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UNITED NATIONS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME
Junior Professional Officer (JPO) JOB DESCRIPTION
I. Position Information
JPO functional title:
Grade Level: (P2)
CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMME OFFICER
Country and Duty Station: Jakarta Indonesia
Main sector of assignment: Energy and
Duty Station status: Family (staff member
environment
and eligible family
Detailed sector of assignment: Climate change
Duration and Type of Assignment: One-year
Agency:
UNDP
fixed-term appointment, renewable at least
Department:
40805
once subject to satisfactory performance,
Reports to:
Head of Environment
recommendation by respective office and
Unit-UNDP Indonesia
partner country agreement
Position Status:
Non-rotational
Job Family:
Programme Officer
II. Job Purpose and Organizational Context
Climate change is one of the largest challenges Indonesia is facing in the coming decades, both in terms
of mitigation and adaptation. Indonesia is a significant emitter of greenhouse gasses and reducing
emissions will not only have a global impact but will also provide opportunities to strengthen ongoing
efforts to protect Indonesia’s vast biodiversity. Indonesia also needs to rapidly adapt to climate change
as it is already experiencing the impacts. The country will need to find ways to stimulate resource
efficiency in the economy, in particular through technology and innovation. This therefore requires
comprehensive sustainable development strategies that prioritize climate change mitigation and
adaption, use of renewable energies, energy and resource efficiency, and more sustainable production
and consumption practices.
The Indonesian Government has taken a number of steps to move the country in this direction.
Presidential Regulation No. 61/2011 puts in place a National Action Plan on Greenhouse Gases Emissions
Reduction (RAN-GRK) to back up Indonesia’s commitment to make voluntary reductions to its
Greenhouse Gases Emissions by 26% against a business-as-usual scenario using domestic resources, and
reaching up to 41% with international support by the year 2020. In parallel to the RAN-GRK, the
Government of Indonesia also launched the RAN API which sets out a national adaptation action plan for
the country in 2014. Other actions include a national moratorium on forests licenses and concessions,
passage of Feed-In-Tariffs to provide incentives for investments in certain renewable energies, the
establishment of the Indonesia Climate Change Trust Fund.
In line with the government’s priorities, UNDP’s programme portfolio provides support on renewable
energy, energy efficiency, access to energy, REDD+, phase-out of ozone depleting substances with high
global warming potential, Green Economy modelling, climate change expenditure review, and climate
change adaptation, among others. In order to manage this programme portfolio and provide strategic
policy and technical advisory support to the Government, UNDP Indonesia Country Office is seeking to
recruit a qualified Junior Professional Officer for Climate Change related issues. The JPO will primarily
focus on climate change, climate finance, and renewable energy promotion issues and will assist the
office and Environment Unit in managing and monitoring developments of existing projects, proactively
engage in programming, mobilizing funding, M&E and backstopping the Government in implementing
relevant UNDP projects.
III. Supervision
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Junior Professional Officer (JPO) JOB DESCRIPTION
Name of Supervisor: Budhi Sayoko
Title of Supervisor: Head of Environment Unit
Content and methodology of supervision: As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the
JPO will benefit from the following supervision modalities:
 Structured guidance provided by the supervisor, especially in the beginning of the assignment, with
the purpose of gradually increasing the responsibilities of the JPO
 Establishment of a work plan, with clear key results
 Effective supervision through knowledge sharing and performance/development feedback
throughout the assignment
 Participation in Unit/Team/Office meetings to ensure integration and operational effectiveness
 Guidance and advice in relation to learning and training opportunities within the field of expertise
 Completion of the yearly UNDP Performance Management Document (PMD)
In addition, the following specific supervision arrangements will apply:
 Under the direct supervision of the Head of Environment Unit, the JPO will support the development
and implementation of climate change adaptation, climate financing and renewable energy
promotion programmes in Indonesia.
 The JPO will receive formal mid-term and annual appraisal in compliance with UNDP policies. S/he
will interact with the supervisor on a regular basis to allow on the job training and performance
monitoring.
 Supervision is provided through day-to-day interaction with the supervisor.
 The supervisor will also provide coaching and support to assist in the development of the JPO's skills
and contribute to his/her overall learning.
 In some cases, guidance may also be provided by the Country Director, Deputy Country Director
and/or Resident Representative.
IV. Duties, Responsibilities and Output Expectations
This is a strategic JPO assignment. The JPO will play a role in supporting the development and
implementation of UNDP's expanding climate change adaptation, climate financing and renewable energy
promotion programmes in Indonesia. Under the supervision of the Head of Environment Unit, the JPO will
perform the following tasks:
• 40% Programming: support the Environment Unit in developing and positioning its portfolio of climate
change adaptation and climate financing renewable energy promotion projects; efficiently scoping,
prioritizing, planning, and following-up project activities; identifying new mitigation programme/project
ideas through consultation with the Government, other donors, UN agencies and NGOs; assisting the
implementation of national and regional projects. This requires the incumbent to keep abreast of the
major climate change related policies, strategies, and initiatives of key partners at the national and
regional level through close consultations with these partners. The incumbent will gather and analyze
information on donor programming strategies and cycles and seek to identify potential entry points for
partnership development, programme synergy and resource mobilization.
• 20% Resource Mobilization: Proactively engage with key stakeholders to pursue potential project ideas
and funding opportunities. Ongoing projects, pipeline initiatives and the Environment Unit climate change
strategy framework should be taken into account in determining the potential size and type of
projects/initiatives to be pursued. Necessary documentation such as project proposals and Global
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Environment Facility (GEF) Project Information Forms (PIF) should also be developed.
•15% Monitoring and Evaluation: Monitoring UNDP-funded activities and ensuring that
programmes/projects are progressing according to plan. The main tasks would be to develop and optimize
M&E frameworks for UNDP projects, while also strengthening overall Environment Unit M&E capacity and
output. Further, the incumbent will assist project partners in problem-solving and implementing corrective
measures based on information obtained through monitoring visits, stakeholder consultations, and
portfolio review sessions also ensuring mainstreaming gender analysis and monitoring, including gender
disaggregated data.
• 15% Knowledge Management: Develop various knowledge products, including Policy Note, Result
Sheets, Project Brief, etc; and keep key stakeholders both at the national and regional levels informed
about UNDP programmes/projects on climate change.
•5% Stakeholder Engagement: Design and formalize consultative mechanisms for consolidating
partnerships among key stakeholders, including government, university, private sector and civil society at
the national and regional levels. Carrying out specific network and liaison functions with the Government
institutions, academic/research institutions, NGOs, UN organizations and other development partners in
order to coordinate the overall implementation of the environment programme as well as to obtain
possible cost-sharing/co-financing of programmes and projects;
• 5% Performing other relevant tasks in the climate change sector, including:
i. In relation with climate change adaptation programming activities, liaising with other Unit programme
staff to further strengthen the linkage and co-benefit between mitigation and adaptation initiatives
ii. Assuming full responsibility for responding to inquiries from UNDP Headquarters, GEF, UN agencies
and others for information assistance, reporting, reviews, project briefs, etc;
iii. Arranging for and servicing missions, seminars and workshops as well as drafting and circulating
materials and documents;
iv. Actively participating in and contributing to UN system coordination and programming e.g. through
the UN Development Assistance Framework, joint programming initiatives, thematic groups, etc.
V. Competencies and Selection Criteria
Core
Innovation
Ability to make new and useful ideas work
Leadership
Ability to persuade others to follow
People Management
Ability to improve performance and satisfaction
Communication
Ability to listen, adapt, persuade and transform
Delivery
Ability to get things done
Technical/Functional
Level 2: Execute & Learn
(Perform defined tasks)
Level 1: Support
(Reliable Replication)
Level 1: Support
(Reliable Replication)
Level 2: Execute & Learn
(Perform defined tasks)
Level 2: Execute & Learn
(Perform defined tasks)
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Primary
Competency Results-Based Programme Development and Management (For
UN Coordination)
 Contributes into results through primary research and analysis
 Researches linkages across programme activities to identify critical points
of integration
 Monitors specific stages of projects/programme implementation
 Analyzes country situation to identify opportunities for project
development
 Participates in the formulation of project proposals and ensures
substantive rigor in the design and application of proven successful
approaches and drafts proposals accordingly
Competency Name Resource Mobilization
 Collects, researches and analyzes information on resource mobilization
and utilization, drafts reports and documents and maintains
information/databases on potential and actual donors and donor funded
projects
 Provides data and information needed for preparation of fund raising
activities and resource mobilization documents ensuring needs of donors
are met
Competency Name Job Knowledge/Technical Expertise
 Understands and applies fundamental concepts and principles of a
professional discipline or technical specialty relating to the position
 Possesses basic knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
relating to the position and applies them consistently in work tasks
 Strives to keep job knowledge up-to-date through self-directed study and
other means of learning
 Demonstrates good knowledge of information technology and applies it in
work assignments
 Demonstrates in-depth understanding and knowledge of the current
guidelines and project management tools and utilizes these regularly in
work assignments
Competency Name : Building Strategic Partnerships
 Maintains an established network of contacts for general information
sharing and to remain up-to-date on partnership related issues
 Analyzes and selects materials for strengthening strategic alliances with
partners and stakeholders
Competency Name Innovation and Marketing New Approaches
 Generates new ideas and proposes new, more effective ways of doing
things
 Documents and analyses innovative strategies/best practices/new
approaches
Secondary
Example: Promoting Organizational Learning and Knowledge Sharing
Level 2: Execute & Learn
(Perform defined tasks)
Level 2: Execute & Learn
(Perform defined tasks)
Level 2: Execute & Learn
(Perform defined tasks)
Level 2: Execute & Learn
(Perform defined tasks)
Level 1: Support
(Reliable Replication)
Level 1: Support
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 Generates new ideas and approaches, researches best practices and
proposes new, more effective ways of doing things
 Documents and analyses innovative strategies and new approaches
Competency Name Client Orientation
 Researches potential solutions to internal and external client needs and
reports back in a timely, succinct and appropriate fashion
 Organizes and prioritizes work schedule to meet client needs and
deadlines
 Anticipates client needs and addresses them promptly
Competency Name Global Leadership and Advocacy for UNDP’s Goals
 Identifies and communicates relevant information for advocacy for UN’s
goals for a variety of audiences
 Maintains a functioning network of contacts in the media and civil society,
to promote a better understanding of UN’s priorities and to support
advocacy efforts
(Reliable Replication)
Level 2: Execute & Learn
(Perform defined tasks)
Level 1: Support
(Reliable Replication)
VI. Recruitment Qualifications
Education:
Master’s Degree or equivalent Advanced Degree in a related field of expertise
Experience:
Minimum of two years of paid working experience in a relevant field
Fluency in written and spoken English is an absolute necessity;
Language
Requirements:
Other desirable
 Solid computer skills in a standardized language
education, languages
 Working experience in climate change projects, educational background of
and work experience:
sustainable energy, environmental science/management, environmental
economics
 Excellent conceptual and analytic ability geared towards producing results
within often short deadlines
 Well-developed inter-personal skills, and a proven ability to network with
Government, civil society and donor agencies.
VII. Training and Learning
As part of the UNDP JPO programme overall framework, the JPO will benefit from the following training
and learning opportunities:
 Participation in a two-week long Programme Policy and Operations Induction Course in New York
within the first 3 to 6 months of assignment
 Use of yearly JPO duty-related travel and training allocation (DTTA), as per the online DTTA guide
 Other training and learning opportunities, as presented in the UNDP JPO Orientation Programme
In addition, the JPO will benefit from the following training and learning modalities/opportunities in the
receiving office:
 Annual duty-related travel and training (as allocated by the sponsoring government) for work-related
activities, such as participation in seminars, workshops, round-table discussions at national, regional,
sub-regional and/or international level;
 Participation in training sessions organized by the office such as Results Based Management (RBM),
Financial Management, Gender Equality, etc.
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VIII. Background Information
Information on the receiving office:
With an over 80,000 km long coastline and 17,000 islands, many people in Indonesia are depending on
climate sensitive sectors such as agriculture, forestry and coastal community economies. Consequently,
Indonesia is especially vulnerable to climate change, with the severe impacts of a changing climate already
being felt in various parts of the country. Unreasonably, it is the poor and vulnerable communities that are
being hardest hit by the changing climate. As a result, climate change is directly threatening Indonesia’s
recent achievements on poverty reduction and other Millennium Development Goals (MDGs).
Living conditions at the Duty Station:
Indonesia is the largest archipelago in the world extending some 2,000 kilometres from North to South and
more than 5,000 kilometres from East to West. The archipelago stretches over more than one-tenth of the
Equator between Southeast Asia and Australia. The largest islands are the Kalimantan provinces on
Borneo, Sumatra, Papua (formerly Irian Jaya), Sulawesi and Java (where Jakarta is located). About 6,000
islands are inhabited with Java accounting for more than half the nation's population. Nearly 60 percent of
Indonesia's land is forested and a significant portion is mountainous and volcanic. The climate is mostly
equatorial. The temperature ranges between 16-35 degrees Celsius (61-91 degrees F) with humidity
ranging from 60-90 percent. There are two seasons, the rainy monsoon season which usually lasts from
November through May, followed by the dry season which usually lasts from June through October.
Rainfall varies throughout Indonesia, averaging 706 mm (28 inches) yearly.
Approved by: Name of the Head of Office:
Title of the Head of Office:
Date of issuance:
Christophe Bahuet
Country Director
8 march 2016
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