Finance Officer

Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest for the Regional Private Sector/Development Finance Officer - Kalimantan on our USAID Indonesia Forestry and Climate Support Project (USAID IFACS). USAID IFACS seeks to reduce the threats of deforestation and climate change, and help the Government of Indonesia (GOI) conserve the country's tropical forests, wildlife, and ecosystem processes (including carbon sequestration). It will have activities in three regions: Papua, Kalimantan, and Sumatra; each being managed by a Regional Manager and supported by various technical experts, including the Regional Private Sector/Development Finance Development Officer. JOB SUMMARY: The Regional Private Sector Officer is responsible for the overall implementation of the Project's private sector engagement in two provinces of Kalimantan. He/she is expected to support Project objectives: (1) engage large private sector companies operating with a direct impact on forests; (2) engage small and medium enterprises who have direct impacts on forest conservation and natural resource extraction; (3) provide support as needed to target villages who are engaged in livelihood activities that reduce threats to forests; and (4) work to engage the private sector in corporate social responsibility efforts that benefit specific target groups. These activities are closely linked with and support the other components of the Project. These include good governance and spatial planning, best management practices in sustainable natural resources management; community development and community livelihoods; communications, training and capacity building. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: 1. Provide technical assistance directly to local communities and government and private sector entities to support small and medium enterprises and harness investment for forest management and biodiversity conservation. Technical assistance, among other things, will include providing direct input to communities and private sector on small business skills (e.g. cash flow forecasting, negotiating appropriate pricing for goods and services, etc.), identifying and implementing sustainable SME opportunities, best SME practices, payment for environmental services, low emission development practices, as well as organizing and leading trainings in related areas. 2. Work with other members of the USAID IFACS team and partners to assist target districts to develop and implement low emissions development strategies (LEDS). 3. Provide and coordinate assistance to extractive industries to improve their practices to lower emissions and reduce impacts on biodiversity, in accordance with funding restrictions. 4. Develop private community partnerships for forest management that generate income opportunities for local communities. 5. Develop and implement sustainable financing mechanisms to support spatial plans, including such activities as park rehabilitation, establishment and protection of wildlife corridors, watershed management, and forest conservation. 6. Contribute to monitoring and evaluation activities as defined and to development of weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports as requested. 7. In Year 1, participate in the development of the initial regional, landscape, and district level implementation plans in the area of private sector development based on the overall project work plan and oversee their implementation. This will involve coordinating with the Jakarta based Forest Trade and Finance Advisor and developing and maintaining direct consultation with a vast array of stakeholders, especially private sector players, the Chamber of Commerce (KADINDA) and industry associations, or financial institutions and others to establish a vision and direction for the overall landscape programs as well as identifying specific implementation activities. 8. In subsequent years, contribute to the annual planning process for their specific technical area and region and contribute to overall project work plan development. 9. Define the need for, develop scopes of work, identify implementing partners and oversee the use of project resources in private sector development which may include subcontracts, grants, short-term technical assistance, training and workshops among others. QUALIFICATIONS (MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS): Education : University degree in relevant subject matter such as business administration, finance, rural development, and others. Work Experience : 10 years of experience working in similar roles either for donor projects, the private sector, or GOI with at least 3 years of experience working on donor projects. Skills 1. In depth knowledge of the assigned region; should either be from the region or have at least 5 years working there; 2. In depth understanding of land use, forestry, and conservation issues in the assigned region. Languages : 1. Native fluency in spoken and written Indonesian; 2. Professional competency in spoken and written English. General : 1. Strong coordination and team playing skills. 2. Strong written and verbal communications skills. 3. Demonstrated ability to work with multi-disciplinary teams. 4. Ability to engage in activities occurring in multiple field sites with multiple stakeholders across Indonesia. 5. Be a strong team player able to work harmoniously with diverse stakeholders. 6. Willingness to travel extensively in Indonesia. TERMS OF OFFER: Applicants are invited to send a cover letter illustrating their suitability for the above positions, and detailed curriculum vitae, with names and addresses of three referees (including telephone, fax numbers and email address). Please DO NOT attached academic transcripts and Diplomas and state clearly the applied position code in the email subject. Tetra Tech ARD is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender and culture. Female candidates, individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. Tetra Tech ARD reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement. We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and education requirements. Please submit your applications before June 23, 2012 to: recruitment@ifacs.or.id "Only qualified applicants will be shortlisted"