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World Resources Institute

Consultant as High Conservation Value and Social Impact Assessment Analyst (Pekanbaru based)

Pekanbaru, Riau, ID

In-personPart time roleEarly Career, Senior Level

9 months ago

About the Job

<div><div><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Program Overview</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">WRI Indonesia is an independent research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. At WRI Indonesia, we aim to bring innovations in research and business approaches </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">in order to</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> create the enabling conditions for Indonesia to achieve robust economic growth while respecting environmental and social values. We seek to contribute to the accomplishment of ambitious sustainable development goals through working with leaders in public and private sectors, as well as collaborating with civil society organizations, in turning big ideas into action.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Within our Agriculture, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Forest</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> and Land Use (AFOLU) Program, we envision critical ecosystems such as forests and peatland across Indonesia to be governed fairly and sustainably. We believe sustainable land use management is key for Indonesia to meet its climate goal, in line with keeping the global climate target below the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">1.5 degree</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Celcius</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> warming </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">treshold</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">, while providing sustainable livelihoods to forest-dependent communities and conserve biodiversity in the landscape. We intend to achieve this through safeguarding the remaining forest and peatland from deforestation, degradation, and fragmentation; maintaining forests and peatland quality through sound stewardship; and restoring degraded ecosystem to improve its productivity, conservation value, and ecosystem services.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Smallholder Empowerment Program</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">WRI Indonesia believes that empowering oil palm smallholders is key to producing sustainable palm oil in Indonesia. Empowered smallholders </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">have the ability to</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> control and manage their oil palm business properly and sustainably. With this capability, smallholders' welfare and the environment's quality are expected to improve. Therefore, increasing the inclusiveness of smallholders in sustainability and empowerment programs is indispensable to a better and greener palm oil supply chain in the country.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Collaborating with a consumer goods company, WRI Indonesia aims to improve the sustainable palm oil supply chain and the welfare of smallholders in Riau Province. This is done through a series of capacity-building and empowerment. In 2023, we aim to increase the knowledge and skills of at least 4,000 smallholders to implement oil palm Best Management Practices (BMP) </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">in order to</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> improve their productivity.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Job Highlight</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">The role of Palm Oil Smallholder HCV and SIA Analyst Consultant is integral to guaranteeing sustainable practices in palm oil production among smallholder farmers. The primary duty entails evaluating and addressing the environmental and social ramifications of palm oil cultivation, particularly within small-scale farming setups. Leveraging expertise in High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments and Social Impact Assessments (SIAs), the incumbent will contribute significantly to advancing responsible palm oil production, striking a balance between economic viability, environmental preservation, and community welfare.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Key responsibilities encompass conducting thorough assessments, meticulously analyzing data, and formulating recommendations to ensure smallholder palm oil cultivation aligns with stringent conservation and social standards. Given the dynamic nature of projects, duties may vary, adapting to evolving sustainability priorities and organizational requirements within the palm oil sector. Overall, the consultant will assume a pivotal role in upholding sustainability principles, championing ethical practices, and driving positive change within the palm oil industry, thereby fostering long-term environmental resilience and social well-being.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">This position under direct supervision of the Smallholder Hub Project Lead and Riau and West Sumatera Program, the consultant will be working closely and collaboratively with project team to strategizing and implementing the HCV and SIA analysis result on the field and expected to build strong engagement palm oil smallholder communities, local government, local CSOs, and other stakeholders.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">The Job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work expected. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the role. Responsibilities and tasks may </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">evolve</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> and change based on project requirements and organizational needs</span><span style="background-color:rgb(0,255,0);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> This position </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">will  be</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> based in </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Pekanbaru</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">, Riau with high travel requirements to project areas within the province.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">What You Will Do</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Research and Development (40%) </span></p><ul style="margin:0.0pt;padding-left:0.0pt;"><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Conduct on-site assessments of palm oil smallholder farms to identify High Conservation Value areas and potential social impacts.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Conduct thorough on-site assessments of smallholder palm oil farms to identify areas of High Conservation Value (HCV), including biodiversity-rich habitats, critical ecosystems, and culturally significant sites.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Gather comprehensive data on land use, biodiversity indicators, ecosystem services, community livelihoods, and socio-economic conditions within and surrounding smallholder farms.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Utilize HCV and SIA methodologies to analyze the potential environmental and social impacts of palm oil cultivation on local ecosystems, wildlife populations, water resources, and community livelihoods. </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Analyze collected data to assess the potential impacts of palm oil production on biodiversity, ecosystem services, and local communities.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Identify High Conservation Value areas within smallholder farms, such as critical habitats, endangered species habitats, and areas of high cultural significance.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Implement Social Impact Assessments to evaluate the socio-economic impacts of palm oil cultivation on local communities, including aspects such as employment, income generation, and community well-being.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Identify and assess risks associated with palm oil production, such as deforestation, habitat degradation, land tenure conflicts, and social inequities, and develop strategies to mitigate these risks. </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Prepare comprehensive reports detailing assessment findings, including HCV and SIA results, key findings, and recommendations for sustainable palm oil production practices.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Provide recommendations to smallholder farmers, palm oil companies, and relevant stakeholders on action plans to smallholder farmers and relevant stakeholders for implementing sustainable land management practices, conservation measures, social development initiatives, strategies to mitigate negative impacts and enhance positive outcomes related to conservation and social aspects.</span></li></ul><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Program Implementation (organizing community, mentoring, coaching, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">etc</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">) (35%) </span></p><ul style="margin:0.0pt;padding-left:0.0pt;"><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Strategically coordinating HCV and SIA-related activities with the program team and other stakeholder to deliver a successful implementation and maximize impact. </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Support other smallholder empowerment program’s activity by working collaboratively in organizing the activity and provide necessary mentoring and/or coaching as required by each </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">initiatives</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Conduct training sessions and workshops for smallholder farmers to increase awareness of sustainable palm oil production practices and promote adoption of best management practices.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Actively involved in preparing and organizing meetings, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">workshop</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">, and/or focus group discussion and work alongside program team and partners to enable farmers and smallholders transitioning into sustainable business entities.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Establish monitoring frameworks to track the implementation of recommended practices and assess their effectiveness in achieving sustainability objectives over time. Continuously evaluate and adapt strategies based on monitoring results and stakeholder feedback.</span></li></ul><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Stakeholders Engagement (15%) </span></p><ul style="margin:0.0pt;padding-left:0.0pt;"><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Engage with smallholder farmers, local communities, NGOs, government agencies, and other stakeholders to gather information and ensure their involvement in the assessment process.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Facilitate the identification of key stakeholders at the village, sub-district, and district level related to the smallholder empowerment program. </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Collaborate closely with smallholder farmers, community representatives, government agencies, NGOs, and industry stakeholders to ensure inclusive participation in the assessment process and gather diverse perspectives.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Build and foster strong engagement with key stakeholders to gain meaningful support and create an enabling environment at the local level. </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Maintain strong collaborative effort with team </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">member,external</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> experts, communities, and local stakeholders.</span></li></ul><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 21.3pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 3.3pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">General Support (10%) </span></p><ul style="margin:0.0pt;padding-left:0.0pt;"><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Contributing to cross-output implementation support in Riau-West Sumatera. </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Provide other support as </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">assigned</span></li></ul><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">What You Will Need</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;">Required Qualifications:</span></p><ul style="margin:0.0pt;padding-left:0.0pt;"><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Bachelor's degree in environmental science, Ecology, Agricultural Development, Social Sciences, or related field.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Proven experience in conducting environmental or social impact assessments, preferably in the context of palm oil production or agribusiness.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">In-depth knowledge of High Conservation Value (HCV) assessments, Social Impact Assessments (SIA), and relevant sustainability frameworks and standards.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Familiarity with relevant sustainability standards and certifications (e.g., RSPO, ISPO).</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret complex data sets, with attention to detail and accuracy.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders and facilitate participatory decision-making processes.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Project management experience, including planning, implementation, and monitoring of field-based initiatives.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Commitment to ethical principles, social justice, and environmental stewardship in agricultural development.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Proficiency in report writing and presentation skills.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Fluency in written and spoken English; proficiency in additional languages relevant to palm oil-producing regions is advantageous.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Willingness to travel frequently to rural areas and work in challenging field conditions. </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Detail-oriented, logical thinker with an ability to multi-task and work well under pressure. </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Legally able to work in </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Indonesia</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;">Preferred Qualifications:</span></p><ul style="margin:0.0pt;padding-left:0.0pt;"><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Master’s degree in related field</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Working experience in oil palm agronomy </span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Professionals with interdisciplinary background that encompass both environment and social </span><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">science</span></li><li style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Knowledge and experience on geospatial and remote sensing</span></li></ul><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-style:italic;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Deliverables </span></p><ol style="margin:0.0pt;padding-left:0.0pt;"><li style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 16.64pt;padding-left:4.66pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Assessment High Conservation Value (HCV) and Social Impact Assessment (SIA) Plan </span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 16.64pt;padding-left:4.66pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Conduct HCV and SIA training for at least 4000 </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">farmers</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 16.64pt;padding-left:4.66pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Ensure that HCV and SIA implementation is carried out in accordance with standards in 20 </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Broup</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> Farmers</span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 16.64pt;padding-left:4.66pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Monitoring HCV and SIA at Group Farmers 20 Group Farmers </span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 16.64pt;padding-left:4.66pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Prepare HCV and SIA reports for Audit purposes in 20 Group Farmers. </span></li><li style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 16.64pt;padding-left:4.66pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Report and share Learning Lesson from Activities</span></li></ol><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Duration</span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">This position is expected to be joined immediately with initial contract period up to 31 December 2024 with possibility of extension subject to performance evaluation, project needs, and budget availability.</span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Terms of Payment</span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Daily rate-based consultant with maximum of 20 (twenty) days per month in average</span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">Contract Arrangement </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Individual consultancy contract (Part-time</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">limited </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">term</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">)</span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">What we offer</span></p><ul style="margin:0.0pt;padding-left:0.0pt;"><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal;">Consultant rate that is commensurate with experience and skills </span></li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:normal;">Travel insurance for both domestic and international for any travel duty as assigned by WRI Indonesia </span></li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Access to the WRI global network</span></li><li style="font-family:serif;font-size:10.0pt;margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 18.85pt;padding-left:9.5pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:0.0pt;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">work</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></li></ul><p style="margin:0.0pt 0.0pt 0.0pt 21.3pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Must have authorization to work in Indonesia to be eligible for this position.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Final candidates might be required to take a writing test and to produce two writing samples when needed.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">How to apply: </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">In order to be formally considered, please submit an updated resume and cover letter </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">through </span><a href="https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/search?r=WRI%20Indonesia&amp;c=&amp;d=&amp;t=&amp;q="><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;text-decoration:underline;">WRI</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;text-decoration:underline;"> </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,255);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;text-decoration:underline;">career portal</span></a><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Application close: 1700 (</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">DKI </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Jakarta </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">local time</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">),</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">27 August </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">2024. </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">We will close the advert earlier when</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> the</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> best candidates are identified at earlier dates.</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">This is a locally engaged position; Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">About Us</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Colombia</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.   </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact. </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Our mission and values:</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations. </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.  </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Our culture: </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, gender diverse communities, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;font-weight:bold;text-decoration:underline;">WRI Indonesia</span><span style="color:rgb(237,125,49);font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">is national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. WRI </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">work</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. WRI work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States.</span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> </span></p><p style="background-color:rgb(255,255,255);margin:0.0pt;text-align:justify;"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 10-year history in the </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;">country, and</span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:10.0pt;"> strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term, WRI Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects in the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs.</span><span style="font-family:Georgia;font-size:9.0pt;"> </span></p></div></div>

About the Company

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World Resources Institute

Washington, DC, USA

1001-5000

<p><strong>WRI Overview</strong>&nbsp;</p> <p><a href="http://www.wri.org/">World Resources Institute</a>&nbsp;(WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade&nbsp;in order to&nbsp;secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water,&nbsp;sustainable cities, and the ocean.&nbsp;</p> <p>We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect.&nbsp;</p> <p>The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and analysis to solve the world&rsquo;s greatest environment and international development <a href="http://www.wri.org/about/mission-goals">challenges</a>, and improve people&rsquo;s lives. We work with leaders in government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p> <p>We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $150&nbsp;million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of&nbsp;1,000+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in <a href="https://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/africa">Africa</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/brazil">Brazil</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/china">China</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/europe">Europe</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/india">India</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/indonesia">Indonesia</a>, <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/mexico">Mexico</a> and the <a href="http://www.wri.org/our-work/topics/united-states">United States</a>&nbsp;as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.  &nbsp;</p> <p>WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices.</p>

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