Job: DAI-ESP Watershed Management Coordinator

DAI-ESP Watershed Management Coordinator
9 Oktober 2007
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 aswell 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.esp@gmail not later than October 31, 2007. Only short listed candidates will be notified. No telephone inquires will be accepted.