Community and Development Specialist – EnABLE

I. Position Information
Post title : Consultant - Community and Development Specialist
Project : EnABLE
Duration of Employment: 120 days (12 months with possibility of extension)
Supervisor : Project Coordinator - EnABLE

II. Organizational Context
Partnership for Governance Reform (KEMITRAAN) is a multi-stakeholder organization established to promote governance reform. It works hand-in-hand with government agencies, CSOs, the private sector, and international development partners in Indonesia to bring about reform at both the national and local levels. KEMITRAAN builds crucial links between all levels of government and civil society to sustainably promote good governance in Indonesia.

Since our inception in 2000, KEMITRAAN has established a wide range of multi-stakeholder networks at all levels. We work together with the government in mainstreaming good governance principles in public policy making, implementation and monitoring phases with evidence-based approach.

The second phase of the Enhancing Access to Benefits while Lowering Emissions (EnABLE) Project seeks to improve the inclusion of marginalized and disadvantaged groups in the East Kalimantan Emission Reduction Program (ERP) by increasing awareness and access to carbon and non-carbon benefits. Building on lessons from the first phase, it will implement strategic interventions to create a supportive environment for social inclusion under the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF) in line with the Benefit Sharing Plan.

The Community and Development Specialist will be hired to design and implement strategies that strengthen community engagement and capacity-building for low-carbon livelihoods in East Kalimantan. Working closely with marginalized groups, including indigenous communities and women, the specialist will promote sustainable practices and alternative income opportunities. They will also assess and develop viable low-carbon economic initiatives that align with community needs and the goals of the Emission Reduction Program (ERP) under the Forest Carbon Partnership Facility (FCPF).

The specialist will also design and implement training programs for local CSOs, NGOs, and community groups to strengthen their capacity in proposal development and securing funding for sustainable projects. Through cross-sector partnerships and collaboration with experts in sustainable finance, village planning, and environmental governance, the specialist will help create business models that maximize carbon benefits and ensure fair resource distribution. The goal is to promote long-term environmental sustainability while enhancing local livelihoods through active participation in climate initiatives.

III. Deliverables
 Comprehensive training modules and manuals for ERP-aligned proposal development.
 A set of viable, low-carbon livelihood options tailored to the local context.
 Capacity-building workshops and ToT sessions conducted for project staff, local NGOs, and community groups.
 Developed and approved project proposals from village communities aligned with ERP funding schemes.
 Reports on CSO capacity assessments and training impact evaluations.
 Strategy documents outlining community engagement and low-carbon livelihood approaches.

IV. Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree in Community Development, Environmental Science, Sustainable Development, Social Sciences, Agriculture, Forestry, or Natural Resource Management. (A Master’s degree is preferred but not mandatory.)

Experience :
 Minimum of 5 years of experience in community development, environmental management, or sustainable livelihoods.
 Experience working in East Kalimantan and a strong understanding of local dynamics would be considered an advantage.
 Experience in facilitating capacity-building initiatives for communities, NGOs, or government organizations.
 Experience in promoting low-carbon or sustainable practices in communities.

To apply for this position please submit your CV and other supporting documents as required using this link https://hris.kemitraan.or.id/kemitraan-recruitment-form/ no later than March 12th, 2025. Only shortlisted candidate will be contacted.

More information regarding the position can be accessed here: TOR Community and Development Specialist - EnABLE.

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2016

Pada bulan Maret 2016, KEMITRAAN menerima akreditasi internasional dari Adaptation Fund. Dewan Adaptation Fund, dalam pertemuannya yang ke-27, memutuskan untuk mengakreditasi KEMITRAAN sebagai National Implementing Entity (NIE) dari Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN menjadi lembaga pertama dan satu-satunya lembaga Indonesia yang terakreditasi sebagai NIE Adaptation Fund di Indonesia.
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2020

Perjanjian ini ditandatangani antara Green Climate Fund (GCF) dan KEMITRAAN. Perjanjian ini meresmikan akuntabilitas KEMITRAAN dalam melaksanakan proyek-proyek yang disetujui oleh GCF.

 

Untuk diketahui, GCF adalah dana khusus terbesar di dunia yang membantu negara-negara berkembang untuk mengurangi emisi gas rumah kaca dan meningkatkan kemampuan mereka dalam merespons perubahan iklim.

 

Dana ini dihimpun oleh Konvensi Kerangka Kerja PBB tentang Perubahan Iklim (UNFCCC) pada tahun 2010. GCF memiliki peran penting dalam mewujudkan Perjanjian Paris, yakni mendukung tujuan untuk menjaga kenaikan suhu global rata-rata di bawah 2 derajat celsius.

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2000-2003

KEMITRAAN memainkan peran krusial dalam mendukung pengembangan undang-undang untuk membentuk KPK. Hal ini diikuti dengan langkah mendukung Pemerintah dan DPR dalam memilih calon komisioner yang kompeten dan juga mendukung kelompok masyarakat sipil untuk mengawasi secara kritis proses seleksinya. Setelah komisioner ditunjuk, mereka meminta KEMITRAAN untuk membantu mendesain kelembagaan dan rekrutmen awal KPK, serta memainkan peran sebagai koordinator donor. Sangat jelas bahwa KEMITRAAN memainkan peran kunci dalam mendukung KPK untuk mengembangkan kapasitas dan strategi yang diperlukan agar dapat bekerja seefektif mungkin.
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2003

Pada tahun 2003, KEMITRAAN menjadi badan hukum yang independen yang terdaftar sebagai Persekutuan Perdata Nirlaba. Pada saat itu, KEMITRAAN masih menjadi program yang dikelola oleh UNDP hingga akhir tahun 2009. Sejak awal tahun 2010, KEMITRAAN mengambil alih tanggung jawab dan akuntabilitas penuh atas program-program dan perkembangannya.
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1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.
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2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

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2020

This agreement was signed between Green Climate Fund (GCF) and PARTNERSHIP. This agreement formalizes KEMITRAAN’s accountability in implementing projects approved by the GCF.

For your information, the GCF is the world’s largest special fund that helps developing countries reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase their ability to respond to climate change.

These funds were collected by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in 2010. The GCF has an important role in realizing the Paris Agreement, namely supporting the goal of keeping the average global temperature increase below 2 degrees Celsius.

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2016

In March 2016, KEMITRAAN received international accreditation from the Adaptation Fund. The Adaptation Fund Board, in its 27th meeting, decided to accredit KEMITRAAN as National Implementing Entity (NIE) from the Adaptation Fund. KEMITRAAN is the first and only Indonesian institution to be accredited as a NIE Adaptation Fund in Indonesia.
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2003

In 2003, KEMITRAAN became an independent legal entity registered as a Non-Profit Civil Partnership. At that time, KEMITRAAN was still a program managed by UNDP until the end of 2009. Since the beginning of 2010, KEMITRAAN took over full responsibility and accountability for the programs and their development.
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2000-2003

KEMITRAAN played a crucial role in supporting the development of legislation to establish the KPK. This was followed by steps to support the Government and DPR in selecting competent commissioner candidates and also supporting civil society groups to critically monitor the selection process. After the commissioners were appointed, they asked KEMITRAAN to help with the institutional design and initial recruitment of the KPK, as well as play the role of donor coordinator. It is clear that KEMITRAAN plays a key role in supporting the Corruption Eradication Commission to develop the capacity and strategies needed to work as effectively as possible.
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1999-2000

The Partnership for Governance Reform, or KEMITRAAN, was founded in 2000 following Indonesia’s first free and fair general election in 1999. This historic election is an important step in Indonesia’s efforts to move away from an authoritarian past towards a democratic future. PARTNERSHIP was established from a multi-donor trust fund and is managed by United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) with a mandate to advance governance reform in Indonesia
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1999-2000

Kemitraan bagi Pembaruan Tata Kelola Pemerintahan, atau KEMITRAAN, didirikan pada tahun 2000 setelah berlangsungnya pemilihan umum pertama di Indonesia yang bebas dan adil pada tahun 1999. Pemilu bersejarah ini merupakan langkah penting dalam upaya Indonesia keluar dari masa lalu yang otoriter menuju masa depan yang demokratis. KEMITRAAN didirikan dari dana perwalian multi-donor dan dikelola oleh United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) dengan mandat untuk memajukan reformasi tata kelola pemerintahan di Indonesia.
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