JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
DAI-ESP Watershed Management Coordinator
The Environmental Services Program (ESP), a USAID project managed by DAI, is
recruiting a Watershed Management Coordinator to be based in Jakarta and to
provide field-support for work across Java and northern Sumatra. The Watershed
Management Coordinator works on the Watershed Management and Biodiversity
Conservation Team, and responsibilities include field-based as well as
national-level policy support.
Upper-watershed field activities include identification, planning, management
and monitoring of reforestation and land rehabilitation plans including species
selection, planting, maintenance schedules, and long-term financing. Such work
should be done within the framework of ESP's Field School and Field Day
processes, and in close collaboration with field-based WSM Specialists. Special
emphasis is given to land rehabilitation work in or adjacent to Protected
Areas.
National-level activities include working with the Ministry of Forestry and
other government agencies on policy support for effective community-based
reforestation and land tenure, as well as the development of innovative
partnerships to sustain and broaden reforestation and land rehabilitation
initiatives. This work should draw extensively from ESP's on-going field-based
activities and networks.
Qualifications:
A university degree, preferably a Master's degree, in Forestry, and at least
seven years professional experience in community forestry, watershed management
and/or protected areas management at the field and policy level. Strong
background in and knowledge of policy issues in and institutions related to
forestry, conservation and watershed management issues, particularly on Java
and Sumatra. Excellent networks with government agencies, NGOs and other
stakeholders important. Good interpersonal and fluency in English, both written
and spoken, desired.
Please send cover letters and CVs to the Recruitment Officer at recruitment.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] com not later than June 30, 2008. Only short listed
candidates will be notified. No telephone inquires will be accepted.
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