Scope of Duties
Under the supervision of the BCCP Project Manager and in close cooperation with staff of ACB,
the Resource Economist will perform a variety of tasks in support of project activities. He/she
will be responsible for the following duties:• Assist and support the Project and ACB in all matters related to Biodiversity economics,
particularly but not necessarily limited to, TEEB, ABS and REDD+;
• Conduct economic evaluations of the impacts of climate change on biodiversity for the
ASEAN region, with support from experts;
• Advise the Project Team on the use of information derived from economic assessments
for decision making in climate change adaptation and mitigation;
• Undertake costs and benefits analysis of climate change adaptation options that could
be used to guide policy and strategic interventions related to biodiversity;
• Carry out costing of impacts and valuing benefits of adaptation options to include
methods for assessment of environmental goods and services;
• Prepare reports as a direct result of work on the costs and benefits analysis of climate
change adaptation options;
• Review results of analyses, and develop and disseminate practical mainstreaming
guidelines and facilitate capacity development, when necessary, for integrating climate
change into national development plans and policies;
• Facilitate/participate in fora to assist the Project Team in the dissemination of relevant
information to the public and decision makers;
• Collaborate with the Project Team to promote mitigation and adaptation initiatives suited
to the local socioeconomic and environmental conditions of the ASEAN region;
• Provide inputs for the preparation of policy briefs targeting policy makers and
communication materials for different target audiences;
• Act as focal person to build analytical capacities (within the ASEAN region) in the
economic assessment of climate change impacts, adaptation policies, programs and
projects.
Qualifications and Experience
• Master's or Doctorate degree in economics, preferably in one or more of the following
sub-disciplines: environmental, natural resource, or agricultural economics; or
environmental policy with an emphasis in quantitative economic analysis;
• At least five (5) years experience working in senior management and/or research
positions in Environmental Management, Environmental Research, Resource
• Economics, Climate Change Adaptation or other closely related sector at a regional
• (ASEAN Member States) or international level;
• Experience in supporting decision making with respect to climate change and adaptation
• issues;
• Experience in the use of tools related to cost benefit analysis, natural resource
accounting and valuation, and risk and vulnerability assessment;
• A good understanding of climate change issues at the regional and international levels;
• Familiarity with public policy process regarding climate change and biodiversity;
• Demonstrated ability to produce reports on economics and policy issues;
• 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.
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;
• 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 team player, 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: only application will be accepted that state the expected annual
salary (net, not including fringe benefits for housing and removal allocation)
Reporting Arrangements
The Resource Economist is expected to report to the BCCP Project Manager, putting in at least
40 hours a week in the duty station.
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 no more than two pages, detailing how
his/her qualifications and experience make him/her suitable for the position, as well as relating
his fundraising experiences and the strategies he employed to address fundraising challenges
he encountered; (2) completed Personal History Form (which can be downloaded at
www.aseanbiodiversity.org – opportunities section (3) comprehensive curriculum vitae.
Applicants should indicate “Resource Economist” on the Letter of Intent and email to the BCC
Project 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.
