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TERMS OF REFERENCE
DURATION OF CONTRACT: As soon as possible until 31. August 2012 with possible extension
DUTY STATION: Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines
REPORTING TO: Project Director, Biodiversity and Climate Change Project (ACB-GIZ)
Background
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity and GIZ is currently implementing the Biodiversity and
Climate Change Project (BCCP), a two-year project which aims to provide advisory services
to ASEAN Member States on strategies and instruments for biodiversity conservationrelated
intervention measures on climate protection and adaptation of climate change. The
project commenced operations on September 2010 and is expected to end on August 2012
with possible extension. .
BCCP is inviting applications by dynamic, innovative, and committed candidates for the
position of Regional Advisor on Climate Change for a full-time position in this project.
Preference will be given to ASEAN Nationals or experts with prime experience in the ASEAN
region.
Scope of Duties
Under the supervision of the BCCP Project Director and in close cooperation with staff of
ACB, the Regional Advisor on Climate Change will perform a variety of tasks in support of
project activities. He/she will be responsible for the following duties:
1. Policy Advisory/Programme Support
Provide guidance and technical support to the Project Team as they engage in
climate change policy dialogues and trainings with key partners such as
governments, donors, civil society, ensuring adherence with, and consistent and
integrated application of, global approaches,methodologies, and strategies;
Provide substantive technical and intellectual inputs in order to support ASEAN
Member States (AMS) in the formulation and implementation of policies and
programs on climate change adaptation and mitigation;
Advise the Project Team on ways to build capacity of governments in
programming climate change-related resources and provide advice on the
effective use and management of different climate financing mechanisms;
Review key documents produced by the Project Team to ensure that these
account for and address climate change issues, and are within the context of the
project;
Develop publishable policy papers/briefs on the relationship of biodiversity and
climate change; Explore strategic opportunities with AMS and partner organizations that can
maximize synergies between biodiversity and climate change;
Liaise and coordinate with regional development partners and donors, building
strategic alliances on behalf of the Project Team that deliver benefits to AMS.
2. Research and Knowledge Management, Networking and Partnerships
Conduct regular briefings with the Project Team on the status of international
climate change negotiations, forthcoming events in the region, major regional
initiatives underway and ongoing climate change projects in the region;
Support the Project Team in the development of strategic and thematic
partnerships with governmental agencies, UN agencies and other important
regional actors in climate change;
Secure a flow of information by putting in place mechanisms to ensure the AMS
know-how about climate change-related activities undertaken by the project as
well as by other major global and regional actors;
Promote the use and improvement of knowledge management mechanisms to
share information about climate change related initiatives;
Build and maintain strategic alliances with development partners (i.e.
governments, NGOs) and donors;
Provide inputs to the preparation of presentations, advisory and briefing notes,
as needed;
Document and analyze experiences at the country, regional and global level in
support of climate change activities;
Identify relevant lessons learnt to be disseminated between countries and
identify and develop linkages between countries in the region, as appropriate.
3. Planning, monitoring, evaluation and reporting of project activities
Organize regular meetings involving the Project Team to discuss and report on
the progress of the project;
Prepare monthly reports on activities and results achieved;
Review the project work plan and propose appropriate methodologies to
effectively carry out activities based upon internal discussions;
Provide inputs to the preparation of the Project Completion Report.
Qualifications and Experience
- Master's degree in Environmental Studies, Economics, Sciences, Development Policy, or a closely related field;
- At least 10 years of experience in the field of environment and development, including specialized experience in climate change at a regional or international level;
- Extended experience in development assistance framework and policy development;
- Multidisciplinary professional experience preferred;
- Relevant training or short-term courses required of the position;
- Excellent skills working with office applications (MS Excel,Word and PowerPoint);
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, ability to communicate ideas effectively and write quickly and clearly under pressure;
- Fluency in written and spoken English and in at least one regional language is a prerequisite, further languages an asset;
- Applicants must be willing to work in Los Baños, Laguna, Philippines, with frequent short-term displacements within ASEAN.
Competence Requirements
Core Values
Integrity, professionalism and respect for diversity;
Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and
adaptability;
Treats all people fairly without favoritism.
Core Competencies
Communication, teamwork, planning and organizing, accountability, creativity,
client orientation, commitment to continuous learning, and technological
awareness.
Functional Competencies
Demonstrated project management skills, development and operational
effectiveness;
Demonstrated solid knowledge and relevant experience in climate change policy;
With analytic capacity and ability to synthesize project outputs and relevant
findings for the preparation of quality project reports;
Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of
agencies and national institutions, government and non-government.
Leadership and Self-Management
Responds positively to feedback;
Consistently approaches work with energy and a positive, constructive attitude;
Good teamplayer, self starter, has ability to work under minimum supervision
and maintain good relationships.
Technical Competencies
Understanding of political issues under international climate negotiations;
Skills and knowledge to build linkages between biodiversity, climate change and
sustainable development.
Results-oriented
Ability to advise on problems carefully and logically, leading to fact-based and
practical recommendations;
Ability to produce high-quality outputs in a timely manner while understanding
and anticipating the evolving needs of the AMS;
Ability to focus on impacts and results for the AMS.
Partnerships and Teamwork
Strong interpersonal skills, and capacity to build strong relationships with
partners;
Ability to lead,manage complexity and contribute effectively to team work.
Remuneration Package: negotiable; if you wish to do so, please feel free to indicate your expectations.
Reporting Arrangements
The Regional Advisor on Climate Change is expected to report to the BCCP Project Director,
putting in at least 40 hours a week in the duty station or on duty travel, if required.
Timeline for the Selection Process
Position Announcement: May 9, 2011
Application Period: May 28, 2011
Review of Application: June 4, 2011
Selection of Candidate: June 18, 2011
Duration of the Assignment
There will be an initial probationary contract of three (3) months which, upon review of
satisfactory performance, may be extended until the duration of the project.
Applications
The application by experts from the ASEAN region is expressly encouraged.
The applicant should submit a (1) letter of intent of not more than two pages, detailing how
his/her qualifications and experience make him/her suitable for the position, especially with
regard to his/her experience in the ASEAN region and with relevant government and nongovernment/
business entities involved in Climate Change; (2) completed Personal History
(e.g. according to the form at www.aseanbiodiversity.org - opportunities section) (3)
comprehensive curriculum vitae.
Applicants should indicate "Regional CC Adviser" on the Letter of Intent and email to the BCCP
at ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity at the following email address:
berthold.seibert@giz.de
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Interested applicants are advised to visit http://www.aseanbiodiversity.org for further
details on eligibility and documentary requirements for the said posts. Deadline for
submission of completed application is on May 28, 2011. Applications entered after this
date will not be considered. Only short-listed applicants will be given due notice.
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