REQUEST FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (REI)
Regional Safeguards Consultant
The ASEAN Centre for Biodiversity (ACB) is seeking dynamic, innovative and committed candidates for the position of Regional Safeguards Consultant for the Effectively Managing Networks of Marine Protected Areas in Large Marine Ecosystems in the ASEAN Region (ASEAN ENMAPS) project that will be responsible for ensuring that the project adheres to environmental and social standards.
The consultancy contract is under the management and supervision of the ASEAN ENMAPS Project Manager – Chief Technical Advisor and will be monitored by the ASEAN ENMAPS Regional Project Coordination Committee (RPCC) at the ACB. The contract term is expected to start immediately for 36 months, concurrent with the ASEAN ENMAPS project implementation period. The continuation of the contract is subject to the satisfactory result of the performance evaluation conducted by the RPCC, every December of the covering implementation year.
Interested applicants shall have the following minimum qualifications:
Required Expertise
- An advanced university degree (MSc or PhD) in a subject related to environmental science or environmental studies, environmental or resource economics, sustainability science, social sciences (e.g. Sociology, Anthropology, Political Science)
- At least 3 years of demonstrable experience in conducting social and environmental safeguards assessment in the ASEAN region, preferably in one or more of the participating countries (Indonesia, the Philippines and Thailand)
Nationality
- Must be a citizen of any of the ASEAN Member States
Competencies and Skills
- Strong technical knowledge in marine biodiversity conservation, MPA management, and/or sustainable fisheries management.
- Ability to lead on project planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and in teams.
- Ability to coordinate and supervise multiple parties in their implementation of technical activities in partnership with a variety of stakeholder groups, including government, civil society, private sector, academic and research institutes, the broader donor community, and local beneficiaries.
- Excellent command of English (writing, speaking and reading), and preferably professional proficiency or native proficiency in one or more of the national languages of Indonesia, the Philippines or Thailand.
Interested applicants may obtain further information from the ACB Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) Secretariat and may download the Terms of Reference (ToR) on the ACB website.
Applicants should prepare the following and send all to [email protected]:
- Letter of Intent of no more than two pages addressed to the Bids and Awards Committee (BAC) through the BAC Secretariat, elaborating how their qualifications and experiences make them qualified for the position. Regional Safeguards Consultant should be indicated in the aforesaid letter;
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae; and
- Completed Personal History Form which can be downloaded here
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Deadline for submission of completed application is on 29 March 2024. Only applications with complete documentary requirements will be processed. Applications received beyond this date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be given due notice.
(signed)
GRACE ANNE R. PALIS
Chairperson
Bids and Awards Committee
