Terms of reference
Position: MRV Specialist, UNORCID Closing date: LO May 2014
UNORCID l. Position lnformation
Title: MRV Specialist, (National, 1 Post) Agency: UNORCID Reports to: Head of REDD+ Thematic Advisory Unit Duty Station: Jakarta Expected Places of Travel (if applicable): Palangka Raya, Samarinda, Jambi and Jayapura DurationofAssignment:1June 2014-31December2OI4(6monthsfromsigningofagreement)
REQUIRED DOCUMENT FROM HIRING UNIT TERMS OF REFERENCE CONFIRMATION OF CATEGORY OF LOCAL CONSULTANT, please select : (1) Junior Consultant (2) Support Consultant (3) Support Specialist (4) Senior Specialist ,/ (5) Expert/ Advisor (6) APPROVED e-requisition
REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION FROM CONSULTANT cv/ Copy of education certificate / Completed Financial proposal and Technical proposal/
Need for presence of lC consultdnt in office:
/ flexible time/office based - The work requires consultancy and meetings with various stakeholders as well as desk review and home-based data research and/or in consultancies with other agencies. The consultant requires to fulfill 15 working days/month @ 8-working hour/day and submit lC monthly attendance record.
Provision of Support Services: Office spoce: /Yes No Equipment (toptop etc.l: Yes / No Secretorial Services IYes /No The responsible one for providing the support services: UNORCID Operations Support Unit for field mission logistic arrangement
Signature of the Budget Owner:
Satya Tripathi, Director, UNORCID -29 April 20L4
1l?ag* ll. Background lnformation
Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Forest Degradation (REDD) is an effort to create a financial value for the carbon stored in forests, offering incentives for developing countries to reduce emissions from forested lands and invest in low-carbon paths to sustainable development. "REDD+" goes beyond deforestation and forest degradation, and includes the role of conservation, sustainable management of forests and enhancement of forest carbon stocks. The UN Office for REDD+ Coordination in lndonesia (UNORCID) was established under a Memorandum of Understanding signed between the United Nations System and the Republic of lndonesia in September 2011. UNORCID has a comprehensive mandate to support the Government of lndonesia and numerous stakeholders in implementing lndonesia's REDD+ and related priorities. Following to this signing, the UNDP, UNEP, UNESCO, lLO, UNOPS, UNODC and FAO have joined as additional parties to the MoU. While several other UN agencies are also actively considering their joining the MoU.
UNORCID has a finite life-span that, unless renewed by mutual agreement between the parties to the MoU, expires in September2015. The UNORCID has its Head Office inJakarta with Pilot Province Office in Palangka Raya, Central Kalimantan province. The Government of lndonesia has requested the UNORCID to continue its support to the newly established REDD+ Agency to expand its activities in more REDD+ pilot provinces.
The UNORCID has been requested by the REDD+ Agency to support them on the development, elaboration and operationalization of the MRV system in lndonesia. The Government of lndonesia has produced national strategies and implementation plan for MRV in November 2012. Further in 2013, they have identified basic methods for the establishment of the reference emission level at the national level which successfully satisfied the phase I of the Letter of lntent (Lol) between the Government of lndonesia and Norway. ln January 2014, the process of Lol phase ll started and the
Government of lndonesia requires to operationalize a country wide MRV system and to develop a strategy for the improvement of the system toward Tier 3 precision and accuracy. UNORCID will support the Government of lndonesia throughout the process for the accomplishment of these tasks.
United Nations Office for REDD+ Coordination in lndonesia (UNORCID) assists the Government of lndonesia through President's Delivery Unit for Development Monitoring and Oversight (UKPa) and REDD+ Agency (BPR) for the development, elaboration and operationalization of the MRV system. The Government of lndonesia produced national strategies and implementation plan for MRV in November 2012, and last year, they identified basic methods for the establishment of the reference emission level at the national level which successfully satisfied the phase I of the Letter of lntent (Lol) between the Government of lndonesia and Norway. ln January 201.4, the process of Lol phase ll started and the Government of lndonesia requires to operationalize a country wide MRV system and to develop a strategy for the improvement of the system toward Tier 3 precision and accuracy. UNORCID will support the Government of lndonesia throughout the process for the accomplishment of these tasks.
The MRV Specialist will be based in UNORCID Head Office in Jakarta under the supervision of Head of 2lPage REDD+ Thematic Advisory Unit. S/he will be required to have frequent mission to Palangka Raya, Jambi, Jayapura, Samarinda and some other provinces to provide capacity building activities and training on MRV system to provincial staff upon request by the REDD+ Agency. S/he will work closely with the senior management of the REDD+ Agency to finalize the MRV system and its implementation plan in lndonesia. S/he will provide and ensure consistent delivery of high quality, accurate, timely and documented services. S/he promote a client, quality and results-oriented approach. lll. Objectives of Assignment
Summarv of Kev Functions and Responsibilities:
Under the guidance and supervision of the Head of REDD+ Thematic Stratey and Policy Unit, s/he develops and incorporates technology for MRV system and REDD+ implementation in lndonesia. S/he will be responsible to design, develop and deliver MRV training materials to the UNORCID's stakeholders. S/he will contribute to the MRV capacity building activities outlined by the REDD+ Agency.
The Specialist manages all processes and tasks in relation to the above tasks and assure high quality and accuracy in the work undertaken and promotes a client, quality- and results-oriented approach. S/he works in close collaboration with the UNORCID HO team in Jakarta, appropriate government counterparts, UN and other international agencies, and other stakeholders. S/he will also generally support knowledge building and knowledge sharing among the REDD+ stakeholders on MRV related issues.
lV. Scope of work
Kev responsibilities of the M RV Specialist:
1,. To collect and analyze relevant documents and research papers on the advancement of the MRV system and techniques in lndonesia and other countries. 2. To work closely with technical staff in the government agencies at the national and regional levels for the identification of their needs and approaches, information sharing and the provision of technical and managerial assistance. 3. To organize and implement capacity building activities related to the development and management of a provincial MRV system for technical staff of provincial government agencies, including the coordination of developing training modules and materials on remote sensing and GlS, and forest GHG inventory methodology and IPCC Guidelines. 4. To provide technical assistance on GHG monitoring and measurement for technical staff of provincial government agencies. 5. To perform other relevant tasks as required.
V. Expected Results
1) A technical report is produced incorporated technology for MRV system and REDD+ implementation in lndonesia 2) At the minimum 6 (six) training courses delivered to the UNORCID and the REDD+ Agency stakeholders in Jakarta, Palangka Raya, Jambi, Samarinda and Jayapura. 3) A series of capacity building activities in the format of internal and in-house discussion and 3lir;g* brainstorming with the REDD+ Agency technical staff and the respected provincial government staff on MRV system delivered. 4\ Monthly activities progress report submitted to the Head of REDD+ Thematic Advisory Unit informing work progress delivered and challenges against agreed workplan.
The results of the work of the MRV Specialist impact on the successful implementation and overall effectiveness of lndonesia's REDD+ MRV system. His/her outputs will enable UNORCID and the REDD+ Agency and their counterparts and stakeholders to collaborate more effectively. Capacity building activities and knowledge and information sharing will allow for a strategic appreciation of the results achieved; the problems encountered; the lessons learned; and the knowledge gained from implementing the National REDD+ Programme in lndonesia.
V/. Requirements
Functional Competencies:
Advocacv/Advancing a Policv-Oriented Agenda
tr ldentifies and communicates relevant information for a variety of audiences for advocating UNORCID's mandate
Result-Based Programme Development and Management
B Assess technical performance to identify success factors and incorporates best practices into works fl Researches linkages accross programme activities to identify critical points of integration tr Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation D Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project development tr Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful approaches and drafts reports accordinglys. tr Excellent written communication and analytical skill to synergize delivery and support internalcapacity
lnnovation and Marketing New Approaches
tr Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things tr Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
Promoting Organizational LearninR and Knowledge Sharing
tr Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and proposes new, more effective ways of doing thin 4li;gr tr Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
Buildine Strategic Partnerships l*vel !,2: Mlaintaining a network of contaeNs
tr Maintains an established network of contacts for general information sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues tr Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with partners and stakeholders
lnnovation and Marketing New Approaches l-slv*l 1.?: lr':hane ing pr$ccsseE clr pr*duets tr Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing things tr Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new approaches
Resource MobililA[ion level :1""]: Frovi*:iing inputs N* rescur{e ,nsbiIiral,i*;i stral*gie s
tr Analyzes information/databases on potential and actual donors
Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
Level !,3: Sundarnent*l kn*wi**)6* *f *r*vn elisciplirre
tr Strong aptitude on MRV techiques and system and REDD+ issues; tr Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position I Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks tr Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and other means of learning tr Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it'in work assignments
Client Orientation
l-evel !.2: fsta*llshing eff*elivc clier":t r*latir:nshi6:s tr Maturity and confidence in dealing with senior and high ranking members of national and loca I institutions, government a nd non-government. tr Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion tr Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and deadlines tr Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly
Global Leadership and Advocacv
l*v*! l.?: Preparing in{*rmation for gfr:bal e*v*exey
5lPage tr ldentifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UNORCID's goals for a variety of audiences tr ldentifies and takes advantage of opportunities for advocating for UNORCID's mandate
Core Competencies:
tr Demonstrating/safeguarding ethics and integrity tr Demonstrate corporate knowledge and sound judgment tr Self-development, initiative-taking D Acting as a team player and facilitating team work tr Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively C Creating synergies through self-control A Managing conflict n Learning and sharing knowledge and encourage the learning of others. Promoting learning and knowledge management/sharing are the responsibility of each staff member. D lnformed and transparent decision making
Education:
An advanced university degree, preferable PhD, in the one of following areas; Forestry, Environmental Science, Geo-information systems or any other relevant field.
Background and Experience:
o At least ten years of working experience related to forest inventory, forest resources monitoring and assessment; (GlS) remote sensing and land use policies. o Working experiences of internationally funded projects in the field of capacity building and project implementation. o Knowledge of MRV in REDD+, Forest Carbon Stock, Peat, Climate Change-related. . Good inter-personal skills and oral and written communication skills. r Competence in English and Bahasa for both speaking and writing. o Experience in the usage of computers and office software packages used for the works.
Vlll. Deliverables / Expected Results
Deliverables /Outputs Payment xrtis!.tr tt
1! a, 4l .l 1!; r .' .: ' vi.'
Workplan submitted. Report on refined 30 June 20L4 Hideyuki methodologies and progress on reseorch Kubo undertoken Head REDD+ Thematic Advisory
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2 Report on MRV research undertoken. Draft 31, July 201,4 Hideyuki on MRV troining materiols. Number of in- Kubo house broinsstorming ond discussion/workshops/meetings held with the REDD+ Agency ond stokeholders
3 Report on MRV reseorch being undertoken 3I August Hideyuki ond droft report on MRV system 201,4 Kubo implementotion in lndonesio
4 2 MRV troinings delivered to the provinciol 30 September Hideyuki staff in the pilot provinces, os defined by the 201.4 Kubo REDD+ Aqency ond UNORCID
5 2 MRV troinings delivered to the provincial 3t October Hideyuki stoff in the pilot provinces, as defined by the 2014 Kubo REDD+ Agency and UNORCID
6 2 MRV troinings delivered to the provincial 30 November Hideyuki staff in the pilot provinces, os defined by the 201.4 Kubo REDD+ Agency ond UNORCID
7 Finol technical report on MRV system for the 31 December Hideyuki REDD+ implementotion in Indonesia 201.4 Kubo submitted to UNORCID ond the REDD+ Agency.
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