Social Safeguard Specialist – Mangroves for Coastal Resilience Project
Job Description
The M4CR project is expected to protect and restore critical mangrove ecosystems, enhance global publicgoods (ecosystem services, carbon storage, habitat for species) and reduce disaster risk to coastal
communities in four provinces: Riau, South Sumatra, North Kalimantan and East Kalimantan. The project will also contribute to the Government of Indonesia’s ambition of turning the land use sector into a carbon sink by 2030.
Under the Project’s Agreement, the M4CR Project is managed by Indonesia’s Environment Fund (IEF), in corporation with MOEF, BRGM, CMMAI and active participation of the subnational government. The main components of the M4CR Project include:
▪ Component 1. Strengthening Policy and Institutions for Mangrove Management. Component
1 aims to strengthen enabling policies and institutions to improve the management and financing
of the mangrove ecosystem.
▪ Component 2. Rehabilitating and Promoting Sustainable Mangrove Landscape
Management. Component 2 aims to support the rehabilitation of 75,000 ha and sustainable
management including conservation efforts of mangroves in 4 large landscape areas of mangroves
in targeted areas.
▪ Component 3. Improving Livelihood Opportunities for Mangrove Communities. Component
3 supports the development of livelihoods and sustainable enterprises in target villages to reduce
the degradation pressure on mangrove forests and improve sustainable livelihood opportunities.
In order to effectively operationalize the project, the M4CR project requires a Social Safeguards Specialist to provide support to project operations by performing a variety of safeguard processes ensuring high quality and accuracy of work. The Social Safeguard Specialist promotes a client with a quality and resultoriented approach.
Qualifications
- A Bachelor Degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Applied Social Science, Development
Studies,Public Policy, Human Geography, Natural Resources Management or other related
fields combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s with minimum 8 years
of experience in the area of natural resources management, ecosystem
rehabilitation/restoration, and social impact study, or - A Master Degree in Anthropology, Sociology, Applied Social Science, Development Studies,
Public Policy, Human Geography, Natural Resources Management or other related fields
combined with specialized experience in similar organization/s with minimum 5 years of
experience in the area of natural resources management, ecosystem
rehabilitation/restoration, and social impact study; - Experience working in government and/or donor-funded projects and institutions would be an
advantage, including the understanding of the project cycle and delivery of large and complex
forestry projects; - Proven track of project cycle’s monitoring, evaluation, and learning experience;
- Excellent communications, report writing, and analytical skills;
- Strong organizational, analytical, and research skills;
- Excellent computer skills;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia
How to Apply
Please apply for this position through the following link: https://procurement.bpdlh.id/index.php/konsultan/cek_tor/KSL-X0442