Strategic Planning and Spatial Analysis Advisor (GCF Project)

Strategic Planning and Spatial Analysis Advisor (GCF Project)

The German Development Agency GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH) is a federal enterprise supporting the German government in promoting international cooperation for sustainable development and international education work. GIZ’s main commissioning party is the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) along with a number of other German Government agencies and international clients including the European Union, bilateral and private sector donors, and multilateral funding institutions.

In the context of the bilateral cooperation between the Government of Germany and the Government of Indonesia, GIZ has received a new commission from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and multilateral funding from Green Climate Fund (GCF) for implementing the project “Land-based Mitigation and Adaptation Through Jurisdictional Approach in West Kalimantan”.

The project aims to support the implementation of the Indonesian social forestry initiative and the REDD+ strategy to contribute to the achievement of the FoLU Net Sink target by addressing the main drivers and underlying causes of deforestation and forest degradation. The Project improves forest and land-based governance, strengthens forest management units, implements and upscales social forestry models and community territories, and promotes sustainable agricultural business practices among existing smallholders through collaborations.

The project objectives are to achieve a paradigm shift through a landscape approach to forest and land management to foster low-emission and climate-resilient sustainable development pathways balancing protection and production. The project will focus on the following three components: (1) Strengthening the institutional regulatory framework for climate-informed landscape planning, (2) Scaling up of climate-resilient and low-emission agricultural and agro-forestry practices, (3) Implementing community-based forest and landscape management in West Kalimantan Province, decentralized across five regencies: Kapuas Hulu, Sintang, Ketapang, Sanggau, and Kubu Raya.

GIZ is recruiting an Indonesian qualified candidate for the position of: Strategic Planning and Spatial Analysis Advisor (Job title in SAP: Forestry and Biodiversity Advisor)

Core Tasks

In this role, you are responsible for the technical, substantive, and organizational implementation of project measures and activities. In consultation with your line manager, you will also undertake tasks related to planning, steering, and monitoring the project, including project administration tasks. You will provide specialist support to colleagues in bands 2 and 3, ensuring the quality of the commission’s outcomes.

You will contribute to the conceptual design of the project, particularly its modifications or realignment, and make technical contributions to overarching issues in cooperation with commissioning parties/clients, partners, and other actors to support the achievement of the project’s objectives.

In coordination with the country director and your line manager, you will utilize your contacts for contract acquisition on behalf of the company. You will also coordinate all issues within your area of work with your team colleagues and line managers, ensuring they are addressed promptly and competently. You will resolve problems that arise in your area of responsibility based on existing rules and notify your team of more complex challenges.

You will be involved in ongoing process development within your remit, responsible for knowledge management, and prepare and share documentation. Additionally, you will support other experts in familiarizing themselves with and performing their tasks as required.

Main Activities

• Support in geographical information systems (GIS) to provide spatial planning analysis for the development of midterm, FMUs, social forest, and spatial planning in sub-national and pilot areas.
• Support the one map policy and establishment of a data management center and project strategic planning.
• Conduct GIS and remote sensing analysis based on program monitoring for reporting to the Ministry, BMZ, and others, analyzing and summarizing program development.
• Support capacity building on e-learning, GIS, remote sensing, and spatial analysis for partners, government officials, universities, and other stakeholders.
• Provide advice and input regarding basic infrastructures, networks, and data management, working closely with project IT and liaising with government officials and other stakeholders, as well as participating in relevant GIS and remote sensing meetings.
• Collaborate with AMA in monitoring and reporting project area implementation, including forest cover and other spatial analysis.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress of spatial and strategic planning initiatives and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties and tasks as assigned and assist the Cluster Coordinator and Country Director on overarching issues related to the implementation of GIZ corporate strategy (e.g., Vision 2028).

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in forestry, geography, or a related field.
• 10-15 years of relevant experience in geographical information systems and remote sensing, preferably with close work with government.
• Proficiency in GIS software for spatial analysis, mapping, and visualization.
• Advanced and demonstrated expertise in GIS and remote sensing, including training capabilities.
• Familiarity with forestry, land use, and climate change frameworks.
• Able to adapt easily and work independently; familiarity with provincial stakeholders and the REDD+ Task Force is preferable.

Duty Station: Pontianak

Joining Date: ASAP

How to Apply

Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and list of references) by January 28th, 2025 with the subject line GCF_SPSA.

Please name your file in the following format:

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.