Introduction:
Headquartered in Seoul, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is an
intergovernmental organization founded to support and promote a model of
economic growth known as "green growth", which targets key aspects of economic
performance such a poverty reduction, job creation, social inclusion, and
environmental sustainability. GGGI works with countries around the world,
building their capacity and working collaboratively on green growth policies
that can impact the lives of millions. The organization partners with
countries, multilateral institutions, government bodies, and private sector to
help build economies that grow strongly and are more efficient and sustainable
in the use of natural resources, less carbon intensive, and more resilient to
climate change.
GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the
world. These in-country programs, together with global products and services,
focus on delivering results through an integrated approach of evidence-based
green growth planning and implementation aligned to countries' development
priorities. The organization also focuses on knowledge development and
management activities which build a strong theoretical and empirical basis for
green growth, while providing concrete options and guidance for policymakers;
as well as building the conditions for public and private green infrastructure
investments.
GGGI supports the Government of Indonesia through a program of activities that
focuses on three areas: renewable energy, infrastructure projects within
special economic zones, and forest and land-based mitigation projects. The
Program, known as the 'GoI-GGGI Green Growth Program' (GGP), aims to
demonstrate that green investments are financially and economically viable and
can become the norm both for investors and for planners, ultimately improving
the quality of growth and development. Through the Program, GGGI collaborates
with BAPPENAS, the Coordinating Ministry of Economic Affairs, Ministry of
Finance, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, Ministry of Environment and
Forestry, and PT Sarana Multi Infrastruktur ("PT SMI").
GGGI and Fiscal Policy Agency (FPA) implement the second Green Climate Fund
(GCF) readiness and preparatory support program ("the Readiness Project") in
Indonesia. The Project aims to strengthen the NDA and national actors'
institutional capacities to build a pipeline of climate change projects and
enhance country ownership. The FPA is GCF's National Designated Authority (NDA)
in Indonesia, the agency through which Indonesia and the GCF interact and
communicate. As the NDA, it has strategic oversight of all GCF related
activities in the country, including assuring the alignment of GCF investment
decisions with national priorities in climate change mitigation and adaptation.
Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment:
Every project/program in a country proposed to the GCF must receive a
No-Objection Letter (NOL) from that country's NDA. The issuance of such NOLs
requires the NDA to review the proposed funding proposals and concept notes.
GGGI is building a roster of expert reviewers in several topics related to GCF
key target areas to achieve high-quality review.
The expert reviewers in the roster will support in funding proposals/concept
notes review, such as giving recommendation and opinions related to the
projects. One of the target result areas of GCF is Agriculture, forestry, and
other land use (AFOLU). The experts for AFOLU roster are expected to have
expertise in at least one of the following fields:
1. Sustainable landscape, forestry, and land-use
2. Sustainable agriculture
Scope of Work:
The Global Green Growth Institute requires the services of qualified experts to
be an "Expert Reviewer" (hereafter referred to as "the Consultant") to support
works of the National Designated Authorities (NDA) of Green Climate Fund (GCF)
in Indonesia. The Consultant will be responsible for reviewing GCF project
proposals received by the NDA based on their expertise. GGGI provides the
framework in which the Consultant needs to work on the reviews.
In performing his/her tasks, the Consultant will work closely with focal points
in the NDA, the Accredited Entities of the submitted proposal, the Executing
Entities of the submitted proposal (if any), and other relevant stakeholders as
deemed necessary.
Candidates applying for this position will be working on-demand basis. They
will be working remotely with possible requests for meetings to discuss the
reviews of the proposals. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the assignment will be
conducted virtually.
Roles and Responsibilities:
The Consultant will be responsible for the following tasks and duties:
1. Attend the mandatory training for NDA GCF Indonesia Expert Reviewer;
2. Perform expert reviews regarding GCF Funding Proposals/Concept Notes
received by the NDA that align with their expertise, that includes but not
limited to:
* Review GCF Funding Proposals/Concept Notes/Call for PCN submissions
based on GCF investment criteria
* Give recommendations to the NDA regarding the reviewed Funding
Proposals/Concept Notes/Call for PCN submissions;
3. Attend meeting with related stakeholders to discuss and give
clarification regarding their reviews;
4. Prepare reports of expert review;
5. Fill out pre-defined checklists of expert review;
6. Collaborate with other consultants in the roster, if necessary.
Note:
The consultant/expert is to provide his/her equipment to produce all
deliverables.
Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables:
The consultant will report to the Green Investment Specialist.
The assignment depends on demand from the NDA. Therefore, please note that the
minimum number of assignments of 0 (zero) is possible.
Depending on the demand, each deliverable from the consultant is expected to
include:
No.
Deliverable
Due Date
Payment
1
Call for Project Concept Note (PCN) submissions review
* Filled a simplified concept note review checklist;
* Power point presentation about the review summary and findings.
1 week from review request being made
USD 200
2
Full GCF Concept Note review, including the Project Preparation Facility (PPF)
application (if applies)
* Filled a concept note review checklist;
* Filled a PPF application review checklist, if applies;
* Powerpoint presentation about the review summary and findings.
1 week from review request being made
USD 800
3
GCF Funding Proposal review
* Filled a proposal review checklist;
* Powerpoint presentation about the review summary and findings.
2 weeks from review request being made
USD 1,200
Applicable Tax:
Value Added Tax clarification
Individual consultant without Indonesian tax ID: In accordance to Directorate
General Taxation number SE-145/PJ/2010 VAT is applicable on foreign services
rendered by international entities not registered in Indonesia are subject to
10% VAT.
Withholding tax on foreign services rendered/withholding tax Art 26
Payments of royalties, interest and service fees by resident taxpayer to a
non-resident taxpayer are subject to 20% withholding tax Art 26. However, if
the payment is made to a resident of a country with which Indonesia has signed
a tax treaty, the withholding (WHT) may be reduced or exempted. Non resident
tax payer should get the DGT1 form certified by their country of residence tax
authority to be exempted from WHT. Please visit the following sites to download
the DGT1 form. (http://www.pajak.go.id/content/formulir/10198/form-dgt-1)
Withholding tax on local purchase of goods and services
Payments of certain types of income paid to resident taxpayers are subject to
withholding Art 23 at a rate of 15% (for dividend, interest, royalties) and 2%
(rental of asset, other than land and building [which is subject to final tax
Art 4(2)] and services such as technical, management, consulting services, etc).
Qualifications/Experience/Expertise:
The Consultant must have the following qualifications:
* Advanced degree (Master degree or higher) in forestry/forest
management, natural resource management, environmental studies, development
studies, or other relevant studies;
* At least10 years of professional experience working and/or doing
research in Agriculture, Forestry and Land Use sector for climate change
projects in Indonesia;
* Solid knowledge of Indonesia's national context related AFOLU issues;
* Strong knowledge and familiarity with Indonesia development planning
documents, policies, and national priorities, such as National Medium-Term
Development Plan (RPJMN) 2020-2024, National Action Plan for Greenhouse Gas
Emissions Reduction (RAN-GRK), Low Carbon Development Indonesia (LCDI), and
Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs);
* Strong ability to work independently and under pressure with a high
level of accuracy and attention to detail;
* Strong objective and critical analysis skills to analyze, evaluate,
and summarize project proposals;
* Understanding of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and GCF investment
criteria is an advantage;
* Fluency in English, both spoken and written, is a must.
Conflict of Interest
To avoid conflict of interest, the Consultant should disclose the following (if
any):
* Involvement in the development of any GCF concept notes/proposals in
Indonesia;
* Current affiliation and roles in the (Direct) Accredited Entities in
Indonesia.
Interested applicants must apply through the following link
(https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/indonesia-gcf-expert-reviewer-agriculture-forest-and-landuse-afolu-426678.html)
before 15 October 2020 (KST).
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