RESEND ( revision of submission date and contract starting date )
Dear All,
SMPEI ( Sustainable Management of Peatland Ecosystems in Indonesia are grant project funded by GEF (Global Environment Facility) through Implementing Agency IFAD ( International Fund for Agricultural Development ). We make the collaboration with Ministry of Environment and Forestry to implement the project ( 2017 - 2021 ). We are hereby looking for 2 position as:
1. Project Management Consultant
2. Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Knowledge Management (KM) Consultant
Contract Duration: 3 months starting October 2019 ( extendable based on performance)
Application Deadline: Monday , 16 September 2019 on 18.00 PM
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Sustainable Management of Peatland Ecosystems in Indonesia Project
Executive Summary
1. The “Sustainable Management of Peatland Ecosystems in Indonesia (SMPEI)” is a four-year project which aims to promote sustainable peatland management,secure carbon stocks,and conserve biodiversity while improving the living standards of local communities. The project focusses on the following activities:
i) capacity building and institutional strengthening for implementation of policies and regulations for
sustainable peatland management;
ii) monitoring peatland degradation, fires and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions; and
iii) functioning landscape level sustainable management of peatlands.
The Grant Agreement for the Project was signed between the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of Government of Indonesia (hereinafter referred to as MOEF) and the International Fund for Agricultural Development (hereinafter referred to as IFAD) on 17July 2017. The Grant Agreement formalises the approval and administration of the Grant from the Global Environment Facility (GEF) and supervision of the project implementation over the period of four years (2017-2021).
2. Target areas: Indonesia’s new Peatland Regulation (PP71/2014) requires all peatlands to be managed according to Peatland Hydrological Units (PHU). The selected project area is the Sungai Kampar - Sungai Indragiri Peatland Hydrological Unit (SKI PHU). The SKI PHU covers about 850,000 hectares (8,500 km2), equivalent to the size of 20% of Switzerland. It includes about 5% of the nation’s peatlands and 20% of the 4 million hectares in Riau, the province with the largest area of Indonesia’s peatlands. The project area is part of the three administrative districts of Indragiri Hilir (approximately 50 percent of the SKI PHU); Indragiri Hulu (30 percent); and Pelalawan (20 percent). Fourteen target villages include: Teluk Meranti, Pulau Muda, Kerumutan, Mak Teduh (Pelalawan District); Redang, Sialang Dua Dahan, Tanjung Sari, Pulau Jumaat, (Indrigiri Hulu District); and Sungai Rabit, Bayas Jaya, Simpang Gaung, Rambaian, Teluk Kabung, Kertajaya (Indrigiri Hilir District).
3. Project components: The SMPEI is comprised of the following three components:
· Component 1: Capacity building and institutional strengthening for implementation of policies and regulations for sustainable peatland management will focus on enhancing capacity and the institutional framework for implementation of the National Peatland Regulation (PP71), and National/ASEAN Peatland
Management Strategy at all levels. The SMPEI particularly focuses on generating the following outputs:
(i) enhanced policy, regulations and institutions for sustainable peatland management,
(ii) strengthened capacity and knowledge management for sustainable peatland management;
(iii) development of peatland hydrological unit (PHU) maps for management zoning in selected provinces.
· Component 2: Monitoring peatland degradation, fires and GHG emissions. Component 2 aims to enhance the use of key tools and systems for fire prevention at national level but particularly in Riau and GHG emission reduction associated with project activities monitored focusing on the following two outputs:
(a) National peatland fire prediction, monitoring and warning systems strengthened; and
(b) Assessment of GHG emission reductions from targeted peatlands.
· Component 3: Landscape level sustainable management of peatlands. To manage Sungai Kampar- Indragiri Peatland Hydrological Unit (SKI PHU) of which large areas are under the management of some large plantation companies in a sustainable, integrated manner, Component 3 will focus on the following two outputs:
(a) Integrated sustainable management plan (ISMP) for SKI-PHU developed and implemented; and
(b) Community livelihood from sustainable peatland management enhanced in targeted communities. The second output will be delivered with the financing of IFAD country grant and executed by CIFOR under the overall guidance of PMO and PPMO..
4. Implementation arrangements: SMPEI will be implemented over a period of four years (2016 – 2019) in partnership with various institutions of central, provincial, and district government, private sector, and communities. The Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) will be the Lead Agency for the Project. At the national level the proposed Project will be managed by a Project Management Office (PMO) hosted by the Directorate of Peat Degradation Control, Directorate General of Pollution Control and Environmental Degradation (DGPCED) of MoEF in Jakarta and under the guidance of a National Steering Committee (NSC). At the provincial level a Provincial Project Management Office (PPMO) will be based at the Provincial Environment Board (BLH) in Pekanbaru, Riau Province and under the guidance of a Provincial Coordination Committee (PCC) chaired by the Provincial Development and Planning Board (BAPPEDA). A grievance redress mechanism will be ensured at national, provincial and district levels particularly through output 3.1 activities.
Project Management Consultant
Position: Project Management Consultant
Reporting to: PD and PM in Jakarta
Duration: Aligned with project duration - Full-time basis
Timing: Appointment by Oct 2019 (extendable as performance)
Location/base: PMO Office in Jakarta
Background
The Project Management Consultant will be contracted by PMO to specifically coordinate the day-today activities of all components at national level, prepare and oversee the implementation of SMPEI annual work plan and budget, as well as writing progress and final reports. The Project Management Coordinator will work closely with PM as well as PD and support the Directorate of Peatland Control in undertaking its tasks.
The Project Management Consultant will support the PM in the implementation of national-level activities in Components 1, 2 and 3 which contains awareness campaigns, peatland best management practice, enhance fire prevention management mainly in Riau and monitor GHG emission reduction associated with project activities and various peatland related policies (national and regional), he or she will then need to work very closely with a number of team members and specialists at PMO, as well as closely coordinate with team and specialists in PPMO, PDU and village level. .
The SMPEI Component 1 is on the enhancement of the capacity for implementation of policies, regulations on sustainable peatland management. The outcome from the component would be to enhance capacity and institutional framework for implementation of national peatland strategy and regulations, including mapping of peatland hydrological units, and contribute to regional processes and exchange of best management practices. The SMPEI Component 2 is dealing with the reduction of peatland degradation and fires to reduce haze and GHG emissions. The outcome from the Component would be to enhance fire prevention management mainly in Riau and monitor GHG emission reduction associated with project activities. The SMPEI Component 3 will be developing and implementing integrated sustainable management plan for KG & GB PHU, and enhancing community-based sustainable peatland management livelihoods.
In order to achieve the outputs mentioned above, the Project Management Coordinator will:
1. Prepare the annual work plan and budget (AWPB) and procurement plan, with input from additional
team members and specialist as mentioned above, and inputs
made by the Provincial Project Management Office (PPMO) and Project District Unit (PDU);
2. Monitor and oversee that all activities in the annual work plan are implemented timely and the
budget allocated for the implementation of the plans is adequate, manageable, and achievable;
3. Manage effective communication among PMO, PPMO and PDUs;
4. Ensure that all project activities and outputs are communicated to other relevant stakeholders;
5. Assist the Project manager and specialists in supporting the capacity of the related national agencies
to effectively participate in the ASEAN processes related to peatlands, including APMS, AATHP and
APSMPE, ASEAN Task Force on Peatlands, and TWG/MSC on Haze;
6. Assist the Project manager in oganize technical workshops and studies related to protection and
managing peat ecosystem, potential GHG emission reductions from targeted peatlands;
7. Develop and support implementation of district/sub-district fire prevention strategies, including
promotion of best management practices for water management;
8. Coordinate the review of the Project design and project log-frame, and necessary adjustments;
9. Manage and organize support, review and supervision mission activities;
10. Coordinate overall project monitoring and evaluation, and project completion activity report;
11. Liaise with relevant national, Provincial or district stakeholders (including district agencies and private
sector representatives/offices) for project implementation
12. Write comprehensive/integrative progress and final reports (with input provided by relevant team
members and specialists).
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate should have a Master’s degree in agricultural science, environmental economist or any other related fields.
Skills and Experience
(a) At least 7 - 10 years of professional experience in relevant fields;
(b) Age max. 55 years old on 1 January 2019.
(c) Strong experience with project management and project team coordination;
(d) Sound knowledge of natural resource management preferably sustainable peatland
management and familiar with the existing national and sub-national regulations on protection
and restoration of peatland ecosystem in Indonesia;
(e) Proven capacity in the formulation and production of high quality written material, including
among others work plans and budgets, progress reports, final reports,
(f) Demonstrable capacity to work and communicate with stakeholders including private sector, civil
society, media and government sectors at different scales;
(g) Strong people management skills and able to foster cross-sector collaboration and partnerships
to enhance program results;
(h) Strong communication skills;
(i) Proficiency in information technology/ computer skills;
(j) Commitment to gender, youth and marginalised groups targeting perspectives;
(j) Written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia and English language skills essential.
( please provide/mention the recent TOEFL score )
Monitoring, Evaluation (M&E) and Knowledge Management (KM) Consultant
Position: M&E and KM Specialist (Consultant)
Reporting to: PD and PM in Jakarta
Duration: Aligned with project duration - Full-time basis
Timing: Appointment by Oct 2019 (extendable as performance)
Location/base: PMO Office in Jakarta
General scope of the job
1. The M&E and KM Consultant is responsible for guiding the overall M&E strategy and implementation
of related activities within the Project and Vis a Vis partners, plus providing timely and relevant
information to the PM, PD, NPMO and Project stakeholders. This requires close coordination and
communication with Project implementation agencies and other stakeholder groups, and field staff as
well as consultants of external M&E-related missions. Critical tasks for M&E and KM Consultant
include setting up the M&E system and ensuring it is implemented efficiently and effectively. The
M&E system will be based on the Project log-frame and the Project M&E plan and will build as much
as possible upon existing M&E mechanisms and systems among the Project stakeholders. The M&E
and KM Consultant will report directly to the PM.
2. The M&E and KM Consultant is also responsible for developing KM strategy through gathering and
analysing project information and effectively communicating and disseminating results and lessons
learned related to sustainable peatland management to Project direct and indirect beneficiaries and
the wider farming community in Project province as well as other relevant stakeholders.
Main Responsibilities and Duties related to M&E
a) Setting up the M&E system.
b) Develop the overall framework for Project M&E in accordance to the Project document M&E
plan;
c) Implementing M&E output, outcomes and impacts in accordance to Project log-frame and
performance indicators;
d) Preparation including TOR on conduction of baseline study (situation at Project start);
e) Identify sources of data, collection methods, who collects data, how often, cost of collection
and who analyses it; Ensure all critical risks are identified;
f) Identify the core information needs at of the NPMO, the NPSC, MoEF, IFAD and the MoF;
g) Identify the requirements for collecting baseline data, prepare terms-of-reference for and
arrange the conduct of a baseline survey, as required;
h) Clarify M&E responsibilities of different project personnel;
i) Prepare detailed annual M&E budgets and calendar of M&E activities;
j) Arrange regular visits to the field to support implementation of M&E and to identify where
consolidations might be needed;
k) Prepare M&E reports for annual supervision missions, mid-term review and final evaluation in
accordance to IFAD guidance, and monitor the follow up of evaluation recommendations;
l) Prepare consolidated progress reports for Project management including identification of
problems, causes of potential bottlenecks in Project implementation, and providing specific
recommendations;
Main Responsibilities and Duties related to KM:
(a) Design and implement a system to identify, analyse, document and disseminate lessons learned,
particularly in relation to peatland re-wetting and paludiculture;
(b) Consolidate a culture of lessons learning involving all Project staff and allocate specific
responsibilities;
(c) Ensure that Project staff also incorporate mechanisms to capture and share lessons learned
through their inputs to the Project, and to ensure that the results are reflected in the reporting
system;
(d) Document, package and disseminate lessons and knowledge related to SPM frequently and not
less than once every three months;
(e) Facilitate exchange of experiences by supporting and coordinating Project participation in
workshops, and through inputs to available Peatlands-related website (such as "Peatlands
Restoration" website being established) and any other existing network of local government and
IFAD programme and Projects;
(f) Identify and participate in additional networks, for example scientific or policy-based networks that
may also yield lessons that can benefit Project implementation.
Minimum Qualifications
The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in forestry, natural resource management, environmental science or any other related fields.
Skills and Experience
a) At least 5 years of professional experience in relevant fields (or 3 years experiences with advanced
level University qualification) ;
b) Experience with data collection, data entry, random quality control testing, data compilation and
analysis;
c) Experience in establishing and managing robust M&E performance reporting across a diverse range
and volume of partners;
d) Ability to plan and conduct structured and supportive field monitoring, including formal partner
performance assessments, stakeholder reviews, etc.;
e) Proven capacity in the formulation and production of high quality written material, including among
others impact assessment reports, stories from the field, publications for media, etc.;
f) Demonstrable capacity to work and communicate with stakeholders including private sector, civil
society, media and government sectors on evaluation and monitoring programs at a different scales,
and to develop appropriate communication strategies;
g) Proficiency in information technology/ computer skills;
h) Written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia and English language skills essential.
Please send updated CV and covering letter by email to pmosmpei@gmail.com with subject each position you wish to apply, latest by September 20, 2019 at 16.00 PM.
Best regards,
PMO ( Project Management Office )
SMPEI - IFAD Project
Funded by GEF Grant