[newdevjobsindo] ReAdvertise - Request for Proposal - Researcher to Analyze Regenerative Agriculture

Juli 02, 2025   Comment  

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RESEARCHER TO ANALYSE REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE COMPONENT FROM BIPOSC project Result in phase 1

SNV

SNV is a global development partner rooted in the African and Asian countries where we operate. With 60 years of experiences and a team of approximately 1,600 peoples. It is our mission to strengthen capacities and catalyse partnerships that transform the agri-food, energy and water systems to enable sustainable and more equitable lives for all.

Biodiverse and Inclusive Palm Oil Supply Chain (BIPOSC) Project

SNV is joining The Livelihoods Fund for Family Farming (L3F) and PT Musim Mas to launch an unprecedented 10-year project (Biodiverse and Inclusive Palm Oil Supply Chain – BIPOSC) to help 2,500 smallholder palm oil farmers achieve this transition in North Sumatra, Indonesia. Brought by Mars Incorporated Danone and L'Oréal as the investors, the project aims to build a transparent and deforestation-free supply chain thanks to locally adapted agroforestry models, regenerative agriculture, and biodiversity enhancement. This project will help regenerate 8,000 hectares of palm farms in degrading land areas while restoring additional 3,500 hectares of local biodiversity over 10 years. 

 

SNV BIPOSC project has been running the project more then three years, focusing on promoting and implementing regenerative agriculture practise 7 villages , with more then 1000 farmers community. The project aimed the implementation of the regenerative agriculture in order to improve soil health, enhance biodiversity, mitigate climate change without decrease the farmers income.

 

SNV needs scientific publication data about Regenerative Agriculture palm oil based on analysis from data collected in phase 1 period. The scientific publication will serve as SNV positioning on palm oil regenerative agriculture. Moreover, it will  record progress, challenges, and impact of the implementation , which will serve as a  valuable resource for donors, partners, investors and stakeholders . Thus, SNV will hire researcher to analyse the data and produce high quality publications on palm oil regenerative agriculture.

Objective

The objectives of the researcher are:

• To conduct research and analysis on sustainable methods on palm oil and their impact on productivity, ecosystem health and land sustainability
• To develop a comprehensive journal article on Oil Palm Better Management Practices regenerative agriculture practise
• To Publish the findings in an internationally recognized journal at least Q3 or Q4 Scopus-indexed journal (for international journal) and SINTA 1 (for national journal)

Researcher Scope of Work and Responsibility

• To conduct literature reviews on current regenerative agriculture in palm oil practise , and collect, analyse the data from field studies or pilot project SNV – BIPOSC.
• To conduct face-to-face or online discussion with SNV Indonesia Agri staff, local farmers and organizations to gather insight and case studies
• To conduct field observation, if necessary
• To develop summary report from the collected data form literature review, data analysis, discussion, and field observation
• To develop the draft and finalize the journal for Submission, including the necessary revision before finalisation
• To publish the Journal in the International and National level and to coordinate with BIPOSC Project Manager, Palm Oil Advisor, Agri Sector Leader, and MEL Team on the update of journal submission

Deliverables

- A detailed research report summarizing the findings in BIPOSC Project

- A written scientific journal, including all relevant data analyses

•                - Final Submission of the scientific journal to an international and/or national Journal
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• The qualifications required for the professional as below:
• 1. Advanced degree (Professor)  in agriculture, environmental science, or a related field.
• 2. Proven experience in regenerative agriculture, particularly in palm oil production.
• 3. Strong writing skills with a track record of published research
• 4. She/He is Soil Expert.
• 5. Proven experience in biodiversity research, specifically related to palm oil ecosystems.
• 6. Demonstrated record of impactful research and publications focused on sustainable palm oil practices.
• 7. Priority will be given to candidates affiliated with the Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry, or Soil Sciences at the University of North Sumatra.

Responsibilities

SNV

•         Provide guidance and key messages to be captured in the journal

•         Provide relevant data and contact person to help develop context

•         Advise on the assessment set up and design, provide feedback as required

•         Pay the fee and costs

•         Assist with arranging contact with relevant stakeholders (interview, meetings, etc.) as required

Service Provider

•        Align SNV input to the product development

•         Actively lead to produce the deliverables

•         Involve SNV and relevant stakeholders in the process

Coordination arrangement 

The researcher will work closely with Palm Oil Advisor and Project Field Officer on BMP Regenerative Agriculture component. On the journal publication, the researcher need to work with SNV ID MEL Team for coordination. The service provider will report directly to BIPOSC Programme Manager. SNV's team will guide the researcher in all process. The researcher is responsible for ensuring that systematic quality assurance procedures are in place. The researcher will perform revisions to work product as reasonably requested by SNV. 

How To Apply

Please send the application documents as follow:

1. Detailed technical plan outlining the Journal with the proposed methodology for the national and international publication.
2. CVs of key team members, highlighting relevant expertise and experience.
3. Example of previous work or research related to soil health and palm oil.
4. Financial Proposal / Expected Fee
5. to indonesia-procurement@snv.org cc zsabatian@snv.org by 9th July 2025 with the subject "PR113 - Researcher to Analyze Regenerative Agriculture - Name".

Best Regards,

Zakharia Sabatian 

SNV Netherlands Development Organisation

Graha Inti Fauzi Building 

Jalan Hj. Tutty Alawiyah No. 22, 5th Floor | Pejaten Barat, Pasar Minggu, Jakarta Selatan 12510 | Indonesia 

zsabatian@snv.org | www.snv.org | +62 (0)21 7918 6988 

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