Tetra Tech ARD is currently accepting expressions of interest from qualified candidates for a potential Resource Rights, Governance & Policy Reform Specialist position on a USAID funded program in Indonesia. The program, known as SOROT, will address the market forces, financial incentives, policy levers, and social norms and values that drive deforestation and biodiversity loss in Indonesia. SOROT will subsequently promote enduring changes in individual and organizational behavior in order to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and conserve valuable marine and terrestrial biodiversity across Indonesia.
The Resource Rights, Governance & Policy Reform Specialist will advise and support the Chief of Party in the development and implementation of a comprehensive strategy for improving national level land use governance instruments and systems through the policy, legislative, and regulatory frameworks. He or she will collaborate with and build upon the efforts of a host of other Government of Indonesia, USG, internationally-assisted and civil society activities. He or she lead activities related to the reform of policies, laws, implementing regulations, guidance and practice. The position will be full time and based in Jakarta.
Qualifications:
* Degree in business administration, public policy or a related field; Master’s degree preferred;
* Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in effective public policy development or reform, the design and institution of administrative reforms and information systems, institutional strengthening, and coalition building, preferably in the environmental sector;
* Demonstrated understanding of how to affect change within the Indonesian governance and policy system.
* Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English required;
* An understanding of Indonesian political practices, as well as the country’s culture and norms;
* Qualified Indonesian nationals strongly encouraged to apply.
To be considered applicants must submit the following as part of the on-line process:
* Cover Letter
* CV in reverse chronological format
* Reference List
* Optional-Writing Sample – must be sole authorship, maximum 10 pages
Applications that do not meet the minimum requirements listed above will not be considered. Please ensure that all necessary documents are uploaded, as incomplete applications and/or corrupt files may delay processing of your application or remove you from consideration. No phone calls will be accepted.
Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations- in the U.S and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workplace. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.