Program Assistant – Climate Policy Initiative (Berau)
CPI works to improve the
most important energy and land use practices around the world. With deep
expertise in policy and finance, our mission is to help governments,
businesses, and financial institutions drive growth while addressing climate
risk. We work in places that provide the most potential for impact, including
Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and the U.S.
In Indonesia, CPI supports the Ministry of Finance,
the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, and sub-national governments in Central
and East Kalimantan. CPI’s analysis covers topics such as climate finance –
both private and public, fiscal policy, and sustainable natural resource
management. At sub-national level, CPI
is partnering with local university and NGOs to support government’s work in
promoting sustainable land use and transition to green economy.
Background
Climate Policy Initiative (CPI), in collaboration with
The Nature Conservancy (TNC), is developing a program focusing on sustainable
oil palm in East Kalimantan with a district-level focus on Berau. The program
is funded by the German Ministry of Environment (BMUB), and focuses on
designing a jurisdictional-approach pilot program to shift the region towards
more environmentally sustainable standards of agricultural practice.
The program seeks to address economic
incentives/disincentives to reduce pressure to convert or degrade tropical
forests, while meeting regional economic development goals by developing key
local commodities such as palm oil.
CPI’s approach to meeting the program objectives
revolves around three strategies:
a. Strengthening fiscal capacity to support the region’s
green growth and sustainability goals.
b.
Increasing
the productivity and efficiency of the palm oil value chain, from upstream to
downstream,
where opportunities for significant improvement exists.
c. Extracting
the maximum economic values of oil palm-based products along and beyond the
palm oil value chain (i.e. developing the downstream sector, utilizing oil palm
and oil palm by-products into new and innovative products, etc.).
Our
approach requires intensive engagement with partners and stakeholders in East
Kalimantan on a regular basis. CPI is
seeking a Program Assistant to be based in East Kalimantan and help manage the
project on the ground.
Position Summary
The
overall objectives of the position of Program Assistant are to:
1.
1.1 1. Build and maintain
relationships and partnerships with local stakeholders (local governments,
local researchers, local CSO partners and media):
a.
Maintain close coordination with TNC’s team in Berau,
Samarinda, and Balikpapan to ensure strong work synergies between CPI and TNC;
b. Actively seek out engagement
and follow up communications with key government officials, university
researchers, CSOs and other stakeholders relevant to CPI’s work;
c.
Attend seminars, discussions, events and workshops as a CPI
representative and competently describe CPI’s work when needed.
2. 2. Program facilitation and
logistical management
a.
Facilitating the activities of CPI and its subcontractor(s)
in East Kalimantan at village, district, or provincial level;
b. Coordinating with CPI
operations staff in managing logistical and travel arrangements for the
activities of CPI and its subcontractor(s);
c.
Managing administrative needs and letter correspondences with
local government officials, university researchers, CSOs and other
stakeholders.
3. 3.Other
Other tasks and errands required to support the Program in
Berau, Samarinda, Balikpapan, and other corresponding districts if the need
arises.
Qualifications and
Professional Attributes
1. Bachelor degree in any field.
2. Two (2) years of work
experience as a program officer/assistant, administrative manager,
event organizer, or similar work position requiring expert management of engagement and
logistics.
3. Is sociable and has an
extensive network in Berau and /or Samarinda.
4. Able to adequately understand
and verbally communicate in English.
5. Is hardworking, disciplined, independent,
works comfortably in a team and is able to communicate effectively.
Compensation and Benefits
The
position is available for immediate appointment. The position will be based in Berau, East
Kalimantan, with frequent travel required to Samarinda, Balikpapan, and other
districts in East Kalimantan. Travel to
CPI’s office in Jakarta will also be required from time to time. The position is a part-time position of at minimum
10 (ten) days per month, and CPI is open to discussing flexible working day
arrangements.
CPI
offers an excellent benefits package and a competitive salary that is commensurate
with experience.
To submit an
application, please send a cover letter,
your CV and the contact details of
two referees to [email protected] before 15 June 2017. Only short
listed applicants will
be contacted.
Climate Policy Initiative is an equal
opportunity employer.