DAI ESP - Watershed Managhement Coordinator

*DAI-ESP Watershed Management Coordinator *

The Environmental Services Program (ESP), a USAID project managed by DAI, is
recruiting a Watershed Management Coordinator to be based in Jakarta and to
provide field-support for work across Java and northern Sumatra. The
Watershed Management Coordinator works on the Watershed Management and
Biodiversity Conservation Team, and responsibilities include field-based as
well as national-level policy support.

Upper-watershed field activities include identification, planning,
management and monitoring of reforestation and land rehabilitation plans
including species selection, planting, maintenance schedules, and long-term
financing. Such work should be done within the framework of ESP's Field
School and Field Day processes, and in close collaboration with field-based
WSM Specialists. Special emphasis is given to land rehabilitation work in or
adjacent to Protected Areas.

National-level activities include working with the Ministry of Forestry and
other government agencies on policy support for effective community-based
reforestation and land tenure, as well as the development of innovative
partnerships to sustain and broaden reforestation and land rehabilitation
initiatives. This work should draw extensively from ESP's on-going
field-based activities and networks.

*Qualifications: *

A university degree, preferably a Master's degree, in Forestry, and at least
seven years professional experience in community forestry, watershed
management and/or protected areas management at the field and policy level.
Strong background in and knowledge of policy issues in and institutions
related to forestry, conservation and watershed management issues,
particularly on Java and Sumatra. Excellent networks with government
agencies, NGOs and other stakeholders important. Good interpersonal and
fluency in English, both written and spoken, desired.

Please send cover letters and CVs to the Recruitment Officer at
recruitment. esp@gmail. com not later than June 30, 2008. Only short listed
candidates will be notified. No telephone inquires will be accepted
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