UNDP Jobs - 23983- Thematic Windows Assistant (Post No: 23983) (For

Thematic Windows Assistant (Post No: 23983) (For Indonesian nationality only)

Location :

Jakarta, INDONESIA

Type of Contract :

Service Contract

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

26-Jun-11 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

SC-5

Duration of Initial Contract :

6 months (July to December 2011)

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, 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

The Government of Indonesia established the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF) decree in September 2009. The ICCTF shall be nationally managed, and is part of Government’s commitment to implement the Jakarta Commitments to enhance national ownership and improve aid coordination in response to climate change.

In this framework, the Government and the UNDP shall jointly establish and implement the project titled “Preparatory Arrangements for the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (PREP-ICCTF)”. Under terms of the signed Letter of Agreement (September 2009), the objects of the project shall be to (1) Provide support to priority climate change initiatives as prioritized by the Government, during an interim period, while the ICCTF is being established; (2) Provide support and development for establishment of the ICCTF; and (3) Support capacity development needs of the Government of Indonesia for the efficient and effective implementation of the ICCTF. The project shall enable the Government and national trustee to gradually assume full operational responsibility within the PREP-ICCTF period.

To implement the PREP-ICCTF, various staff will be hired and activities undertaken under the ICCTF Secretariat, which will also cover the functions of a standard UNDP Project Management Unit (PMU),

ICCTF operates in three windows, namely: energy, forestry and peatland, and resilience and adaptation. On June 2010, the ICCTF Steering Committee has approved three pilot projects to be funded in the first batch funding of ICCTF. The pilot projects covers the area of energy conservation (energy window, implemented by the Ministry of Industry), sustainable peatland management (forestry and peatland window, implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture), and public awareness raising (resilience and adaptation window, implemented by the Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics/BMKG). The Letter of Agreement (LoA) of the pilot projects was signed in September 2010, and the projects are expected to finish in 2011, before the PREP-ICCTF period ends.

Under the guidance and supervision of the National Project Manager (NPM) of PREP-ICCTF and Head of ICCTF Secretariat, the Thematic Windows Asistant will be responsible in ensuring and supporting the assesment on the technical quality of windows’ pilot project, as well as to coordinate the project selection process in the PREP-ICCTF as well as PREP-ICCTF funded project activities. He/she will be responsible to support Windows Expert in providing recommendation of the windows’ pilot project implementation on technical substance aspect. The Consultant will also be responsible in coordinating the new batch project selection process in the windows, as well as supporting development activities of 3 ICCTF windows.

The Consultant promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with Government of Indonesia and UNDP rules and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities

II. Functions / Key Results Expected

Summary of Key Functions:

Implementation of existing ICCTF pilot projects:
Effective management of projects selection process in the three windows
Involvement of ICCTF beneficiaries

1. Ensures the implementation of existing ICCTF pilot projects, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support the review on progress and achievements of on-going pilot project implemented by beneficiaries.
Support the identification of lesson learned from on-going pilot projects of the PREP-ICCTF.
Support the monitoring and evaluation of all pilot projects including preparation of monitoring and evaluation report.

2. Ensures effective management of project selection process in the three windows, focusing on achievement of the following results:

Support development and preparation of application package for ICCTF beneficiaries to submit the project proposal to ICCTF.
Support coordination of the whole process of project selection for the new batch ICCTF funding in three windows.
Identify existing initiatives/program/project related to climate change issues in Indonesia implemented by government institution, NGO, universities and research institute, and community.

3. Involvement of ICCTF ICCTF beneficiaries, focusing on achievement of the following results:

In coordination with the National Project Manager of PREP-ICCTF, support the efforts to outreach to and involve ICCTF beneficiaries which include: line ministries/agencies, local government, academics, non-government organizations, and private sector association.

Provide supports for the development and activities arrangements of three ICCTF windows (energy, resilience and adaptation and land based mitigation).

Provide supports required for the operation of ICCTF Secretariat.

III. Impact of Results

The key results have an impact on the overall PREP-ICCTF and PREP-ICCTF funded project efficiency in the implementation of activities for the three windows.

Competencies

IV. Competencies and Critical Success Factors

Functional Competencies:

Results-Based Programme Development and Management

Knowledge and understanding of evaluation and development evaluation in particular.
Ability to conceptualize issues and analyze data.
Ability to implement new systems (business side), and affect staff behavioral/ attitudinal change
Good knowledge of Results Management Guide
Assesses project performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into project work
Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points of integration
Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation

Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing

Promotes knowledge management in the ICCTF Secretariat and a learning environment through leadership and personal example
Actively works towards continuing personal learning and development in one or more Practice Areas, acts on learning plan and applies newly acquired skills
Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches

Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise

Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
Knowledge of current development issues particularly those pertinent to climate change.
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
Ability to coordinate the work of others.
Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines
Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in work assignments

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.
Informed and transparent decision making
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
Treats all people fairly without favoritism

Required Skills and Experience

V. Recruitment Qualifications

Education:

At least Bachelor’s Degree in environment, fisheries, natural resources management, public health, spatial planning, or any closely related field.

Experience:

At least 3 years relevant working experience in the fields of climate change, environment and fisheries at national.
Experience in environmental research and community empowerment works in environmental management.
Experience in liaising and working with government institution and non-government organization (NGO) in developing the project proposal and managing the project.
Work experience with Bappenas and trust fund management institution will be a significant advantage.
Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel, etc.).
Experienced with government and UN system would be a significant advantage.

Language Requirements:

Fluency in English and national language of the duty station.

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