[newdevjobsindo] USAID SELARAS: Government and Finance Specialist

September 30, 2024 Comment

SCOPE OF WORK

USAID INDONESIA SELARAS ACTIVITY

Government and Finance Specialist – Central Java

Background

The five-year, USAID SELARAS activity will address the limiting conditions for better solid waste management services in areas where USG investments can significantly reduce ocean plastic pollution while also partnering with private sector enterprises to scale interventions. Achieving this mutual goal will require a diverse approach to:

1) strengthen solid waste sector governance and financing;

2) improve and expand solid waste management services;

3) strengthen local markets and businesses;

4) improve social behaviors and practices; and

5) improve systems for tracking and reducing methane emission.

USAID SELARAS will work at national, provincial, and local levels of government. Partnering with key institutions and stakeholders, the Activity will provide timely, relevant, and foundational support to enable the GOI to make progress towards its development objectives of having 100 percent of solid waste managed by 2024 and reduction of marine plastic pollution by 70 percent by 2025.

USAID Selaras is looking for an excellent person to fill the Government and Finance Specialist position in Central Java.

*Detail SOW will be provided once the candidate is selected.

Required Qualifications:

· Undergraduate degree (S1) in a relevant subject matter, such as public administration, public policy, public financial management, government science, or economics.

· At least 12 total years of professional experience, on building capacity of local government on policy strengthening program, or at least 7 years of professional experience on policy strengthening and budget advocacy programs.

· Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret relevant Indonesian solid waste legislation, regulations, and standards for SELARAS project goals.

· Demonstrated ability to mobilize public and private investment for environment-related initiatives.

· Strong written and verbal communication skills.

· Advanced proficiency in speaking and writing in English. Fluency in Indonesian.

Preferred Qualifications:

· Experience on donor-funded projects, preferably USAID-funded projects.

Please see the application link and follow the instructions:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWYzMjIlKduW5sukDFpJaPNeuDWUo43x1mFmArCDP7jQzAiQ/viewform

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