A. Responsibilities
The Provincial Coordinator North Kalimantan and Technical Advisor on Sustainable Forest Management (SFM) contribute to the overall objectives of the FORCLIME programme. In that context, he/she will engage in supporting SFM activities within the forestry administration reform and climate change related processes on regional and local level and feed information from the field to the national level discussion. The position is based in Tanjung Selor, North Kalimantan and focuses on local level implementation on provincial level and in the Malinau district. These responsibilities include:
· Contributing to the achievement of targets and activities under FORCLIME strategic area “Policy” and FORCLIME strategic area “FMU” and FORCLIME strategic area “HCD”
· Maintaining close working relationships with relevant implementing agencies and other relevant stakeholders in North Kalimantan and the Malinau district to support the forest administration reform process, especially for the KPH in Malinau.
· Providing professional advice and input to issues related to Sustainable Forest Management, development and operationalization of Forest Management Unit and cooperating with a broad range of target groups this includes the preparation of work plans, monitoring and evaluation, publications and written reports on project results
· Contributing to capacity development processes in the forestry sector in North Kalimantan on provincial level, as well as in Malinau.
· Coordinating GIZ activities in the Forestry, Land Use Planning and Climate Change Mitigation sectors on provincial and Malinau level between the agencies.

The technical professional performs the following tasks:
B. Tasks

1. Management & Coordination
Supports the management and administration of FORCLIME Programme activities in North Kalimantan and adherence to GIZ policies and procedures
Contributes to strategic and annual planning at the Programme and Strategic Area level, and contributes to regular updating of concepts and strategies
Supports M&E of FORCLIME activities in North Kalimantan and contributes to conceptual adjustment where appropriate, using GIZ M&E tools such as Capacity Works where relevant for the management of the component
Coordinates and prioritises relevant Programme activities at district and provincial level in close cooperation with relevant partners, including with FORCLIME financial cooperation (FC) in regard to the organisational preparation as well as the implementation of the activities
Takes appropriate measures to ensure smooth operation of the programme at provincial and district level

2. Professional advisory services
Cooperates with national agencies, provincial and district agencies to ensure the improvement of forest policy processes such as KPH development, HCVF, land use planning and REDD+
Supports participatory planning, monitoring and evaluation processes involving local communities and develops concepts for public service provision for local communities under the evolving KPH System
Assists in identifying needs for capacity development (including system/policy level, organizational and individual level) at the provincial level and in districts in line with programme objectives
Supports capacity building for budget planning and monitoring of budget lines and expenditures at the province and district level
Plans and facilitates relevant workshops, training activities, seminars, etc. for implementation of FORCLIME activities
Supports activities of FORCLIME TC – FC partners in implementing and monitoring planned activities
Contributes to continuous updating of FORCLIME strategic action plans, operational plans and annual work plans according to work progress, requirements of the Ministry of Environment and Forestry and developments in the Indonesian forestry sector
Contributes to continuous synchronization of FORCLIME Intervention strategic area “Policy” and FORCLIME strategic area “FMU” and FORCLIME strategic area “HCD”

3. Networking and cooperation
Ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners; and cooperates with local communities, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project/programme environment and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
Communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of FORCLIME
Coordinates and supports activities of other GIZ projects
Liaises with staff and implementers of other donors activities in North Kalimantan and identifies cooperation areas;

4. Knowledge management
Compiles relevant information on the topic of forestry and ensures knowledge transfer including lessons learned documentation
Develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
Draws up reports and presentation documents
Assists with research activities and studies on forest policy issues which benefit joint programmes.

5. Other duties/additional tasks
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management
Undertakes frequent visits to the Malinau district to ensure FORCLIME partner activities are proceeding as planned
Supports the provision of logistics for FORCLIME staff and visitors;
Accompanies and guides visitors in connection with field trips

C. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
At least Bachelor degree an area that is related to the programme objectives, with a focus on a relevant field;
Experience in forestry, community development and REDD+

Professional experience
At least 5 years’ professional experience in a comparable position;
Existing working relations with North Kalimantan Forestry officials in Tanjung Selor and in Malinau;

Other knowledge, additional competences
Strong managerial and organisational competence;
Willingness to travel regularly;
Good Knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia;
Willingness to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management;
Intimate local knowledge about North Kalimantan;
Good facilitation skills and communication skills;
Able to work independently and with limited resources or support.

Duty Station: Tanjung Selor, North Kalimantan
Employment Duration: 6 months fixed term contract with expected extension until 31 December 2019
Joining Date: a.s.a.p.
Direct Supervisor: Senior Advisor Forest and Climate Change Policy and Strategic Area Manager 1 (Policy)

Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter, CV, trainings attended and list of references (a must), addressed to recruitment-indo@giz.de. The closing date to submit the application letter is on 3 April 2017

Please indicate your application by putting the following code in the subject line: FORCLIME – Advisor PCNK