*Background*
UCLG ASPAC is the largest regional section of United Cities and Local
Governments (UCLG), and amalgamation of International Union of Local
Authorities (IULA), United Towns Organization (UTO), and World Association
of the Major Metropolises (METROPOLIS). UCLG was established on 1 January
2004 and is headquartered in Barcelona, Spain. Following this unification,
UCLG ASPAC was established in Taipei on 14 April 2004, as the new entity of
IULA ASPAC. UCLG ASPAC’s Secretariat is based in Jakarta, Indonesia and
hosted by the Provincial Government of Jakarta.
UCLG is a worldwide association of local governments and the officially
recognized voice of local governments by the United Nations. UCLG ASPAC has
linkages to more than 7,000 cities and local governments. It represents
well over 3.76 billion people – more than half of the world population –
and incorporates economically fast developing countries such as China,
India, and Indonesia.
UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues
in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government,
supports cooperation between cities, local governments and their
associations, and facilitates programs, network and partnerships to develop
the capacity of local governments and the associations. Moreover, UCLG
ASPAC represents local governments politically within the international
community, and with the United Nations and its agencies. It also promotes
inclusive societies which safeguard equally, social and economic justice,
and sustainable development. UCLG ASPAC is engaged in all relevant thematic
fields for nurturing sustainable develop0ment comprising local economic
development, climate change, disaster resiliency, culture, strategic
planning, decentralization, municipal finance, gender equality, women
leadership and empowerment and good governance.
The Climate Resilience Inclusive Cities (CRIC) Project is a five years
Project co-funded by the European Union. UCLG ASPAC is the lead
implementing agency of CRIC which is carried out in partnership with
Pilot4Dev, ACR+, ECOLISE, University of Gustave Eiffel, and All India
Institute of Local Governments from South Asia.
*The overall objectives of the project *is to propose a long lasting and
unique cooperation between cities and research centers in Europe, South
East Asia, and South Asia, and to contribute substantially to sustainable
integrated urban development, good governance, and climate
adaptation/mitigation through long lasting partnerships. and tools such as
sustainable local action plans, early warning systems and experts’ panels.
*The specific objectives of the project are:*
§ Strengthen good governance: continued promotion of good governance, and
the necessary policy and legal frameworks to implement urban policies.
§ Sustainable use of resources by cities: Climate mitigation and
adaptation can be achieved by a better understanding of local resources,
and the empowerment of people.
§ Social cohesiveness and inclusive cities: The project will pay a special
attention to the question of informal settlements, rural migrants and
marginalization.
§ Resilience and actions for the environment: the project will support the
transition to more resource efficient systems of production and
consumption. It will develop early warning systems for the selected cities,
and an analysis of the main sources of pollution.
§ Prosperity and innovation in cities, innovation, culture, design, and
the identification of sustainable financing mechanisms.
§ Promotion of triangular cooperation: will be developed with knowledge
exchange and joint trainings among countries from the South Asia, South
East Asia, and Europe.
*The target groups of the Project *will be local governments, cities, urban
stakeholders working on climate resilience, climate mitigation and
adaptation, and good governance of inclusive cities. With final
beneficiaries including but not limited to local community of the
cities/provinces, including women, marginalized sector, civil society, and
private sectors.
The project has the following 3 Pillars as the targeted outcomes of the
activities:
*Pillar 1: Knowledge production and exchange*
§ Production of knowledge and urban analysis
§ Urban reports
§ Strengthened tools and exchange between European, Indonesian and other
Asian cities
*Pillar 2: Local action plans for climate resilient and inclusive cities*
§ Strengthened cities and LA’s capacities in the design and implementation
of inclusive public policies
§ Improvement of the quality, delivery and equitable access to basic
services of infrastructure
§ Enhanced capacities of cities and LAs in managing (multi-hazard)
disaster risks and promoting shock responsive and resilience infrastructure
and services
*Pillar 3: Communication and Capacity Building*
§ Improved institutional, financial and administrative capacities of
cities and LAs;
§ Strengthened mechanisms for consultation, coordination and cooperation
among public, private, civil society sectors and other relevant
stakeholders in the decision making and production of urban development
policies.
§ Strengthened capacities of cities and LAs in using smart technologies.
§ Improved public-private partnerships and schemes for local economy.
*CRIC Project is looking for Field Officers to implement day-to-day project
coordination activities in pilot cities in each of the following **f**our
Regions:*
*1. **Region Sumatera*: Pekanbaru and Pangkalpinang (post will be based
in one of the pilot cities in Sumatera)
*2. **Region Kalimantan*: Banjarmasin and Samarinda (post will be based
in one of the pilot cities in Kalimantan)
*3. **Region Nusa Tenggara*: Mataram and Kupang (post will be based in
one of the pilot cities in Nusa Tenggara)
*4. **Region Sulawesi*: Gorontalo and Ternate (post will be based in one
of the pilot cities in Sulawesi)
*Scope of Works:*
Under the operational guidance and supervision of the Project Coordinator,
and overall supervision of the Project Manager, the Field Officers will
undertake the following tasks:
- Undertake adequate day-to-day management of the program and
coordination activities in his/her responsible area in collaboration with
the relevant stakeholders (LGs and LAs);
- Provide technical assistance on integrating climate resilience issues
into cities development planning and the policies related to the CRIC
thematic sectors;
- Assist the cities working group in the development of climate action
plan and/or sectoral action plan including mitigation and adaptation parts
at the cities in the respective region; the activity should be data
collecting, co-facilitate the training activity, follow up action and the
document writing;
- Assist the cities working group in the advocacy plan CRIC thematic
sectors and its implementation to the relevant cities policy and regulation;
- Facilitate the delivery of training, Focus Group Discussion, the
working group meeting in each of pilot cities in the respective region in
collaboration with the Project Coordinator and other relevant technical
experts;
- Ensure compliance of relevant national policies during the project
implementation;
- Liaise regularly with the relevant stakeholders to ensure smooth
implementation of the project; and
- Conduct report activity regularly and perform other duties following
project requirements as requested by CRIC Project Coordinator/ Project
Manager.
*Key Deliverable:*
- Day-to-day program and coordination activities;
- Technical assistance and technical inputs on the activity of climate
resilience issue integration on cities development planning documents and
CRIC thematic sectors policy/ regulation;
- Cities Climate Action Plan document in the respective region;
- Adoption and testing of urban development tools at the pilot cities in
the respective region; and
- Trainings, FGDs, the working group meetings report and the follow up
actions;
- Regularly activity report.
*Qualification:*
Education: University degree in environment, urban development, climate and
resilience management, sustainable development, public policy, and/or other
related fields.
Experience:
1. Has at least five (5) years of experience in the specific issue of
climate resilience implementation;
2. More than five (5) years of substantive and proven track-record
and experience
in working closely with the local governments, that include facilitating
discussion and/or providing technical assistance to local governments;
3. Experience in the preparation and development of the climate action
plan, and familiar with GHG inventory activity and vulnerability and risk
assessment;
4. Proven ability to facilitate training at national and local level is
highly desirable;
5. Prior knowledge and experience of local governance issues and policy is
highly desirable;
6. Proven ability to produce high-quality report writing and analytical
pieces, both in English and Bahasa;
7. Experience of working with government institutions and/or LG(s)
and/or international NGOs;
8. Proven ability to work under pressure with a deadline with ability to
multitasking; and
9. Possess strong knowledge and understanding of indigenous, people and
culture. Possess an understanding of the pilot city’s people and culture,
and posses work experience in the pilot city is an advantage.
Computer skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Familiar with GIS application
*Expected Compentencies**:*
The selected candidate must have the following compentencies: excellent
program/ project management; organizational management; team building and
planning skills; meticulous in detail; highest level of client orientation;
strong communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to
build trust; demonstrated ability to work effectively in team, delivering
through and with others; ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality
work on conflicting demands within tight deadlines; and possess integrity,
professionalism, and respect for others.
*Contracting Arrangement:*
- This is a consultant-based position from February-December 2021 and
based on the satisfactory performance result, the contract is possible to
be extended
- The final decision on the evaluation and award of the contract will be
at the discretion of the UCLG ASPAC and cannot be challenged. The
selected candidate is expected to start the work as soon as possible.
- The final decision on the evaluation and award of contract will be at
the discretion of the UCLG ASPAC and cannot be challenge.
*Terms of Payment**:*
The schedule of payment is monthly, upon the submission and clearance of
the monthly report by the UCLG ASPAC. All payments will be the effect only
upon receipt of the required documentation, and the satisfactory
acceptance/ clearance from the Project Coordinator. Reimbursable expenses
should be submitted with the necessary invoices and receipts.
*Offer Submission**:*
Updated CV with cover letter which explains on how your experiences and
skill-set is match with the vacant position, state salary expectation and
submits to “recruitment@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx”
Fill the email “Subject” Column of the email in the format: <position
applied> - <your name> by *20th February 2021*. Only selected candidates
will be contacted.
