Coastal and Small Islands Marine Fisheries Expert

Chemonics seeks a Coastal and Small Islands Marine Fisheries 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 Coastal and Small Islands Marine Fisheries Expert will prepare
materials and events to support the MMAF Planning Bureau and MMAF DG of
Coastal and Small Islands objectives. The Coastal and Small Islands Marine
Fisheries Expert will complete the following tasks:

· Define methodology that will be used by the IMACS team to report
Coastal and Small Islands sections in the present MMAF strategic plan, and
recommendation to MMAF on how to improve the next plan and on ways to
implement recommendations;

· Review and assess MMAF Coastal and Small Islands objectives,
performance and achievement in marine affairs and fisheries during the
period of 2010-2014

· Arrange, coordinate and conduct meetings, forum group
discussions, workshops and interviews with stakeholders in the coastal and
small islands sector, i.e., MMAF, DKPs, other governmental enforcement
agencies and non-governmental institutions, and individuals.

· Lead and participate in the identification, review, analyses and
syntheses of strategic issues and factors in regards to coastal and small
islands 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 coastal and small islands 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 coastal and small
islands, participate in policy dialogue, discuss policy initiatives, report
on progress achieved and/or present policy papers/ideas to influence the
agenda.

· 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 a relevant coastal and small islands marine
discipline; 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 development programming skills;

· Ability to generate creative, practical approaches to overcome
challenging situations;

· Strong technical and practical leadership and knowledge in issues
related to coastal and small islands marine development and 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

· 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 "Coastal and Small Islands
Marine Fisheries 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.