UNDP Jobs - 16494- UNREDD Team Leader 2: REL, MRV, fair payment mecha

UNREDD Team Leader 2: REL, MRV, fair payment mechanism and co-benefits (For Indonesian nationality only)

Location :

Ministry of Forestry (MoFor), Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Other

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

14-May-10 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

Other

Duration of Initial Contract :

12 months with possibility for extension

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

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

UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim to be a bridge between Indonesia and all donors as well as a trusted partner to all stakeholders. We work in four key areas of development: Democratic Governance, Regional Development and Poverty Reduction, Conflict Prevention and Recovery, and Environment and Climate Change. Besides the four priority areas, UNDP Indonesia is also engaged in crosscutting initiatives such as HIV/AIDS and gender equality.

I. Organizational Context

The UN-REDD Joint Programme is a collaborative programme between UNDP/UNEP/FAO, aimed at coordinating national and international efforts in the creation of a post Kyoto agreement on REDD. The Programme was officially launched by the Norwegian Prime Minister and UN Secretary General in September 2008, and Indonesia was selected as one of the pilot countries.

The Ministry of Forestry Indonesia, together with FAO, UNEP and UNDP has successfully developed the UN-REDD National Joint Programme (NJP) for Indonesia. The NJP was signed by the Indonesian Government and the UN in November 2009.

The Objective of the UN-REDD NJP is “to support the GoI in attaining REDD-Readiness”. In order to secure this Objective, three Outcomes will be pursued:

Outcome 1: Strengthened multi-stakeholder participation and consensus at national level.
Outcome 2: Successful demonstration of establishing a REL, MRV and fair payment systems based on the national REDD architecture.
Outcome 3: Capacity established to implement REDD at decentralized levels.

To implement the NJP, a UN-REDD Programme Management Unit (PMU) will be established at the Ministry of Forestry. The PMU will be headed by a National Programme Manager with technical support coming from a Chief Technical Advisor. The PMU will include three teams each focusing on one of the three outcomes. Each of these teams will be headed by a team leader who will report to the National Programme Manager.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Duties & Responsibilities

Under the guidance and supervision of the National Programme Manager, the team leader is responsible for the implementation of the activities under outcome 2 of the National Joint Programme: Successful demonstration of establishing a REL, MRV and fair payment systems based on the national REDD architecture. The activities focus on the following outputs identified under outcome 2:

2.1 Improved capacity and methodology design for forest carbon inventory within a Measurement, Assessment, Reporting and Verification System (MRV), including sub-national pilot implementation
2.2 Reference emissions level (REL)
2.3 Harmonized fair and equitable payment mechanism at provincial level
2.4 Toolkit for priority setting towards maximizing potential Carbon-benefits and incorporating co-benefits, such as biodiversity conservation and poverty alleviation under MDG

The team leader will manage the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of this programme component, and will be supported by experts as required. The team leader will represent the UN-REDD Programme Management Unit at activities related to outcome 2.

He/she has to keep abreast of technical developments related to outcome 2. By actively interacting with the Chief Technical Advisor, the UNREDD Regional and Global Policy Advisors and other local/national/international stakeholders, the team leader will deliver information on national and local needs for policy and capacity development support to the Ministry of Forestry and the UN agencies for the implementation of outcome 2.

Develop a strategy, annual and quarterly workplan and its operational budgets for activities under outcome 2 and ensure timely submission of work plans and the corresponding budgets to National Programme Manager;
Develop and coordinate the activities under outcome 2 to ensure its results are in accordance with the Project Document;
Conduct synthesis of the works, reports and other outputs of consultants and subcontractors involved in the Project under outcome 2;
Assist in the preparation of substantive and financial program reports, including quarterly/semi-annual/annual progress reports and the program final report;
Document and analyze the project’s effectiveness, summarizing lessons learned, successful tools and methodologies;
Foster and establish technical links with stakeholders and other related REDD initiatives, including global UN-REDD;
Liaise with UN agencies on assistance required for the implementation of activities;
Identify and mobilize specific technical assistance required for the programme component, including preparation of Terms of References for consultants and contractors;
Represent the project at various national, regional and global meetings.
Undertake tasks as requested by the Program Manager, the Deputy Director, and the Director of the UNREDD Programme;

III. Key Results Expected

Detailed TORs for activities under outcome 2 to be used as a general guidance for experts and technical support staff in executing UNREDD activities.
Quarterly and Annual workplans developed;
Planned activities under outcome 2 effectively and efficiently implemented;
Quarterly and Annual technical reports on progress made, and achieved quality of delivered results
High quality of delivered results

Competencies

IV. Competencies

Proven track record of working on database management, including metadata management, and GIS;
Proven record of working in complex teams and programs in defining and achieving developmental targets;
Ability to analyze and present complex and complicated issues, and to generate solutions;
Strong interpersonal skills, commitment to team work and to working across disciplines and stakeholders at all levels;

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

Post graduate degree in forestry, environment, earth sciences or a closely related field.

Experience:

At least 10 years of relevant work experience in forestry and natural resources management, of which at least 5 years project management experience..
In-depth knowledge and practical experience in forest inventories, experience with remote sensing is an asset.
In-depth knowledge and practical experience on a broad range of other forestry and sustainable development issues, such as: REDD, socio-economic aspects, poverty and forest resources, land tenure, drivers of deforestation, illegal logging, payment for environmental services and biodiversity.
Strong links with relevant stakeholders in Indonesia
Strong managerial skills, covering the full project cycle.
Computer literate, including GIS

Language Requirements:

Proficient in Bahasa Indonesia and English language, spoken and written.
Indonesian citizenship

ALL APPLICANT MUST COMPLETE P11 FORM AND SUBMIT AS PART OF THEIR APPLICATION

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.