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Presence of marine debris raises disruption to the ecosystems, biodiversity and national economies. In Indonesia, waste management processes are lacking in effectiveness of ensuring minimal leakage of waste to marine environment; proven that up to 80% of Indonesian marine waste originates from terrestrial processes, of which 30% is categorized as plastic, the largest non-organic waste composition among all. In 2018, approximately 0.615 million tons of waste entered Indonesia's oceans. Mismanaged waste that enters the water can be carried by ocean currents over large areas and even across countries. Presidential Regulation No. 83 as of 2018 emerged in response to the disruption where, by 2025, a target for 70% reduction for marine debris has been set within. Apart from establishing The National Coordination Team on Marine Debris (TKN PSL), Presidential Regulation No. 83/2018 elaborates synergistic and measured strategies to reduce marine debris, known as the National Action Plan on Marine Debris Handling (RAN PSL). This regulation targets a involves the coordinated efforts of 18 key ministries and agencies, including the Ministry of Home Affairs, the Ministry of Public Works, Ministry of Fishery and Maritime and the Ministry of Industry.
Furthermore, Indonesia plays an active role in regional and global initiatives to tackle plastic pollution. It has engaged in UNEA 5.2 with the objective of developing binding commitments to end plastic pollution including in the marine environment, with the ultimate goal of achieving near-zero plastic pollution by 2040.
In support of this effort, UNDP Indonesiaโs Environment Unit, through the Marine Plastic Litter Reduction Acceleration Secretariat Project, has been collaborating with the Ministry of Environment for implementing the RAN PSL and raise stakeholder awareness on reducing marine debris. Strategies include enhancing the secretariat's institutional setup, fostering partnerships, and developing a robust communication strategy. These efforts aim to improve coordination among task forces, increase public and stakeholder awareness, and achieve a 70% reduction in marine plastic litter by 2025 and beyond. The secretariat is required to build coordination and collaboration with local governments, private sector entities, NGOs, and donor organizations.
To ensure the successful implementation of these initiatives, a National Project Manager is needed. This role will involve overseeing the day-to-day operations of the project, managing cross- sectoral collaborations, and facilitating essential activities to support Indonesiaโs ambitious target of a 70% reduction in marine plastic waste by 2025. The Project Manager will play a critical role in advancing the evaluation and preparation of the National Action Plan Post 2025, promoting innovative waste management approaches, and ensuring effective, measurable outcomes through strong coordination, monitoring, and problem-solving, enhancing national capacity for International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) negotiations and adoption; stakeholder engagement to prepare the recycle content studies; expansion of interfaith waste donation movement (GRADASI) and community empowerment; designing the Integrated Marine Debris Monitoring & Knowledge Database System and ensuring the success of performance-based payment system for riverine waste handling.
Under the overall guidance of the Head of Environment Unit and technical guidance from the Programme Manager, the National Project Manager (NPM) is responsible for management of project support team. The NPM analyzes political, social and economic trends and leads formulation, management and evaluation of project activities within his/her portfolio, as well as to provide policy advice services and support to the unit as required.
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The NPM will be based at the Ministry of Environment office. Under the overall guidance and supervision Head of Environment or delegated staff, the NPM has the authority to run the project on a day-to-day basis. The NPM is responsible for making the day-to-day decisions on project implementation and ensures that the project produces the results specified in the project document to the required standards of quality and within the specified time and cost.
The primary reporting responsibility of the incumbent is to the Head of Environment Unit or delegated staff. Additionally. The national project manager is responsible for ensuring smooth flow of information and services between the UNDP and the Project Management Unit (PMU).
The National Project Manager (NPM) will be responsible to support the Project Implementing Partners in undertake day-to-day project management in accordance with the approved project document (Prodoc) and UNDP principles and procedures. The NPM will lead project management unit in Jakarta including the mobilization of all project inputs, supervision over project staff, consultants and sub-contractors. Specifically, the NPM will be responsible for following tasks:
Manage and supervise the project team to ensure effective implementation and achievement through below activities:
Ensure effective planning, budgeting, and execution of the project through following tasks:
Prepares projectโs annual and quarterly work plans and organizes project board meetings to obtain their approval; ย Implements project work plan and ensures that the project remains within the tolerance level of the approved work plan; ย Conducts regular monitoring to ensure achievement of targets in line with the annual work plan and that project implementation at all levels complies with the approved project Standard Operating Procedure (SoP); Prepare and submit financial reports to UNDP on monthly and quarterly basis; Prepares bi-annual project assurance reports (PARs), in line with the standard template and presents it to the project assurance team on a timely manner; Provides additional inputs and data for external project reports as necessary and required by the project assurance team; Organizes bi-annual project board meetings and reports to the project board on the projectโs bi-annual and annual progress together with any issues that may require project board decisions; As required and directed by the project board, liaises with UNDPโs Management Performance Oversight (MPO) Unit reporting focal point to facilitate project review, reporting and evaluation processes, and supports the conduct of such exercises under the overall management of the task manager as designated by UNDP MPO; To make sure implementation of gender equality accountability framework and Gender equality Results Based management at project level i.e. performance management, gender marker assignment in web based system Quantum , reporting, etc; Visit project sites as and when required to appraise project progress on the ground and validate written progress reports.Create and nurture strategic partnerships and support to the implementation of resource mobilization
Establishes and maintains good working relationships with the relevant public and development partners who are the principal counterparts for the project; Initiates and maintains partnerships with development partners, government institutions, private sector, civil society and other stakeholders to contribute to the achievement of project results; Builds project reputation for quality design, reliable delivery as well as integrity and accountability; Identifies and works with key partners/stakeholders to ensure synergies with other projects/initiatives and to avoid duplication of activities among actors; Identifies opportunities for mobilizing resources for the project, and prepares substantive briefs on possible areas of cooperation; and In coordination with UNDP Communication units and other relevant counterpart communications department, strengthens the communication of the project in order to communicate results, deepen stakeholder knowledge and buy-in to the project, and to facilitate resource mobilization for the project.ยFacilitate knowledge building and management for and from the project implementation.
Identifies best practices and lessons learnt from the project and from other initiatives that can be helpful to the project in achieving its goals and objectives; Organizes and delivers trainings for the operations/project staff on project/programme management issues; Conducts internal capacity building training for project staff to facilitate appropriate management and timely delivery of project outputs; Leads in generating knowledge products such as best practices and lessons learnt for knowledge sharing; and Contributes to knowledge networks and communities of practice ย Conducts internal capacity building training for project staff to facilitate appropriate management and timely delivery of project outputs including in gender analysis and gender mainstreaming Effective contribution to learning and knowledge sharing in gender analysis and gender mainstreamingThe incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behaviour including gender discrimination and ensure that:
Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions; Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with โSocial and Environmental Standards of UNDPโ; Any kind of diversities based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production; Differentiated needs of women and men are considered; ย Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created; Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc.ย CompetenciesCore competencies:
Achieve Results: LEVEL 3: Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impactย Think Innovatively: LEVEL 3: Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problemsย Learn Continuously: LEVEL 3: Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences Adapt with Agility: LEVEL 3: Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demandsย Act with Determination: LEVEL 3: Think beyond immediate task/barriers and take action to achieve greater results Engage and Partner: LEVEL 3: Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration Enable Diversity and Inclusion: LEVEL 3: Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:Business Direction and Strategyย ย ย ย
Strategic Thinking. Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDPโs mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight. System Thinking. Ability to use objective problem analysis and judgement to understand how interrelated elements coexist within an overall process or system, and to consider how altering one element can impact on other parts of the system Negotiationย and Influence. Reach a common understanding/agreement, persuade others, resolve points of difference through a dialogue, negotiate mutually acceptable solutions and create โwin- winโ situations.2030 agenda-peopleย
Gender. Gender mainstreamingBusiness Managementย ย ย ย
Partnership management. Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civilsociety and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies Customer Satisfaction/Client Management. Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer service strategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clientsโ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate clientโs upcoming needs and concerns.
Partnership managementย ย ย ย
Emerging partnerships. Ability to engage with emerging partners, develop and manage a strategy and develop approaches to developing and managing these new strategic partnerships Customer Satisfaction/Client Management. Ability to respond timely and appropriately with a sense of urgency, provide consistent solutions, and deliver timely and quality results and/or solutions to fulfil and understand the real customers' needs. Provide inputs to the development of customer servicestrategy. Look for ways to add value beyond clientsโ immediate requests. Ability to anticipate clientโs upcoming needs and concerns.
ย Required Skills and Experience
ย Education: Advance University Degree (Master's degree) in International Development, Finance and Economics, Sustainable Development Studies, Public Policy, Public Administration, Business Management, Social Science or other relevant fields is required. or A first level university degree (Bachelor's degree) in combination with an additional two years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of the advance university degree ย Experience: Minimum 5 years (with Master's degree) or 7 years (with Bachelor's degree) of relevant experience at national and/or international level in providing management advisory service, hands on experience in design, monitoring and evaluation of development portfolios and projects and establishing interrelationships among international organization and national governments.ย Work experience using government and UN/UNDP procedures would be desirable. Experience in project implementation following government and international organization rules and regulations. Knowledge and direct experience dealing with various donor reporting requirements. Experience coordinating with cross-ministerial and agency members, particularly in waste management and marine and river debris issues, is highly desirable. Knowledge and direct experience dealing with marine debris issues, behavior change strategies, and the ability to collaborate with local governments, donors, NGOs, academics, the private sector, and media is highly desirable Experience in behavior change programs related to marine debris management is highly desirable. Experience in developing data and information systems for marine debris management is an advantage. Experience in communicating with potential donors for project implementation is an advantage. Familiarity and work experience using the International Legally Binding Instrument (ILBI) and its relevance to marine debris management is highly desirable. Required languages: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia (reading, writing, speaking) Professional Certificates: Any relevant professional certificate(s) in the area of required competencies would be an asset but it is not mandatory. ย Disclaimer
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