Biodiversity and Conservation Expert

Chemonics seeks a biodiversity and conservation expert for the USAID-funded Indonesia Marine and Climate Support (IMACS) project. The consultant will coordinate with and support the IMACS and Ministry of Marine Affairs and Fisheries (MMAF) strategic planning teams to develop a marine affairs and fisheries strategic planning framework. This framework will be integrated into MMAF's five-year strategic plan (2015-2019) to
ensure a holistic approach to sustainable economic benefits from Indonesia's aquatic resources. We are looking for individuals who have a passion for making a difference in the lives of people around the world.

Responsibilities:

The Biodiversity and Conservation Expert will prepare materials and events
to support the MMAF Planning Bureau and MMAF Research & Development (R&D)
Bureau. The Biodiversity and Conservation Expert will complete the
following tasks:

- Define methodology that will be used by the IMACS team to report on
R&D sections in the present MMAF strategic plan, and recommendation to MMAF
on how to improve the next plan and on ways to implement it.
- Review and assess MMAF objectives, performance and achievement in R&D
during the period of 2010-2014.
- Arrange, coordinate and conduct meetings, forum group discussions,
workshops and interviews with stakeholders in the R&D sector, i.e., MMAF,
DKPs, other governmental and non-governmental institutions, and individuals.
- Lead and participate in the identification, review, analyses and
syntheses of strategic issues and factors in regards to R&D biodiversity
and conservation subjects, consisting of key strengths, weaknesses,
opportunities, and threats; and recommend strategic planning issues to be
addressed for the period of 2015 -2019.
- Participate in policy analysis, and provide strategic advice on the
framework for dissemination, socialization and exchange of ideas with
various stakeholders on R&D strategic planning issues
- Coordinate similar activities carried out by other development actors
and support the government's development coordination mechanisms.
- Represent IMACS in national and regional forums and other key meetings
and events, speak on program issues in the area of biodiversity and
conservation, participate in policy dialogue, discuss policy initiatives,
report on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas to influence
the agenda in aquaculture, ocean marine activities and fisheries.
- Maintain active relationships and partnerships with Government
institutions, NGOs, the UN system and agency partners, intergovernmental
and international non-governmental organizations, academia, media, and the
private sector, on national priorities in the area of local governance in
order to enhance collaboration, resource mobilization, share ideas and
influence the agenda and priorities;
- Prepare methodology to be used to support the development of MMAF's
strategic plan and strategy implementation program for 2015 - 2019.
- Be part of the IMACS strategic planning support team, assisting MMAF
and contribute as required.

Qualifications:

- Master's Degree in relevant biodiversity and conservation disciplines;
strategic management desirable.
- Minimum 10 years of experience at a senior academic level or high
level government officer or international consultant or an industry
professional.
- Experienced at working in teams, comprising of senior government
officials, university professors, recognized scholars, fisheries experts,
senior industry members and other eminent people.
- High level program/activity planning and reporting skills.
- Experience in undertaking activities aimed at increased political
support and access to financial resources for strategic planning and
implementation of activities.
- Strong communication skills, both interpersonal and written, to
fulfill the technical and managerial responsibilities proposed.
- Ability to lead and be part of a bigger team in the formulation of
strategic policies and sound R&D programming.
- Ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome
challenging situations.
- Strong technical and practical leadership and knowledge in issues
related to biodiversity and conservation research and development,
management, coordination and effectiveness.
- Familiarity with MMAF governance systems and roles of key stakeholders
in the area of national development plans, local-level planning and
coordination.
- Experience in capacity development and facilitating positive
transformational change.
- Excellent command of written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia required.
- Good command of written and spoken English (desirable).

Application instructions:

Interested candidates should send a CV and cover letter to
IMACS.project@gmail.com by April 16, 2014 with "Biodiversity and
Conservation Expert" in the subject line. No telephone inquiries, please.
Finalists will be contacted.

Chemonics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its
selection and employment practices on the basis of race, color, religion,
sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender
identity, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership
in an employee organization, or other non-merit factors.