Has demonstrated knowledge and experience in project management.
* Has appropriate knowledge of environmental and biodiversity issues.
* Has maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking
members of national and local institutions, government and
non-government.
* Has ability to share knowledge and experience.
* Proven ability to work independently with limited supervision and
operate
effectively in a team environment.
* Focuses on result for the client and responds pro-actively and
positively to feedback.
* Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive
attitude.
* Has ability to work long hour, remains calm and in control under
pressures.
Competent in leading and ensuring all parties are well informed
regarding
relevant matters.
Education
Master or bachelor degree in environmental planning/management,
environmental economic, environmental development studies, earth
science, or other disciplines relevant to the scope of work.
Experience
* Master's Degree with 8 years or Bachelor's Degree with 10-15 years of
relevant experience at national or international context in development
areas, among others which dealt with strategic planning in regard of
sustainable development.
* Proven experience in providing development planning advisory services,
hands-on experiences in planning, designing, monitoring and evaluation
of
development projects.
* Familiarity with BAPPENAS area of responsibilities in overall national
development planning system and institutional arrangements.
* Familiarity with UNDP system, rules and procedures is an advantage.
* Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages and
in
handling of web-based management system and management information
system.
* Fluency in written and spoken English and Indonesian.
* Good information Technology skill.
Duration of contract: May - December 2008, with possible extend to 2011
Send your application and CV to lingkungan.hidup@bappenas.go.id
