Program Overview
WRI Indonesia is national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources
Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big
ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human
well-being. WRI work with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector
to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. WRI
work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with
offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United
States.
Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 10-year history in the
country, and strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term,
WRI Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects in
the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs
WRI Indonesia seeks to decrease Indonesia's greenhouse gas emissions resulting
from unsustainable land use practices, while promoting equitable land use
solutions that not only conserve and restore forests and peatland, but also
enhance livelihoods and reduce poverty.
Project title: Accelerating Low Emissions Development in Indonesia through
Sustainable Land Use Management and Improved Forest Governance
Main Objectives:
1. Improve management of peatland in priority jurisdictions to reduce GHG
emission from peat degradation and fires while promoting equitable land use
practices to enhance local livelihoods;
2. Instill principles of accountability, inclusivity, and sustainability
within land use management in priority provinces (Riau, South Sumatera, Papua)
through the implementation of One Map policy;
3. Improve transparency, accuracy and usability of Indonesia's National
Forest Monitoring System to better monitor and enforce sustainable land use
practices in Indonesia.
The project has been started on June 2016 and will end by 2021. Work with
national government and sub-national government with focus area on 4 provinces
in Riau, South Sumatera, Papua and West Papua. Through this project, WRI
Indonesia aims to transform Indonesia's land use sector through improving the
capacity of key agencies to deliver their sustainable development goals and
targets. Specifically, WRI Indonesia focuses on three main components: (1)
peatland management, (2) transformation of land use planning decision making
processes and improvement of transparency, (3) accountability and usability of
the National Forest Monitoring System.
First, WRI Indonesia supports the Indonesian government’s target for peatland
restoration by providing technical and managerial support to the BRG (Peatland
Restoration Agency). WRI Indonesia supports the mapping of peatland (extent and
depth), assessment of restoration opportunities and restoration feasibility
within four priority districts, capacity building for internal BRG staff, and
the development of a public-facing monitoring platform to track progress on the
peatland restoration targets.
Second, WRI Indonesia supports One Map Policy implementation in three
provinces: Riau, South Sumatra, and Papua. WRI Indonesia’s provincial-level
application of the One Map Policy, starting in Riau, is designed to
operationalize this national policy at the provincial and district level as a
proof of concept. The aim is to institutionalize a new and improved delivery
mechanism for land use governance by embedding the principles of the One Map
approach (reconciled boundaries, accuracy, accountability, inclusiveness,
transparency) within provincial land use standard operating procedures (spatial
planning processes, land use monitoring, use of geospatial databases,
industrial land use management). WRI Indonesia is developing an inclusive
multi-stakeholder forum that enables key actors to share their past mistakes,
identify challenges and propose feasible solutions.
Third, WRI Indonesia aims to support the MoEF’s National Forest Monitoring
System (NFMS) by leveraging the open-source analysis tools and data management
infrastructure developed by Global Forest Watch (GFW) to strengthen Indonesia’s
NFMS.
Because so many divisions of the MoEF have an interest in NFMS, WRI Indonesia
recognizes the need to invest in lengthy consultations with multiple divisions
to slowly build support for any changes proposed. In parallel, WRI Indonesia
leveraging the Social Forestry policy to support the Ministry. By
collaborating directly with the Director General of Social Forestry, who is
charged with allocating 12.7 million hectares of the forest estate to be
managed by local communities, WRI Indonesia build a monitoring platform that
can be used to monitor land use violations (such as tree cover change and fire
hotspots) on land allocated to communities.
WRI Indonesia also recognizes the pressing need to strengthen law enforcement
in the forestry and land use sector to tackle the issue of illegal logging and
aims to support the MoEF’s Directorate General of Law Enforcement.
By significantly improving the functionality and accessibility of the NFMS, the
government will improve its ability to rapidly respond to forest and land use
violations, make better informed decisions, and ultimately decrease greenhouse
gas emissions from the land use sector. Likewise, through this project, the
international community, civil society, and the public will have the necessary
tools to hold the government accountable to its commitments and push for more
ambitious action by the government and private sector.
By implementing the activities above, within the next five years, WRI Indonesia
seeks to see the improved management of peatland in priority jurisdictions,
more sustainable land use management as well as improved monitoring and
enforced sustainable land use practices in Indonesia, all of which will
significantly reduce Indonesia’s greenhouse gas emissions resulting from
unsustainable land use practices while at the same time promoting equitable
land use solutions.
The project review will focus on assessing the progress of programmatic
implementation of the project for the period of June 2016 – December 2019, its
achievement and learning on the program and project management. The purpose is
to assess whether the programme has achieved its identified outputs, outcomes
and results as stated in the programme design document and result framework.
Identify its deviation from project design and provide insight whether the
implementation is on the track and provide feedback on WRI programming and
partnerships, including its approach, project management, and provide
recommendations to support better programming.
Job Responsibilities
A. Scope of Work
The review shall include the issues of efficiency, management capacity,
achievement of results, relevance, sustainability, impact, sustainability,
risks management, human rights and gender, lessons learned and best practices.
· Efficiency: An assessment of how efficient the programme in converting
inputs into outputs. This should also include assessment of the benefits of WRI
Indonesia being part of WRI, and the ability of the Indonesia office to convert
objectives into tangible outcomes.
· Management capacity: An assessment of WRI Indonesia’s administrative
and management capacity, including collaboration and support from WRI HQ in
terms of management and strategic thinking.
· Achievements of results: An assessment of to which extent the
programme’s objectives and outcomes and outputs have been achieved.
· Results management: An assessment of WRI Indonesia’s results
management, including the realism and the clarity of the programme’s expected
results; WRI Indonesia’s system for monitoring of results (including indicators
and sources used); system for results assessment and reporting (including the
quality of its reports); reason for and process of revising its results
framework.
· Sustainability. An assessment of the probability of continued long-term
benefits after the closing of the programme and the ownership of the results
from the partner country. Also whether or not WRI Indonesia apply social and
environmental safeguards in its program?
· Relevance. An assessments of to which extent the programme is
consistent with the beneficiaries’ requirements, national and subnational
policies in Indonesia, country needs, global priorities and partners’ and
Norway’s priorities as indicated in its Forest and Climate Initiative and
Norwegian development policies. How does the program contribute to the
objectives of the Indonesia REDD+ strategy, and sustainable resources (forest)
management?
· Coordination. An assessment on how the programme interact and
collaborate with other Norway funded programmes, and with programmes supported
by other donors and other related initiatives for natural resources governance.
Also on added value of the Indonesia country programme on creating synergies
with the activities already undertaken by the partner government, private
sector actors and civil society organisations in Indonesia.
· Risks Management. An assessment of GGGI Indonesia’s risk management
systems; and assessment the programme’s response to risks, both internal and
external, including corruption.
· Gender. An assessment of how gender issues are integrated in the
programme operations.
· Human Rights. An assessment on means/ approach by which GGGI Indonesia
addresses human rights issues (relevant?)
· Lesson Learned and Best Practices. An assessment on lesson learned
from the implementation, what could have been done, reflection and comparison
with example of other practices in different geography.
B. Implementation Approach
DESK REVIEW
Desk review of the outputs and other documents; policy and strategy,
reviews/evaluations, annual reports, official minutes from meetings, website
and other internet applications, relevant official documents, resulting from
the implementation of the program. The Norwegian Embassy in Jakarta, the
Norwegian Ministry of Climate and Environment and Norad would facilitate access
to relevant documents to the extent possible.
FIELD VISIT
In order to obtain, verify and get inputs from relevant stakeholders, the
review shall include field visit to Jakarta, as well as provinces and regions
in Riau and South Sumatra. (details, tbd). Filed visit should include interview
with the following key actors,:
· WRI Indonesia’s management and staff, including key staff at WRI HQ
(via telecommunication); central, provincial and district
· Government Partners of WRI Indonesia and project target groups
(implementing partner, and key stakeholders)
· Norwegian Embassy; other donors and implementing agencies of relevant
or similar programs in Indonesia.
C. Consultant Team
The evaluation will be undertaken by 2 external consultants with high
qualification and extensive experience in monitoring, evaluation and reporting
preferably based in Jakarta. International consultant must have appropriate
work permit in Indonesia prior to the assignment. WRI Indonesia will not
provide support for work permit application other than letter of recommendation.
D. Responsibilities
The consultant will be responsible for:
1. Development of the comprehensive evaluation plan, including identifying
methods, site to visit, initial identification of stakeholders and preparing
tools
2. Present the evaluation plan to be discussed with WRI Indonesia and
related donor when necessary
3. Conduct the review, including data collection, data analysis and
recommendation
4. Produce final review reports
E. Key Questions
The evaluation will assess WRI Indonesia Programme implementation from June
2016 to June 2018, with focus site in Jakarta and Riau and potentially in
South Sumatera. The evaluation should includes the challenges, lesson learend
in project implementation that were undertaken over the period of the
programme. The key evaluation questions to be answered in the evaluation report
are:
1. To what extent has the programme contributed to decrease Indonesia's
greenhouse gas emissions resulting from unsustainable land use practices, and
promoting equitable land use solutions?
2. To what extent has the Programme results been achieved? Were there any
unintended outcomes of the Programme?
2. How the programme supported any changes in capacity building, policy and
practice related to land use management (at the community, government and
partner levels in Indonesia)?
3. What were key learnings of the programme/projects?
4. To what extent has the pilot programme/model supported capacity transfer
and learning exchange among partners?
5. To what extent does the financial management processes between WRI
Indonesia and WRI HQ support the effectiveness and efficiency of project
implementation?
6. What are recommendations for better WRI programming? How could Programme
implementation, for beyond 2018 could be improved?
F. Evaluation Methodology
The methodology should consider the following principles:
1. A participatory evaluation with emphasis on approaches that capture a
cross-section of views from program stakeholders including target project
beneficiaries.
2. A gender perspective to emphasize how women and men are have an equal
opportunities to participate and taken an active role in the discussion
3. A free to participate in the data/information gathering and provide a
clear information to the selected informant on the purposes of the evaluation
4. Data Triangulation using multiple sources and multiple methods and an
Outline the approaches for analysis and interpretation of data.
5. Assess the underlying assumptions that underpin the program design.
G. Evaluation Resources
Support will be provided for logistical needs such as airfare ticket and
booking flights return from Jakarta to evaluation locations. WRI will provide
contact details of stakeholders and partners to be met with, introducing the
consultant in advance, provide local logistics (transport and accommodation)
and a suggested timeline. The consultant will be responsible for organizing
times and locations for meetings and field visits. WRI, or partners, will
support with organizing of local logistics where possible. The consultant will
need to use their own computer and Smart phone for the consultancy and any
related software, this should be taken into account in their daily fee rate.
The evaluator will be provided with the following (but not limited to)
documents to review:
1. Programme Design Document (June 2016 version), including the Result
framework
2. Grant Agreement
3. M&E framework and Indicator Reference sheet.
4. Programme Report 2016, 2017, 2018,2019
5. Communication Plan.
2. Links to WRI and related media linked to the programme.
H. Evaluation Report Audience and dissemination of findings
The primary audience for this mid term evaluation will be Norwegian Embassy,
WRI Indonesia and WRI Head office, WRI partners in the Riau, Sumatera Selatan
and National and Papua
A secondary audience will be other stakeholders that may find the findings of
the evaluation useful, including but not limited to WRI International offices
in other countries.
All findings will be presented to WRI prior to finalisation of the evaluation
report for clarification, verification and input The final evaluation report
will be shared among WRI staff, partners and donor. Findings will be utilized
for future WRI programming and partnerships and support improved practice from
learning.
Deliverables
The evaluator will be responsible for the quality and timely submission of
these deliverables:
1. Draft Evaluation Plan by end of 1st week of consultancy,
2. Final Evaluation Plan approved by WRI,
3. Draft Evaluation Report responding to all key questions in ToR
4. Final Evaluation Report approved by WRI.
Note:
Report Outline
The report in English with the following outline:
1. Title page
2. Abbreviations/acronyms list
3. Table of contents
4. Executive summary of 3-5 pages with the main findings, conclusions,
lessons learned and recommendations
5. Background, which cover the project in brief (one page)
6. Purposes of the evaluation, approach and methodology (2 pages)
7. Evaluation’s results which covering two fold: project management and
program implementation (20 pages)
8. Key Recommendations for future programming (2 pages) that have emerged
from the evaluation that will be useful for developing WRI’s programme
strategies and approaches in the future
9. Annexes including photos
Total length is a minimum of 25 to a maximum of 30 pages (for sections 4-8)
plus annexes.
Job Qualifications
· Extensive demonstrated experience (proven by previous evaluation
report) in undertaking high quality external evaluations within the
international development sector, ideally in South East Asia.
· A Master degree or equivalent experience in Evaluation, International
Development or relevant area.
· Expertise in the fields of Land Use Management policy in the context of
Indonesia.
· Familiar with the One Map Policy, GIS, Web based platform, tenurial
conflict is an advantage
· Extensive experience in Grant and Partnership management and approaches
in international development settings.
· Extensive experience using inclusive and participatory processes in
evaluations or research.
· Knowledge and experience in applying qualitative evaluation methods.
· Good cross cultural communication ability and sensitivity.
· Fluent written and spoken English.
· Ability to travel independently.
· Availability to undertake the consultancy within the desired timeframe.
Period of Work
The consultant should complete the evaluation within 25 working days over the
period of June- July 2020.The evaluation aimed to commence in June 2020.
Period of Work
Tentative plan and working days:
TIMETABLE FOR PREPARATION, FIELDWORK AND REPORTING
· The assignment shall be carried out in summer 2020.
· The work shall be carried out within a period of a maximum four weeks,
including 1 week of document review and eventual telecommunication with key
actors prior to the field visit, 8 days of fieldwork, and 2 weeks for preparing
the draft and final report.
· The review team shall present preliminary findings to the Norwegian
Embassy and WRI Indonesia immediately after the end of the field work.
· One week after finalization of the fieldwork, a draft report shall be
presented to Norad, Oslo, the Norwegian Embassy and GGGI Indonesia, Indonesia.
Comments shall be submitted one week after receipt of the report to the review
team. The Final Report shall be presented one week after receipt of comments.
· The report shall not exceed 30 pages, not including annexes, and
contain an executive summary of 3-5 pages with the main findings, conclusions,
lessons learned and recommendations.
· The report have to address and discuss all of the issues raised in the
ToR.
TIMELINE FOR MID TERM REVIEW
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Activity
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Actor
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Date
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Remark
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Develop ToR
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WRI
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31 January 2020
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In consultation with Norwegian Embassy
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Hiring Consultant/ advertisement
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WRI
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February-March 2020
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Contract
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March -April 2020
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Inception meeting to develop workplan& schedule
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Consultant
WRI
Norwegian Embassy
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1st week of June (1 day)
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WRI to arrange the venue
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Review (includes site in Riau, South Sumatera and Papua)
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Consultant
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19 days (in June-July 2020)
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Preliminary, key findings and feedback
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Consultant
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2 days (in July 2020)
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Presented to the Norwegian Embassy and WRI Indonesia.
Comments shall be submitted one week after receipt of the report to the review
team
WRI to arrange the venue
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Presentation of Final report
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Consultant
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3 days (in July 2020)
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The Final Report shall be presented one week after receipt of comments
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How to Apply
To apply consultant must submit an application to WRI that includes:
1. A cover letter outlining their experience against the consultant
requirements.
2. An updated CV highlighting relevant experiences
3. An example of an evaluation/review undertaken by the consultant where
the consultant was the lead evaluator and wrote the final report.
4. Contacts of 3 references.
5. A proposed daily rate (in IDR) inclusive of the consultant’s fee,
insurance and tax and any other costs that the consultant will occur, outside
of travel costs, accommodation and per diems during times of travel from the
consultant’s home base for the consultancy.
6. The home base that the consultant would be travelling from to undertake
the consultancy.
7. Availability of the consultant in June-July 2020.
Final candidates might be required to take a writing test and to produce two
writing samples when needed.
Consultant rate: Consultant rate is commensurate with experience and skills.
Qualified applicants should apply online through WRI career portal
https://jobs.jobvite.com/wri/job/ocu3bfwE in order to be formally considered.
Application close: 1700 (Jakarta Time), 29 February 2020. We will close the
advert earlier when best candidates are identified at earlier dates.
This is a locally engaged position; Indonesian nationals are encouraged to
apply.
WRI Overview
World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research
organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment,
economic opportunity and human well-being. We are working to address seven
critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure
a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food,
forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. We are passionate. We value
our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work
environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve
the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They
include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect. The
foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps and
analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international
development challenges, and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in
government, business and civil society to drive ambitious action and create
change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop
breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.
We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5
years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a
global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in
Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States
as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in
our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic
practices.
WRI Indonesia is national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources
Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big
ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human
well-being. WRI work with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector
to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. WRI
work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with
offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United
States.
Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 10-year history in the
country and strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term,
WRI Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects in
the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs.
The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org) is an environmental and
development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect
the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is
WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all
job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity,
parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda
requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and
international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way
WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability
of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications
from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing
nations), and from women of all backgrounds
