FFI - Community Specialist, Environmental Markets

FFI - Community Specialist, Environmental Markets

Founded in 1903, Fauna & Flora International (FFI) is the world’s longest-established international conservation organisation. Our vision is to create a sustainable future for the planet where biodiversity is conserved by the people living closest to it. We aim to do this through the conservation of threatened species and ecosystems worldwide, choosing solutions that are sustainable, based on sound science and take account of human needs. We operate primarily in developing countries where there is little capacity to conserve endangered and threatened habitats and species. We have become a trusted entity in the world of conservation. Today FFI is active in over 40 countries.
MACQUARIE CAPITAL
Macquarie Capital is a leading global investment house with a dedicated Climate Change Investments group. The group was established in 2007 to pursue investment opportunities that will assist the world in responding to the challenge of climate change. The Global Climate Change Practice has dedicated staff in Sydney, London, New York and Hong Kong.
FFI – MACQUARIE TASK FORCE
Approximately twenty percent of annual greenhouse gas emissions are released as a result of tropical deforestation, making it a key contributor to climate change. New developments in the markets for carbon credits offer great opportunities for linking climate change mitigation/ greenhouse gas reductions with conservation of forests and biodiversity, at the same time addressing the governance and human livelihood concerns that have so long been drivers of deforestation.

In response to this, Macquarie Group and FFI have signed a three-year joint working agreement to develop six avoided deforestation projects (Initial Projects) around the globe in conjunction with local governments and communities. These projects will protect forest areas in the Americas, Africa and Asia Pacific region characterised by their significant importance for biodiversity and greenhouse gas storage. We hope that these projects will ultimately generate carbon credits for sale on the voluntary carbon markets. Development of this programme will be driven by a joint FFI and Macquarie Task Force, comprising a select group of experts across finance, law, carbon science, project design, community engagement, policy and support functions. The Task Force will report to a Steering Committee and will coordinate with on-the-ground Project Development Teams in each of the project locations to design and deliver these projects.

At each site, collaboration will be established with local communities and local governments to bring the forests under sustainable management and tackle the drivers of deforestation through the generation of new economic opportunities for forest-dependent communities, improved forest governance, surveillance and law enforcement.

Macquarie will provide capital and financial services for the forest projects, as well as ensuring compliance with carbon standards and selling carbon credits on international markets. FFI will draw on over 100 years of conservation experience to work with local governments and communities to implement the projects.
COMMUNITY SPECIALIST, ENVIRONMENTAL MARKETS (FFI-Macquarie Task Force)
FFI is seeking a dynamic individual with proven experience in the management and delivery of multiple and complex projects, strong technical expertise, and excellent communication and administrative skills to lead FFI’s input into the Task Force with regards to community issues and work with key FFI staff to oversee the development of stakeholder engagement processes, incentive mechanisms for reducing deforestation and forest degradation, and governance systems for sharing and delivering benefits from the sale of carbon credits, in a range of contexts. Particular attention will be needed to realise the poverty alleviation potential of avoided deforestation schemes for forest dependent households.

The successful applicant will have strong practical experience at the interface between conservation and development, or experience relevant to either sector, and a degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline, such as natural resources management, conservation, social sciences, or rural development.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Start Date: As soon as possible
Duration of Contract: 3 years, subject to annual funding review
Probationary Period: 6 months
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Flexible. Possible locations include Cambridge (UK), Melbourne (Australia), Indonesia or Cambodia. Significant overseas travel
Benefits: 25 working days annual holiday entitlement plus Public/Bank Holidays and any normal working days that fall between 24th December to 1st January inclusive, during which time FFI UK offices are closed.

In 2008, FFI is introducing a provision for pension contributions for staff of 8% of salary, which will initially be non-contributory for employees. This will apply to all FFI Cambridge-based staff after completing six months’ continuous employment.

Hours of Work: This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday from 9.00 to 5.30pm, with a one-hour lunch break, or to suit the hours worked in the visiting country when travelling.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Community Specialist, Environmental Markets (FFI-MacquarieTask Force)
Responsible to: Director, Environmental Markets
The position will report to the Task Force through the Director, Environmental Markets and will work closely with FFI’s Biodiversity and Human Needs team
Responsible for: Not applicable
General Responsibilities:
The Community Specialist will provide leadership and technical support on community related issues to the Task Force, enabling the effective and efficient development of a series of avoided deforestation projects in accordance with the Co-operative Development Agreement between FFI and Macquarie.
Specific Duties:
The Community Specialist will undertake duties relating to development, management, and sharing of lessons learned within the project Task Force and Project Development Teams and in key external fora.
1. Development

* Set Task Force strategy in relation to the design and delivery of community incentive and stakeholder engagement mechanisms to ensure forest conservation at each of the six Initial Project sites, working closely with FFI’s Biodiversity and Human Needs team
* Feed into risk analysis of Initial Projects and flag issues that may result in project failure to the Steering Committee
* Take a lead in, and contribute to, the development of funding proposals for the Initial Projects e.g. World Bank

2. Management

* Lead FFI’s work on community issues the Task Force providing strategic direction and oversight to the team on this issue and acting as a key liaison point for FFI’s senior management team and the Task Force
* Provide the Project Development Teams with clear guidance and technical support to enable effective engagement with key local stakeholders and securing of local community support for the project
* Work with the Project Development Teams to understand local socio-economic incentives for deforestation and to identify appropriate mechanisms to reduce them
* Work with the Project Development Teams to understand local community natural resource use patterns and land tenure/ rights
* Support the Carbon Specialist, Environmental Markets in the design and completion ofthe Project Design Documents with the Project Development Teams at each site
* Draft terms of reference for the commissioning of consultants and work with the Initial Project Development Teams to commission appropriate, locally experienced consultants to support this work as appropriate
* Report back to the Steering Committee on progress in Initial Project development and issues arising

3. Learning (Assessment & Dissemination)

* Track key developments in methodology and approaches to developing avoided deforestation projects with a focus on socio-economic incentives for deforestation, incentive mechanisms for forest conservation, stakeholder consultation and feed this into project design and implementation
* Ensure key issues and lessons learned are shared between projects to ensure increasing efficiency of implementation and that issues arising are quickly flagged throughout the network of Project Development Teams to avoid potential pitfalls
* Share lessons learned within the Task Force, FFI and Macquarie as required
* Document the methodology used above to ensure consistency and transparency of approach
* Feed lessons learned and approaches into key policy fora and link to key influencers to ensure climate change policy is supportive rather than acting against the development of avoided deforestation schemes

PERSON SPECIFICATION
FFI is seeking a dynamic individual with proven experience in the management and delivery of multiple and complex projects, strong technical expertise, and excellent communication and administrative skills to work with key FFI staff to lead FFI’s input into the Macquarie-FFI agreement on community issues and lead on the development of stakeholder engagement processes, incentive mechanisms for reducing deforestation and forest degradation, and
governance systems for sharing and delivering benefits from the sale of carbon credits, in a range of contexts. Particular attention will be needed to realise the poverty alleviation potential of avoided deforestation schemes for forest dependent households.

The successful applicant will have strong practical experience at the interface between conservation and development, or experience relevant to either sector, and a degree or equivalent level qualification in a relevant discipline, such as natural resources management, conservation, social sciences, or rural development.
Essential to the role are:

* A strong understanding of the relationship between conservation and development, and experience of working on these issues at field level
* A strong understanding of the issues surrounding avoided deforestation or the reduction of emissions from deforestation and degradation and community engagement
* Experience in the understanding of local drivers for deforestation and developing incentive mechanisms to reduce them with a focus on community-based incentive mechanisms
* Expertise and experience in one or more of the following areas: environmental governance; environmental law; benefit sharing; land tenure issues; human rights; climate change adaptation and mitigation implications for the rural poor.
* An ability to think, plan and manage strategically
* A proven track record of successful delivery of multiple projects against deadline
* Excellent organisational and prioritising skills
* A proven ability to develop relationships with, and secure financial support from multi lateral agencies
* Excellent communication skills, including proposal preparation and report-writing
* Creativity, flexibility, and ability to thrive in a dynamic environment
* Experience in leading a regionally dispersed team, and working as a considerate team player
* Language skills are also desirable.

APPLICATION PROCESS
Applications consisting of a covering letter explaining why you feel you should be considered for this post, a full CV and contact details for two referees should be sent to:

Natasha Calderwood
FFI-Macquarie Task Force Programme Coordinator, Environmental Markets
Fauna & Flora International (FFI)
4th Floor Jupiter House
Station Road
Cambridge
CB1 2JD
United Kingdom

Or emailed to Natasha.Calderwood@fauna-flora.org

Please mark your application ‘Community Specialist, Environmental Markets’.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 24th September 2008.

Interviews are expected to be held the following week. Candidates selected for interview will be invited by email or phone. Please specify your preferred method of contact in your covering letter and indicate where you saw this position advertised. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. No agencies please.

FFI values diversity and aims to be an equal opportunities employer

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TNC - Various positions

The Nature Conservancy is a global conservation organization dedicated to preserving the plants, animals, and natural communities that represent the diversity of life on Earth by protecting the lands and waters they need to survive.

In Indonesia we are located in various sites. Due to the expansion of our program, We are seeking dedicated candidates who are passionate about our mission for the following positions

MONITORING AND EVALUATION COORDINATOR – Bali
Designing and developing the monitoring and evaluation mechanism in support of TNC marine conservation programs. Responsible to monitor and evaluate results, and production of program and donor reports against the set deliverables and timetables of grant agreements. Develop project measurement methods and protocol/s for all program sites and Prepare annual work. Qualifications; Masters Degree in social science, M&E or related fields, At least five years of progressive responsibility in conservation or development programs in a monitoring and evaluation capacity. Thorough familiarity with principles and current approaches to monitoring and evaluation of development programs using both quantitative and qualitative methods

COMMUNICATION AND PHILANTROPHY MANAGER - Balikpapan
Planning, developing, and implementing the communication and outreach strategies to increase and sustain public awareness and support forest conservation activities. Develops and fosters relations with key persons in selected media and related fields. Oversees the dissemination of information to local, regional, national and international media. Qualifications: Minimum bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, and Marketing, Public Relations or related field and 10 years related experience or equivalent combination. Master’s degree preferred. Knowledge of managing media relation with a proven track record in achieving high profile media results, Strong network of contracts in the media, government and industry.

FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION MANAGER - Bali
Providing overall direction for all activities related to finance, administration, human resources, facilities, and office management. Responsible for development and implementation of annual budgets and projections, management reporting, and policies and goals in each of these areas. Qualifications: Master’s degree in finance & accounting, and 7 -10 years of related work experience at this level. Successful experience in leading strategic program goals experienced leading and developing employees and service oriented.

MARINE / FISHERIES LEGAL SPECIALIST – Bali
Providing Legal analysis/opinion, writing draft legislation, and advice on the legal aspects of marine conservation in Indonesia. Develop a legal R&D in close collaboration with international legal institute. Qualifications: Minimum master degree or equivalent and a license to practice in at least one jurisdiction. With at least 10 years related legal experience. And knowledgeable on Marine Law and fisheries including Law 31/2004.

POLICY AND FINANCING MANAGER – Bali
Developing policies, laws and regulations on marine conservation, sustainable coastal fisheries and marine eco-tourism. Work closely with government of Indonesia to help develop subsidiary regulations required under relevant existing Laws.. Qualifications: M Sc. degree and at least 7 years experiences in marine conservation. Specializing in one or more of the following disciplines: marine and coastal policy affairs, coastal zone management, natural resources management, fisheries management and Marine Protected Area management. At least 10 years experience with natural resources management in Indonesia and or Islands countries.

FORESTRY LEGAL SPECIALIST - Balikpapan
Providing Legal analysis/opinion, writing drafts legislation, and advice on the legal aspects of forestry in Indonesia. Develop a legal R&D in close collaboration with international legal institute Qualifications: Minimum master degree or equivalent and a license to practice in at least one jurisdiction. With at least 10 years related legal experience. And excel on the Forestry Ministerial Regulation No. P.19/Menhut-II/2004 and Indonesian Forestry Law.

GRANT COORDINATOR – Bali
Responsible for the administration of all aspects of Coral Triangle Center (CTC) grants, review of proposals and preparation of budgets, set-up in central finance systems, preparation and submission of all invoices and financial reports to agencies, and maintenance of master agreement files. Clarify or negotiate financial and administrative requirements of agreements. Ensure that the terms and conditions of agreements are met and properly documented. Responsible for tracking the resolution of action items detailed in audit response work plans. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration and 3 to 5 years related experience or equivalent combination. Minimum 3 years of successful experience in government grants administration preferred.

CONSTITUENCY BUILDING ADVISOR – Sorong - Papua
Providing advice to a team on MPA development in Raja Ampat Islands, and liaise with government and partners in the Papua - Bird’s Head marine eco-region on marine spatial planning, MPA network development. Advising site Project Leaders on: MPA design and program planning, implementation of MPA management in coordination with local partners, evaluation and measuring of success, and coordination of surveillance with local authorities. Develop and implement a strong constituency building strategy in Papua. Qualifications: Master’s degree and at least 10 years working experience in spatial planning, environmental conservation, wildlife protection and/or coastal resources management, Advanced spatial planning and partnership building skills and willingness. The candidate is required to have good relations with local stakeholder and knows the area as well.

TRAINING AND LEARNING MANAGER – Bali
Developing a strategy to build and expand (regionally and globally) a systematic training and learning program at Coral Triangle Center (CTC) in Bali aimed at providing the needed skills and knowledge to stakeholders to support establishment and effective management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Indonesia and the wider Coral Triangle countries. Identify and establish potential partnerships with government, NGO, universities and donor agencies in designing, planning and implementing such training and learning strategy. Helps to raise funds for overall functional initiatives and/or specific projects, by providing input for proposal writing, negotiating with bilateral and multilateral agencies and donor cultivation as needed. Qualifications: Master’s degree and at least 5 years’ experience in the same functional field, or equivalent. PhD’s degree may be preferred

COMMUNITY AND OUTREACH COORDINATOR – Derawan – East Kalimantan
Developing and implementing the outreach activities to create a strong support toward the development of Berau Marine Protected Area system in the district among stakeholders and local and regional constituents. Coordinates the administrative and operational aspects of outreach and Community building program. Qualifications: Master degree preferred in biological sciences, natural resources, communications, environmental or community management studies or education and 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

TIS COORDINATOR - Bali
Maintains information technology systems (including PC and LAN/WAN equipment) for CTC Program offices, provides IT operations functions to CTC staff for the organization’s standard hardware, software and voice/data network solutions. Monitors, optimizes performance and provides disaster recovery service for the information systems in CTC Program Offices. Qualifications: Undergraduate degree (BSc or S1) in computer science, or other relevant disciplines and Experience in developing and maintaining local area network system, including router, Linux server & networking administration: TCP/IP, File sharing, etc

OPERATION COORDINATOR – Wakatobi -Sulawesi
Provides overall direction for all activities related to administration, personnel, facilities, information systems, office management, responsible for development and implementation of annual budgets and manages the processes for annual planning, Responsible for the management, maintenance and reporting of all financial data related to an Operating Unit. This includes annual budget development, monitoring and maintaining all financial information, (including the accounts payable system, funds received and receivable, and travel reimbursements), and processing of internal financial forms. May also be responsible for coordinating the procurement of materials, supplies and services for the organization in a financially-sound manner. Researches and selects sources, approves purchase orders, controls prices and quality. Maintains contact with suppliers for information affecting prices, availability and delivery. Negotiates purchase contracts and develops schedules for delivery of products. Responsible for compiling and managing the purchasing budget and handling gifts from donation organizations. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree and 3-5 years related experience or equivalent combination.

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Please submit your application letter along with your recent photograph to Human Resources Department : yarianto@tnc.org,

Closing date for applications is July 4, 2008 - Only short-listed candidates will be contacted