Two STTAs – Developing Policy Recommendations on Forestry and Water Resources for National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) 2026 – 2045 79 views

Overview

USAID SEGAR is seeking two short-term technical assistance (STTA) to Develop Policy Recommendations on Forestry and Water Resources for National Long-Term Development Plan 2026 – 2045.  The STTA is expected to commence as soon as possible through March 31, 2024, with a Level of Effort (LoE) of 130 days per STTA. The STTAs will coordinate and report to the Biodiversity Conservation Lead. Code: RPJPN.

USAID SEGAR is a five-year (2020 – 2025) Activity designed to advance Indonesia’s development objectives in balancing biodiversity conservation and sustainable land use with inclusive economic and livelihoods development. To accomplish this, targeted subnational jurisdictions with high conservation values and high carbon stocks will be under improved management of natural resources that measurably conserves biodiversity, decreases greenhouse gas emissions from unsustainable land use, and promotes sustainable and inclusive economic growth. The overarching USAID SEGAR intervention strategy is based on the belief that better environmental governance, reduced GHG emissions and the conservation of biodiversity in Indonesia involves more effective participation and action by a broad range of stakeholders including the government, communities, and their representative bodies, as well as private companies, and smallholders.

As part of its support to improve environmental planning in Year 2, the Activity will assist the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas) in developing policy recommendations on the forest and water resources sectors to underpin improved National Long-term Development Plan (2026 – 2045). These two planning documents are instrumental in mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and environmental mitigation targets into national development goals. The documents are the main reference for local governments to incorporate and prioritize biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation into their local development plans, in-line with USAID SEGAR goals.

This Scope of Work (SOW) supports two consultants who, in developing their policy recommendations, will work with forest and conservation policy experts who have long experience working with Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) and other relevant ministries on policy analysis and development. The consultants will consult with Bappenas to develop an agreed-upon workplan and design methodology, beginning with a review of the current National Long-term Development Plan (RPJPN). They will encourage the participation of other relevant stakeholders in writing policy briefs.

Objectives

Work closely with Bappenas to:

• Review and analyze the results of policy implementation during the 2005-2025 RPJPN period in the field of forestry and water resources conservation.
• Develop policy recommendations and strategies for the 2026-2045 RPJPN related to forestry and water resources conservation.
• Develop strategic recommendations to encourage non-government actor participation in improving sustainable forest management and water resources conservation.
• Develop a policy brief regarding national development policy recommendations for the 2026-2045 RPJPN in the field of forestry and water resource conservation.

Expected Output

• Completed document review and evaluation of the implementation of forest and water resources conservation policy within the RPJPN 2005-2025.
• Identified future opportunities and challenges in the field of forestry and water resources conservation.
• Analysis of policy directions and development priorities in planning documents related to sustainable forest management and water security in Indonesia.
• Review of inputs, outputs, outcomes, and impacts of programs that support forestry and water resource conservation.
• Development of indicators that support forestry and water resources conservation in accordance with national development planning documents.
• Analysis of policy implementation that affects forestry and water resource conservation.
• Development of policy proposals for forestry and water resource conservation by linked to developed indicators.

Expected Outcome

1. Evaluation/review report of the 2005-2025 RPJPN on forestry and water resource conservation.
2. Data collection and analysis of tabular and spatial data as a consideration for the formulation of the policy direction.
3. Document of policy recommendations for the 2026-2045 RPJPN on forestry and water resource conservation.
4. Dissemination of policy brief recommendations to relevant in government/non-government stakeholders.

Key Tasks/Stages

• Develop workplan in coordination with Bappenas.
• Develop methodology together with the Policy Recommendation Drafting Team (TPRK) of Bappenas.
• Review and evaluate the implementation of RPJPN 2005-2025.
• Compile data and information on policy implementation impacting forestry and water resources conservation.
• Identify future opportunities and challenges in forestry and water resources conservation.
• Collect primary data through field visit, FGD and or workshop in each region.
• Define policy directions and development priorities in planning documents related to sustainable forest management and water security in Indonesia.
• Present draft policy recommendations to Bappenas.
• Finalize Policy recommendations.
• Develop policy brief for stakeholders.
• Write and submit activity report to USAID SEGAR.

Please refer to the attachment for more detailed information and its expected LOE distributions.

Deliverable

1. Workplan and methodology for development of policy recommendation of RPJPN 2025-2045
2. Review and evaluation report of RPJPN 2005 – 2025
3. Data and information compilation of implementation policy impacting forestry and water resources sector.
4. Analysis report on future opportunities and challenges of forestry and water resource conservation.
5. Analysis report of primary data collected from field visit, FGD and workshop.
6. Draft policy directions, stages and development priorities in planning documents related to sustainable forest management and water security in Indonesia.
7. Final Policy recommendations document.
8. Policy brief for stakeholders (at least 3 policy briefs for Government, Public and NGOs)
9. Submission of Final Activity Report

Please refer to the attachment for more detailed information and each due date.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in natural resource management, ecology, forestry, conservation biology, hydrology, sustainable land use management, or other fields related to biodiversity conservation.
• Experience in policy development and strategic development planning.
• Experience working with all levels of government, NGOs, and international donors.
• Good understanding on government laws and regulations particularly related to the forestry and environment.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the management and sustainable use of space and natural resources as well as social, economic, and environmental issues and link to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)
• Fluency in Indonesian
• Able to work in a team

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with Government Agency (Bappenas and/or MoEF or Water resources authority).
• Knowledge on Political Economy Analysis (PEA) will be an advantage.
• Have knowledge on Forest, water Resources and land-based development policy and regulation.
• English language skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV or Resume to SEGARrecruit@chemonics.com with the subject line “RPJPN –  Yourname”. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the two positions is filled.