Background
“UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, UNDP offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.”
UNDP Indonesia’s mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We, the UNDP Country Office (CO), aim to be a bridge between Indonesia an all donors as well as maintaining our status as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Governance Reforms, Pro-Poor Policy Reforms, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment Management, with the overarching aim of reducing poverty in Indonesia. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in a variety of crosscutting initiatives focused on HIV/AIDS, gender equality, and information and technology for development.
I. Organizational Context
REDD+ (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and forest Degradation) has gained traction in the international climate change dialogue and has become an eminent priority for Indonesia because deforestation and forest degradation still represent a major source of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, in addition to hindering human development and causing environmental problems in the country. Most of Indonesia’s GHG emissions are related to land degradation, inappropriate land uses, and land conversion.
Indonesia has played a leading and continually expanding role in addressing the global climate change challenge. At the G20 Summit in Pittsburgh on September 2009, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono committed to a 26% emission reduction target by 2020, and 41% emission reduction with international support, making Indonesia the first large developing country to do so. It is widely acknowledged that REDD+ will play an important role to support Indonesia’s voluntary commitment to reduce its emissions. To deliver significant reductions a set of clear targets, tailored strategies, policies and institutions will be required.
The Norway Indonesia Climate Change Partnership
In response to the President’s firm commitment, on May 26th, 2010, the government of Indonesia and Norway signed a Letter of Intent (LoI), outlining a USD 1 billion programme of “Cooperation on reducing greenhouse gas emissions form deforestation and forest degradation”. This ambitious programme will be implemented in three phases, namely “Preparation”, with five key results to be achieved mostly by the end of 2010; “Transformation”, involving substantial capacity building and a single-province pilot over the period 2011-2013; and “Contributions for verified emission reductions”, from 2014 onwards, for national level implementation of measures to reduce emissions. This is a crucial programme aiming to reduce deforestation and land degradation in Indonesia’s substantial forest cover, together with associated Green House Gas emissions.
Reporting to the IT Officer, the Web Content Developer will be responsible for keeping abreast of the latest news and developments in the REDD+ space and sharing that with the relevant stakeholders. Also, as a part of REDD+ Taskforce Working Group Communications and Stakeholder Engagement, the Content Developer will work with all the members from 9 (nine) Working Group to develop effective, original and targeted written content on various online and digitally printed media.
Duties and Responsibilities
II. Functions / Key Results Expected
Summary of key functions:
• Ensure a high-quality information of REDD+ website and various printed or digital media
• Engage and build relationships with stakeholders groups
• Maintenance of websites, databases and knowledge management systems
• Facilitation of knowledge building and knowledge sharing
Ensure a high quality of information in the REDD+ website, focusing on achievement of the following results:
1. Established public awareness and disseminated potential information of climate change & deforestation, at national and provincial level.
2. Developed highly effective, original and targeted pieces of writing to communicate to a wide audience
3. Well monitored related news, developments and documents on REDD+ related websites, such as website by government agencies, donors, other environmental agencies and NGOs and best-practice Indonesian websites, and disseminate relevant materials to REDD+ Task Force, REDD+ Secretariat, Technical Teams or stakeholders
4. Measurable planning based on original ideas for sustainable online community engagement and evaluation mechanism are developed and to ensure they contribute to Task Force Working Group’s goal achievement.
Engage and build relationships with stakeholder groups, focusing on achievement of the following results:
1. Established relationships with stakeholder groups, including those in the provinces and media, to understand range of issues and better communicate to specific target group.
2. Well written communication based on cooperative work with Media and selected groups of NGOs/industries as well as other technical teams
3. Play a major role in the research, planning, development, and execution of the REDD+ Task Force communication campaigns to the community and the public, including the targeted NGOs, Donors and other related stakeholders
Maintaining content of websites, newsletter and knowledge management systems, focusing on achievement of the following results:
1. Well and regular maintainance, updated information on REDD+ website and other digital and printed media.
2. Proof read, edited and well writen informative and/or creative materials for website content, promotions, press release, etc, in Bahasa and English on a regular basis in a tone and structure that reflects the vision and voice of the REDD+ Task Force and appropriate for the target audience.
3. Effective monitoring, review and support to the development of articles written by other personnel for timely submission to the Communication and SE WG for website and newsletter update and maintenance.
4. Updated necessary information from field or provinces designated for REDD+ project to collect data eligible for website and newsletter contents
Ensures facilitation of knowledge building and management focusing on achievement of the following results:
1. Effective support to REDD+ Task Force and PMU staff in identification, documenting and drafting of best practices and lessons learned.
2. Organization of training for the REDD+ Task Force and PMU staff on effective communications and advocacy.
3. Provision of assistance and cooperation with Communication and Stakeholders Engagement WG to help materialize their mandates including the formulation and development of communication strategy.
III. Impact of Results
A fully-operational and regularly updated REDD+ website and various digital/printed media; including an intranet section and other communication materials as deemed necessary by the Task Force and Secretariat, conveying a professional and credible content/information in the tone and manner in line with Task Force vision.
Competencies
IV. Competencies and Critical Success Factors
Functional Competencies:
Advocacy/Advancing a Policy-Oriented Agenda
Level 1.1: Support the preparation of information for advocacy
? Identifies relevant information for advocacy for a variety of audiences
? Makes research of contacts in the media, government, private sector, donors, other agencies, civil society in other stakeholders for UNDP’s advocacy efforts
? Demonstrate practical understanding of written communications and the digital landscape/format and how to incorporate these channels into the REDD+ Taskforce communication programs
Building Strategic Partnerships
Level 1.1: Maintaining information and databases
? Analyzes general information and selects materials in support of partnership building initiatives
Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 1.1: Basic research and analysis
? Researches best practices and poses new, more effective ways of doing things
? Documents innovative strategies and new approaches
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level 1.1: Fundamental knowledge of processes, methods and procedures
? Understands the main processes and methods of work regarding to the position
? Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
? Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning
? Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments
Creating Visibility for UNDP/Supporting UNDP’s Capacity to Advocate
Level 1.1: Research and information gathering
? Disseminate information and materials on UNDP’s development/humanitarian activities
? Maintains networks and knowledge assets for use in visibility and image activities
Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals
Level 1.1: Research and analysis
? Identifies relevant information for advocacy for UNDP’s goals for a variety of audiences
Conceptual Innovation in the Provision of Technical Expertise
Level 1.1: Research and provision of information
? Responds positively to new approaches
Client Orientation
Level 1.1: Maintains effective client relationships
? Reports to internal and external clients in a timely and appropriate fashion
? Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
? Establishes, builds and sustains effective relationships within the work unit and with internal and external clients
? Responds to client needs promptly
Core Competencies:
? Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity
? Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment
? Self-development, initiative-taking
? Acting as a team player and facilitating team work
? Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively
? Creating synergies through self-control
? Managing conflict
? Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing is the responsibility of each staff member.
? Informed and transparent decision making
Required Skills and Experience
V. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
? Bachelor Degree (S1) in one of the following disciplines: environmental science, public policy, journalism, communication or other related subjects.
? Solid knowledge on Web Content Management System and its application in relation to core content of website
? Proven skills of writing and journalism with sensible judgment on newsworthy issues which benefits the provision of information through website and or print/online publication.
? Familiarity in climate change issues (i.e environment, forestry, marine and fishery) or REDD, is an advantage
? Proven competency in idea organization, media-standard coverage and report at field or designated provinces.
? High proficiency in writing both in English and Bahasa Indonesia in line with the prevailing standard of online and print media Having qualification of making report writing including editing and proofreading of publication materials
? Having knowledge on communication strategy conception and development focusing on the target audience of certain publication materials.
Experience:
? Minimum 4 years of experience as web content developer, journalist, reporter, writers or other relevant works
? Proven experience in handling professional publishing procedures and practices that improve the content, range and quality of articles for International publication such as factsheets, reports, journal, bulletin and other outreach materials. Experience of producing this material particularly related to Climate Change issues will be highly advantageous
? Experience and understanding in climate change and REDD+ issue will be highly advantageous
? Previous work experience in development organization will be an advantage.
? Possess good, interpersonal and communication skills
? Ability to work with minimum supervision and in tight deadline
? Experience on journalism in loca and national media publication house both print and online media . International experience in this area will be advantageous
Language Requirements:
Excellent written and spoken English and Bahasa Indonesia
APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION . Click here to down load the form P11
Female candidates are encouraged to apply
UNDP Indonesia reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP Indonesia at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements
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