OVERVIEW

USAID SEGAR is seeking a fixed-term employee for the position of Non-Timber Forest Product Certification Specialistto support technical assistance on rattan project in Katingan district, Central Kalimantan. This position will be based potentially in Palangkaraya/Katingan district.

• Job code: NTFS
• Type: Long-term / Fixed term
• Job location: Katingan district, Central Kalimantan
• Reporting line: Private Sector Engagement Lead
• Expected Assignment: Immediately
• Duration: 1 year with the possible of extension

USAID’s SEGAR Activity seeks to advance Indonesia’s own development goals of balancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use with inclusive economic and livelihoods development. USAID SEGAR contributes to the 2020 – 2025 USAID Indonesia Country Development Cooperation Strategy, Development Objective 3: Environmental Sustainability Improved, and Intermediate Result 1, Natural Resource Management Improved.

To achieve the overall goal, USAID SEGAR will achieve the following two objectives:

1. Strengthened inclusive environmental governance in targeted subnational jurisdictions that advance biodiversity conservation, sustainable forest management, and sustainable land use.
2. Increased implementation of environmental and social sustainability goals within private sector natural resource commodity production supply chains that reduces threats to biodiversity and greenhouse gas emissions from land use.

USAID SEGAR works in four regions with a total of twelve intervention districts:

• Aceh: Aceh Tamiang, North Aceh, East Aceh
• West Kalimantan: Ketapang, Kubu Raya, Sanggau, Sintang
• East Kalimantan: Berau, East Kutai, Mahakam Ulu
• Central Kalimantan: Seruyan, West Kotawaringin

USAID assigned USAID SEGAR to provide Technical Assistance (TA) to ADM Capital Asia Climate-Smart Landscape Fund/ACLF (a program with the aim to finance SMEs that achieve both financial and sustainability returns) for the implementation of the rattan project in Katingan. ACLF plans to provide loans to a potential borrower to expand certified handicraft production, control raw materials to decouple from deforestation risk, expand collaboration with local communities on weaving and raw material sourcing and meet customer demand for FSC-certified products to become a more vertically integrated business. The project will also ensure the protection of high conservation value (HCV) and high carbon stock (HCS) in the sourcing areas through adopting FSC certification, incorporating ‘No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation’ (NDPE) commitment training programs for communities, and developing Sustainable Sourcing Procedures. USAID SEGAR collaborate with ACLF, PT Harmoni Usaha Indonesia (HUI), and Perkumpulan Petani Rotan Katingan (P2RK) for this technical assistance with focus on two main issues, namely Environmental and Social (E&S) Risk Mitigation and Forest Management and Addressing Production and Capacity Issues.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist P2RK for the development of the Internal Control System (ICS) team in ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) are kept up to date, aligned with current regulations, and comprehended and implemented by P2RK Secretariat and PT HUI.
• Provide oversight for the internal audit process, ensuring its alignment with FSC standards and criteria for PT HUI.
• Establish efficient communication channels with the certification body to effectively coordinate the certification process.
• Collaborate with the team and assist P2RK Secretariat to prepare all necessary documents essential for the certification process.
• Work in coordination with P2RK Secretariat and PT HUI to ensure the submission of documents as per the agreed schedule, maintaining the quality that aligns with FSC standards.
• Responsible for all stages of the audit and certification of P2RK by the certification body.
• Contribute to the preparation of periodic progress reports and assist with monitoring relevant Activity indicators and evaluating project results.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Preferably domiciled in the province of activity operations.
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in economics, forestry, or another field related to nature-based commodities.
• At least 5 years of experience working in NTFP issues particularly rattan and/or certification of forest product.
• Extensive knowledge of NTFP issues particularly rattan, including legal and policy framework and ecological monitoring methodologies.
• In-depth knowledge of FSC procedures and standards, including experience with FSC certification process is a plus.
• Experience in managing the documentation and paperwork for FSC certification.
• Strong understanding of sustainable forestry practices and responsible sourcing.
• Excellent organizational and administrative skills with keen attention to detail
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities to work closely with local community and private actors/companies.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English, orally and in writing.
• Ability to travel on occasion domestically and regionally.
• Ability to work independently and proactively with stakeholders in rural areas, as well as in district and provincial level.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, to a range of different audiences.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your application to SEGAR-Recruit@chemonics.com with the subject line “NTFS – YourName”. The application will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and early recruitment may occur until the position is filled.