COMMUNICATION OFFICER

ICCTF INDONESIA CLIMATE CHANGE TRUST FUND TERMS OF REFERENCE I. Position Information Title: COMMUNICATION OFFICER (National) Reports to: National Project Manager of PREP-ICCTF and Head of ICCTF Secretariat Duty Station: ICCTF Secretariat, Wisma Bakrie 2, Jakarta Duration of Assignment: August– December 2012 II. Background Information In 2009 the Government of Indonesia (GOI) established a national trust fund mechanism called the Indonesian Climate Change Trust Fund (ICCTF) to facilitate and coordinate financial support for climate change related activities. ICCTF is the first integrated financial mechanism for Indonesia’s national policies and programmes on addressing climate change. Current ICCTF governance structure includes Steering Committee, Technical Committee and Secretariat. A “Letter of Agreement regarding Implementation of Preparatory Arrangements for the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund” was signed by the GOI and UNDP on September 14, 2009 to establish the Preparatory Arrangement for the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund (PREP-ICCTF) project until the end of 2012. The objectives of the PREP-ICCTF project were to immediately support priority initiatives on climate change, and to support capacity development needs for the design, establishment and implementation of ICCTF. Under the PREP-ICCTF, UNDP acts as the interim fund manager for ICCTF thereby managing funds on behalf of ICCTF during the interim phase. During the interim phase, responsibilities of UNDP have gradually been transferred from the PREP-ICCTF project to ICCTF. The ICCTF Secretariat, which also acts as the PREP-ICCTF Project Management Unit, has been operational since February 2010. The Secretariat administers the trust fund and supports the functions of the ICCTF Steering Committee and Technical Committee. ICCTF operates in three thematic windows, namely: land based mitigation, energy, and resilience and adaptation. The ICCTF finalized three pilot projects last December 2012. The pilot projects covers the area of energy conservation (energy window, implemented by the Ministry of Industry), sustainable peatland management (land based mitigation window, implemented by the Ministry of Agriculture), and public awareness raising (resilience and adaptation window, implemented by the Agency for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics). For the new batch of project funding, a final assessment on selected projects is currently on-going prior to final approval. For the successful operation of the ICCTF, a Communication Officer will be hired to be responsible for increasing the ability of the PREP-ICCTF to effectively communicate and consult with key stakeholders, partners, and public in general. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the NPM of PREP ICCTF and Head of Secretariat, he/she promotes public awareness in the activities of the PREP-ICCTF and publicizes them via the media. III. Objectives of Assignment The Communication Officer will be responsible for increasing the ability of the PREP-ICCTF to effectively communicate and consult with key stakeholders, partners, and public in general. Under the guidance and direct supervision of the Head of Secretariat and National Project Manager of PREP-ICCTF, he/she promotes public awareness in the activities of the PREP-ICCTF and publicize them via the media. The Communication Officer promotes a collaborative, client-oriented approach consistent with Government of Indonesia rules and regulations, ensuring successful ICCTF performance in gaining national recognition. The Officer works in close collaboration with the Bappenas and UNDP Indonesia CO. IV. Scope of Work 1. Ensures the implementation of communication operational strategies, focusing on achievement of the following results: · Carry out communication related activities of ICCTF including awareness raising ICCTF with the central and provincial government, international community especially donors and development partners, civil society and professional organization, academic communities, media, and public in general. · Monitor and supervise the communication related and public activities of ICCTF in its compliance with Government of Indonesia and UNDP rules, regulations, policies and strategies. · Monitor and analyze the public awareness and partnership measures as well as on-going issues related to the development, climate change and ICCTF · Review and revise existing communication strategy based on external evaluation results and inputs from Steering Committee, Technical Committee and Secretariat management. 2. Ensures public awareness raising, focusing on achievement of the following results: · Produce articles, press releases, press briefs, newsletters, annual reports, posters, brochures, presentations, audio-video materials and other similar publications to promote the ICCTF and its mission. · Prepare and publish articles, essays, and other coverage of ICCTF activities and ICCTF projects in newspaper, magazine, radio, and television with content approval from ICCTF management. · Streamline the work process of publication output, design and content of ICCTF web site, as well as update the ICCTF website with coordination to IT Associate. · Organize public awareness raising activities such as road shows, exhibition, and other promotion events at local and international level to gain national recognition and acknowledgement 3. Supports communication and partnership with media and ICCTF stakeholders, focusing on achievement of the following results: · Establish and maintain communication line and partnership with national and international media, line ministries, and development partners. · Organize press conference, press launches, and other media events on various important ICCTF programs and ICCTF-funded projects. · Involve representatives of central, provincial, and local government in ICCTF governance and activities. · Involve of representatives of development partners in ICCTF governance and activities. · Involve of representatives of the Indonesian Civil Society Organization, Technical Experts, and Universities in ICCTF governance and activities 4. Supports communication management of ICCTF related issues, focusing on achievement of the following results: · Provide advices on current development, environment and climate change issues to the Steering Committee, Technical Committee, and Secretariat of ICCTF to be responded appropriately. · Response timely and accurately through articles, press release, and other publication media are publicized to respond the issues directed to the performance and activities of ICCTF. · Closely work with the IT Assistant in the development and maintenance of ICCTF knowledge management system. V. Requirements and Qualifications Requirements: · This post is prepared specifically for a person who is mature, independent and professional in his/her expertise on communication, public relation, climate change and organizational knowledge. · The selected consultant is required to follow up on the identified need stated by ICCTF, Bappenas, UNDP and other relevant partners. Education: Master’s Degree or equivalent from a recognized university in mass communication, journalism, media relations, business administration, international development, development studies, or any closely related field. Experience: Minimum five years of relevant experience in development of information products, involvement in communication processes and/or public awareness campaigns etc., at least two years of which must be in a similar capacity in the area of public communication, preferably within a bilateral/multilateral development agency. Hands-on experience in developing and managing communication with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, and academics. Hands-on experience in working with national and international organizations, particularly those related to development issues. Working knowledge on publication layouts and design, and web and audio-visual media development. Experience in the usage of computers and office, graphic and publishing software packages (MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Moviemaker, InDesign, Photoshop, etc.). Work experience with Bappenas and trust fund management institution will be a significant advantage. Experienced with government and UN system would be a significant advantage Language Requirements: Excellent command of English and Bahasa Indonesia, both spoken and verbal. VI. Application Submission Interested candidate should submit the application electronically to vacancy@icctf.or.id highlighting his/her suitability and potential contribution to the position together with a detailed CV, expected remuneration, and three referees. The application should reach ICCTF Secretariat by July 8, 2012. Necessary supporting documents will be asked should the candidate is shortlisted and asked to present in an interview by ICCTF Selection Panel Team.