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Strengthening Community-Based Forest and
Watershed Management (SCBFWM) Project
in Indonesia
Departemen Kehutanan

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Natural Resources Management Policy and Legislation Specialist
(national consultant)
1. National Project Director (NPD) of SCBFWM
2. Head, Environment Unit, UNDP CO
Ministry of Forestry Jakarta
6 (six) months, Full Time
Jakarta Office-SCBFWM Secretariat

Background Information
The Ministry of Forestry (Directorate General of Land Rehabilitation and Social Forestry) is in
the process of implementing Strengthening Community-Based Forest and Watershed
Management (SCBFWM) for the period of 4-5 years to come (2009-2014). The project is
implemented under the framework of the Ministry of Forestry’s programs activities. It is also
supported by Global Environment Facility (GEF) through UNDP in Indonesia.
The project is meant to enhance and upscale the GOI’s programs on community-based forest
and watershed management by addressing inequitable distribution of benefits from forest
resources and lack of coordination among stakeholders and sectors as major underlying causes
of land forest degradation.
The project is specifically designed to complement (a) the 5-year national pledge of

approximately USD 300 million to rehabilitate degraded forest and land distributed to 282
prioritized watersheds located in 400 districts (32 provinces) and (b) the GOI’s annually
approved pledge – from the Reforestation Fund – for district reforestation. Main activities of the
project are the development of CBFWM plot demonstration in 6 selected locations;
mainstreaming of CBFWM in policy, program, activities and funding of government and local
governments and the enhancement of stakeholders’ capacity at various levels (national,
provincial, districts and community) in the program of CBFWM.

Objectives of Assignment
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Under the guidance of National Project Director and Project Manager of SCBFWM project,
the Natural Resources Management Policy and Legislation Specialist will support the
implementation of the project related to policy and legal aspect of community based forest
and watershed management both in national and regional level. .

2.

The Natural Resources Management Policy and Legislation Specialist work close
collaboration with the implementing partner, National Project Director, National Project

Manager, Ministry of Forestry staffs and related stakeholders to exchange information and
ensure consistent service delivery to project.

Scope of Work and Deliverables,
Scope of Work
1. Support effective natural resources management policy and legislative aspect for
strategic management of SCBFWM project
2. Support in providing guidance and recommendations for UNDP/Implementing Partner’s
approval of project plans and revisions that are relevant to natural resources
management policy and legislative aspect.
3. Support in arranging standard operational procedure (SOP), guidance of project
implementation and or project management and develop TOR of project activities.
4. At the regional level the natural resources management policy and legislative specialist
works with other SCBFWM team including development work plan, schedule and
financing.
5. Review grant proposals of SCBFWM activities are proposed by CBOs, NGOs or other
implanting partner institutions.
6. Develop partnership with wide range of stakeholders, including government, private
sectors, NGOs and community and develop linked program on natural resources
management policy and legislative with national and regional government

7. At the national level the specialist will work closely with the Ministry Forestry and other
related national government institutions in supporting SCBFWM program.
8. Assist NPM in project management, coordination and ensure the successful of project
implementation, and the Government of Indonesia and donor(s) are able to gain best
practices from the implementation of the project

Deliverables
1. Periodic reports (progress and monitoring/ evaluation) are well prepared and established.
2. Working papers on the natural resources management policy and legislative aspect for
community based forest and watershed management.

3. Project goal and objectives at the national and regional level have been achieved.
4. The Government of Indonesia and donor(s) are satisfied with the project implementation.
Term of payments
Payment will be made on monthly basis based on time sheet and expected results.
The incumbent will have a performance evaluation at the end of the contract which will be
carried out by Ministry of Forestry.
Qualifications
Education:


Experience:

A master degree in socio-politic, natural resources management
policy, environmental sciences and relevant subjects, a doctor
degree is an advantage;
1. At least 10 years working experience in the field of Natural
resources management and related field projects, working
experience in related international projects will be an advantage.
2. Proven track record of experience on natural resources, ,
environmental management projects

Skills:

Language requirements:

1. Have excelent written communication skills, with analytic
capacity and ability to synthesize project related matters and
relevant findings for the quality project reports.
2. Basic computer operation skills (words, excel, power point)
3. Good interpersonal approaches skills.

4. Able to work under pressure and limited time.
5. Able to work in a team atmosphere, shares knowledge and
experience
Proficient in Bahasa Indonesia and English languages. Spoken and
written.