UNDP Jobs - 58839- National Forest Landscape and Land Use Policy Spec

National Forest Landscape and Land Use Policy Specialist

Location :

Home-Based

Type of Contract :

Individual Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-Aug-15 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

National Consultant

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

50 working days

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/090/2015 - National Forest Landscape and Land Use Policy Specialist at the following link: http://procurement-notices.undp.org/view_notice.cfm?notice_id=24216

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

Competencies

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Master degree or higher in relevant areas such as environmental studies, natural sciences, forestry sciences, social studies, or other related fields.

Experience:

A minimum of 10 years of demonstrable experience in in forest and land use policy and landscape planning in Indonesia, in particular in Kalimantan;
knowledge of, and experience in, conducting carbon and HCS forest assessment;
Specialist knowledge of, and experience in, conducting carbon and HCS forest assessment;
Excellent technical writing, public speaking, and presentation skills (list of writing or articles should be provided).