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Program Overview
WRI Indonesia seeks to support the government, private sector, and communities in Indonesia to reduce its GHG emission through better management of its forest and land use, business operation, and livelihoods. We utilize new technology, multi-stakeholder approach, and research to provide the most up-to-date, accurate, and reliable tools, methodology, and data so that key stakeholders can take part in sustainable development. To advance this cause, WRI Indonesia is championing an ambitious program to transform land use planning and management to be more inclusive and sustainable through a project, namely The Enhancing Community Forest Tenure & Sustainable Livelihoods in Indonesia. The Project Initiative supports national and subnational government agencies to implement and monitor social forestry agenda in reducing GHG emission and improving climate resiliency through sustainable and inclusive forest management, while simultaneously supports indigenous and local communities to secure tenurial security and develop sustainable livelihoods and business models.
Through these initiatives, we aim to build a movement among government agencies, companies, NGO/CSOs, communities, and society to enhance sustainable and equitable forest and land use management in Indonesia. The Community Development Facilitator will provide facilitation and stakeholder engagement at the community level, provide technical and operational aspects, assist research in the prioritized sites of Aceh provinces and support the Program Leads and Manager’s in managing program/projects within the scope of WRI Indonesia’s strategy.
Job Highlight
The Community Development and Sustainable Livelihood Facilitator will be responsible to provide technical and operational aspects in implementing and managing WRI’s key initiatives/portfolios in the prioritized sites and districts. The main responsibility will include: implementing project plan; conducting and facilitating regular discussions; empowering the community groups on forest planning, business development and management together with local communities and community groups, government agencies, and relevant institutions in the prioritized areas; assisting and organizing events and engagements related to the implementation of The Enhancing Community Forest Tenure & Sustainable Livelihoods (NICFI-IPLC).
He/she will work on stakeholder mapping, socio – economic and livelihood assessment, geospatial technical Assistant, facilitation process to promote social forestry, including field data collection, and reporting, to formulate recommendation on improved land use governance and community livelihood in the focused area. He/she will also provide capacity building and technical assistances for community groups to promote sustainable forest and land use management, enhancement livelihood as well as maintain good relations with key stakeholders.
The Community Development and Sustainable Livelihood Facilitator will be based in Bireun and Pidie Jaya District, Daerah Istimewa Aceh. He/ she will report to the South Sumatera and Aceh Senior Program Lead. He/she will liaise closely with the regional team, and other key personnel of the projects, partners who implementing similar programs, as well as relevant government agencies, local authorities, and NGO/CSOs that will contribute to achieving targeted impact of WRI portfolios.
What You Will Do
The Community Development and Sustainable Livelihood Facilitator main areas of responsibility will include the following:
Technical Works and Research (70 %)
Project Management and Communication (30 %)
What You Will Need
Preferred Qualifications:
Performance Standard
Deliverables and Timeline
Topic
Document / Output
Timeline
Provide expertise on community facilitation and development, and operational aspects to strengthen the implementation of sustainable land use governance, livelihood, social forestry and customary forest schemes in prioritized sites/villages.
Monthly Time Sheet and Reports that include activity description done by the Consultant.
Last day of each month
Capacity strengthening program for communities and group, and relevant government agencies.
Community facilitation and empowerment program plan
June 2023
Report on capacity building implementation
June – December 2023
Quarterly report on capacity building implementation.
September 2023 | December 2023
Institutional setting, stakeholder engagement, community facilitation, and project coordination required to accelerate implementation of social forestry.
At least new two community groups committed to the protection and sustainable management of forests are formed
October 2023
Submission document require of Social forestry license to government
November 2023
Relevant documents and reports in institutional setting, stakeholder engagement, community facilitation and project coordination (i.e. minutes of meeting, travel report, etc)
June – December 2023
Business plans for communities to strengthen the implementation of social forestry and customary forest schemes.
- Business plans in consultation with communities, NGO/CSOs, and government agencies.
- Implementation of sustainable livelihood
August 2023
June – December 2023
Work with the other research team in producing knowledge and communication products related to social forestry and project activities
Knowledge and communication products (working paper, blogpost and/or poster presentation)
December 2023
Project management and communication
Relevant documents and reports in project management activities (i.e. minutes of meeting, travel report, etc)
June – December 2023
Duration
This position is expected to join as soon as possible with initial contract period up to 31 December 2023. Detailed workplan will be discussed with WRI Indonesia team following signing of the engagement contract.
Terms of Payment
Daily-rate based consultant with maximum of 18 working days per month in average.
Contract Arrangement
Individual consultancy contract (Part-time, limited term)
What we offer
Must have authorization to work in Indonesia to be eligible for this position.
Final candidates might be required to take a writing test and to produce two writing samples when needed.
How to apply: In order to be formally considered, please submit an updated resume and cover letter through WRI career portal .
Application close: 17.00 (DKI Jakarta local time),12 June 2023. We will close the advert earlier when the best candidates are identified at earlier dates.
This is a locally engaged position; Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply.
About Us
Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
Our mission and values:
WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.
Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.
Our culture:
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, gender diverse communities, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.
WRI Indonesia is national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. WRI work with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. WRI work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States.
Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 10-year history in the country, and strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term, WRI Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects in the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs.