UNDP Jobs - 52478- Specialist on Monitoring and Evaluation of Preside

Specialist on Monitoring and Evaluation of Presidential Decree No. 6 year 2013 - (National, 1 post)

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

19-Jan-2015

Application Deadline :

31-Dec-14 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

4 months

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

4 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

Interested candidate has to access the procurement notice Ref : IC/UNDP/REDD+/176/2014 –Specialist on Monitoring and Evaluation of Presidential Decree No. 6 year 2013 at the following link: http://www.id.undp.org/content/indonesia/en/home/operations/procurement. Please do not send your application through this website and do send the complete application to redd-bids.id@undp.org (only application with complete supporting documentation received in redd-bids.id@undp.org before or at the closing date will be proceed).

Context of the REDD+ initiative:

Indonesia is the third largest emitter of carbon dioxide (CO2) and the world’s largest emitter from agriculture, forestry and other land use. Over the past five years, Indonesia’s annual deforestation rate has averaged around 1 million hectares, which contributes to an estimated 87 percent of Indonesia’s annual emissions. In response to this situation, in 2009, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, made a voluntary commitment to the world to reduce emissions as much as 26 percent under a business-as-usual scenario or up to 41 percent with international support by 2020.

According to the Second National Communication from Indonesia to the UNFCCC, Indonesia is expected to emit around 2.9 million metric tons (gigatons) by 2020 under the business-as-usual scenario. A commitment to reduce that amount by 26 percent would mean a reduction of 0.8 gigatons, while 41 percent would amount to a reduction of 1.2 gigatons. A reduction from an expected 2.9 to 1.7 gigatons by 2020 is a challenging commitment for a country aiming to maintain its 7 percent annual growth rate. Nevertheless, this commitment has been translated into a comprehensive National Action Plan known as RAN-GRK (PP 61/2011).

On top of this National Action Plan, President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono issue Presidential Decree No. 10 in 2011, a moratorium on the award of new licenses in primary natural forests and peat lands, announced in May 2011. This is an important step for improving management of forest resources by “pausing” business-as-usual and allowing time to implement reforms. The moratorium continued in 2013 by issuing Presidential Decree No. 6. REDD+ National Agency together with President’s Delivery Unit is obliged to monitor and report to the President of Republic Indonesia on the its progress. A set of action plans of this regulation was formed and agreed by each corresponding ministries. The program in its Presidential Decree No. 6 year 2013 consists of:

Moratorium on new licenses in primary natural forests and peat lands
Updating the Indicative Map of New Licenses Moratorium
Consummation of Forest Management and Peat Lands Regulation
Consummation of Management Regulation for Emission Reduction

Each action plans set a measureable targeted every three months and ended in May 2015. Generally aimed to provide basic foundation for emission-reduction target for the forestry and peat-land sectors associated with economic development and porverty reduction.

Context of this ToR:

It is in this context that REDD+ Agency is seeking Specialist on Monitoring and Evaluation of Presidential Decree No. 6 year 2013 about Forest Moratorium.

Objectives of Assignment:

Deliver report of action plans accomplishment of Presidential Decree No. 6 year 2013 and provide further recommendation needed regarding the continuity of this moratorium of new licenses in primary natural forests and peat lands.

Duties and Responsibilities

Scope of work:

Monitor the output achievement as targeted in the Presidential Decree No. 6/2013 actions plans;
Provide recommendation, facilitation, coordination needed in order to achieve the target in action plans with responsible ministries and agencies;
Debottleneck problems occur during the process in achieving the targets with responsible ministries and related agencies.

Travel

The consultant is expected to conduct travels to the following areas:

Central Kalimantan for 5 days, North Kalimantan for 5 days, and Riau for 5 days.

Expected Results

Evaluation report of Presidential Decree No.6 year 2013 period February 2015-May 2015;
Monthly report on contributions made in facilitating and coordinating responsible agencies in achieving the target in the action plans;
Report on recommendations of the moratorium of new licenses in primary natural forests and peat lands’ continuity.

Deliverables

February’s report on contributions made in facilitating and coordinating responsible agencies in achieving the target in the action plans;
March’s report on contributions made in facilitating and coordinating responsible agencies in achieving the target in the action plans;
April’s report on contributions made in facilitating and coordinating responsible agencies in achieving the target in the action plans;
Evaluation report of Presidential Decree No. 6 year 2013 period February 2015-May 2015 including recommendations of the continuity of new licenses in primary natural forests and peat lands moratorium.

Competencies

Functional Competencies:

Knowledge Management and Learning

Promote knowledge management in UNDP and a learning environment in the office through leadership and personal example; and
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills.

Development and Operational Effectiveness

Ability to conceptualise issues and analyse data;
Ability to coordinate the work of others;
Ability to implement new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioural/attitudinal change;
Good knowledge of Results Management Guide and Toolkit; and
Ability to demonstrate good knowledge on Climate Change and/or REDD issues.

Management and Leadership

Builds strong relationships with clients, focuses on impact and result for the client and responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Demonstrates openness to change and ability to manage complexities;
Leads teams effectively and shows mentoring as well as conflict resolution skills; and
Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.

Required Skills and Experience

Academic Qualifications:

Master’s degree in business administration, forestry, environmental, or regional planning with at least 4 years’ experience in related fields.

Experiences:

Experience in monitoring and reporting mechanism as applied in Indonesian government system;
Experience in strategic planning based on logical framework to a wide range of different social groups;
Strong network and vast knowledge of Indonesian government officials;
Experience in producing (bilingual) written material on a broad-range of REDD subjects, targeting a wide-range of stakeholders;
Ability to understand the differences and similarities of a wide range of social groups;
Experience in preparing policies, processes and material for stakeholders.

Language:

Fluent in English.

Other Requirements:

In addition to the scope and output stated above, the incumbent will be required to undertake other ad hoc tasks that may arise during the contract period. These tasks should not impede on the incumbent’s ability to meet contractual obligations/deliverables.
All materials and other intellectual property produced while working under contract including, but not limited to, documents, presentations, white papers, photographs and other media, will remain the property of the REDD+ Taskforce and are required to be submitted to WG Coordinator for archiving.
This assignment will require extensive communications with stakeholders from different locations and in different circumstances and, with this in mind, it may be necessary to accommodate some irregular working hours.

Application: