Environmental Consultant

SIPS, a Canadian-supported development assistance project working in the area of good local governance and improved, transparent public services in ten local governments in Sulawesi, is seeking professional short-term consulting expertise in the field of good environmental management. Specific tasks include: 1. Compile information on relevant national laws, local regulations and good practices related to Green Procurement. · Prepare recommendations and a detailed plan for implementing Green Procurement practices in centralized procurement units, including possible incorporation of environmental criteria in the tender/bidding process for infrastructure, equipment and related services. 2. Review the extent to which any environmentally-related licenses are currently provided through the OSS centres (Pelayanan Perizinan Satu Pintu) in 10 SIPS local governments. · Review the current status of implementation/application of environmental licenses (izin lingkungan) as mandated nationally in the 10 SIPS local governments. Examine the feasibility and desirability of providing these environmental licenses through OSS centres. · Work with SIPS Project Officers in North and South Sulawesi and relevant local government Task Forces and Working Groups to prepare an action plan for the incorporation of environmental licensing in the OSS centres. 3. Provide information on relevant CSOs and CSO networks active in the area of good environmental management, particularly at the national level, that may be useful resources for the Project. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Relevant Post-Secondary Degree 2. 10 years’ experience in the area of good environmental management, particularly in government agencies and especially at the local level, including minimum of one (1) year working with an international agency 3. Sound knowledge of current government laws and regulations concerning good environmental management 4. Broad knowledge of Green Procurement procedures and practices, especially those currently implemented in Indonesia 5. Ability to work collaboratively with local governments and civil society to promote and facilitate change and improved public services 6. Ability to communicate effectively in English (oral/written) and proven ability to produce clear reports, including action plans, and well-presented training/education materials 7. Willingness to travel to project areas in Sulawesi Deadline for submission of CV is Friday July 6, 2012 at 5:00 p.m. WIB. We regret that only individuals whose CV is of interest will be acknowledged. Please forward your CV with clear explanation of relevant experience to: hikmatul.pasaribu@sips.or.id