UNDP Jobs - 56808- Re-Advertisement)

Re-Advertisement) - Platform Advisor

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

02-Jun-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

60 working days within 5 (five) months with possible extension

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

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/EU/064/2015 - Platform Advisor (Re - Advertisement) at the following link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=22555

Please do not send your application through this website and send the complete application to bids.id@undp.org (only application with complete supporting document received in bids.id@undp.org before or at the closing date will be proceed).

Duties and Responsibilities

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/EU/064/2015 - Platform Advisor (Re - Advertisement) at the following link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=22555

Competencies

Interest candidate has to access procurement notice Ref.: IC/UNDP/EU/064/2015 - Platform Advisor (Re - Advertisement) at the following link:

http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=22555

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Bachelor degree or higher in areas relevant of Ecology Study/Science in Forestry/Environmental Engineering/Social Studies/Management and Public Policy or other relevant discipline.

Experiences:

A minimum of 20 years of professional experience in the palm oil industry/sector;
Experience working on conservation and environmental policy or related area, with experience in deforestation and agricultural expansion;
Experience working on, and expertise on sustainable palm oil issues at the national level, with a firm understanding of social environmental challenges relating to palm oil;
Experience in leading a major industry organization;
Strong network with Indonesian palm oil industry, Ministry of Agriculture and other Government institutions, smallholder organizations and NGOs;
Proven experience in working with and establishing working relationships with a broad range of Indonesian ministries, ministers and high level officials;
Experience working with Government and interdepartmental procedures preferred, especially the ability to understand political/sensitive issues and act accordingly.