Deadline: 18 December 2021
Location: -
Job Type: Full Time
Background
UCLG ASPAC is the largest regional section of United Cities and Local Governments
(UCLG), and amalgamation of International Union of Local Authorities (IULA),
United Towns Organization (UTO), and World Association of the Major Metropolises
(METROPOLIS). UCLG was established on 1 January 2004 and is headquartered in
Barcelona, Spain. Following this unification, UCLG ASPAC was established in Taipei
on 14 April 2004, as the new entity of IULA ASPAC. UCLG ASPAC’s Secretariat is
based in Jakarta, Indonesia and hosted by the Provincial Government of Jakarta.
UCLG is a worldwide association of local governments and the officially recognized
voice of local governments by the United Nations. UCLG ASPAC has linkages to
more than 7,000 cities and local governments. It represents well over 3.76 billion
people – more than half of the world population – and incorporates economically
fast developing countries such as China, India, and Indonesia.
UCLG ASPAC is the key knowledge management hub on local government issues
in the Asia-Pacific region. It promotes democratic local government, supports
cooperation between cities, local governments and their associations, and
facilitates programs, network and partnerships to develop the capacity of local
governments and the associations. Moreover, UCLG ASPAC represents local
governments politically within the international community, and with the United
Nations and its agencies. It also promotes inclusive societies which safeguard
equally, social and economic justice, and sustainable development. UCLG ASPAC
is engaged in all relevant thematic fields for nurturing sustainable develop0ment
comprising local economic development, climate change, disaster resiliency,
culture, strategic planning, decentralization, municipal finance, gender equality,
women leadership and empowerment and good governance.
The Climate Resilience Inclusive Cities (CRIC) Project is a five years Project cofunded by the European Union. UCLG ASPAC is the lead implementing agency of CRIC which is carried out in partnership with Pilot4Dev, ACR+, ECOLISE, University of Gustave Eiffel, and All India Institute of Local Governments from South Asia.
Position Structure:
The Consultant will oversee and work together with the Project Administrative and
Financial Officer. The Consultant will be responsible for his/her performance to the
Secretary General of the UCLG ASPAC, but on day-to-day management, the
Consultant is under the operational guidance and supervision of the Project
Coordinator and/or overall supervision of the Project Manager.
Qualification:
▪ Education:
University degree in urban planning, climate and resilience management,
sustainable development, public policy, and/or other related fields.
▪ Experience:
- Has at least two (2) years of experience in the specific issue of climate
resilience implementation;
- More than three (3) years of substantive and proven track-record and
experience in working closely with the local governments, that include
facilitating discussion and/or providing technical assistance to local
governments;
- Experience in the preparation and development of the climate action
plan, and familiarity with GHG emission inventory activity and
vulnerability and risk assessment is preferred;
- Proven ability to facilitate training at national and local level is highly
desirable;
- Prior knowledge and experience of local governance issues and policy is
highly desirable;
Proven ability to produce high-quality report writing and analytical
pieces, both in English and Bahasa;
- Experience of working with government institutions and/or LG(s) and/or
international NGOs;
- Proven ability to work under pressure with a deadline with ability to
multitasking; and
- Possess strong knowledge and understanding of indigenous, people and
culture. Posses an understanding of the pilot city’s people and culture,
and posses work experience in the pilot city is an advantage.
▪ Computer skills:
- Proficiency in MS Office
- Familiarity with GIS application will be an advantage.
▪ Domiciled in Kupang or Mataram will be an advantage
Expected Compentencies:
The selected candidate must have the following compentencies: strong
communication and interpersonal skills; demonstrated ability to build trust;
demonstrated ability to work effectively in team, delivering through and with
others; excellent program/ project management; organizational management;
team building and planning skills; meticulous in detail; highest level of client
orientation; ability to multi-task and deliver high-quality work on conflicting
demands within tight deadlines; and possess integrity, professionalism, and
respect for others
Contracting Arrangement:
▪ This is consultant-based position from December 2021 – August 2022 and
based on the satisfactory performance result, the contract is possible to be
extended.
▪ The final decision on the evaluation and award of contract will be at the
discretion of the UCLG ASPAC and cannot be challenged. The selected
candidate is expected to start the work as soon as possible.
▪ Evaluation on performance of FO will be carried out on quarterly basis.
Terms of Payment:
The schedule of payment is monthly, upon the Field Officer’s submission of the
monthly report and its supporting documents that are approved by the UCLG
ASPAC. All payments will be effect only upon receipt of the required
documentation, and the satisfactory acceptance/ clearance from the Project
Coordinator. Reimbursable expenses should be submitted with the necessary
invoices, receipts and completed timesheet.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants should send the updated CV with a list of 3 referees, along
with the cover letter stating salary expectation to the following email address:
recruitment@uclg-aspac.org, copy to: regional_pm@uclg-aspac.org by 18
December 2021 at the latest.
Fill the email “Subject” Column of the email with format: CRIC FO Eastern Region
– (Your Name)
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