Policy Officer

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Overview

Support integrated water, energy, and food policies for sustainable development.

You have:

• Minimum 6 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in project management.
• Experience with multi-stakeholder, multi-sector groups forging collaboration.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to analyze policies and provide technical assistance.
• Knowledge of WEF Nexus concepts and implementation strategies.

Contract

This is a UNV National Expert contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Expert contracts.

Indonesia is at a critical juncture in integrating the Water-Energy-Food (WEF) Nexus into its national development strategy, particularly as it advances the long-term development plan (RPJPN) for 2025-2045. The WEF Nexus approach is crucial for fostering sustainable development, addressing resource scarcity, and enhancing resilience to climate change. Its successful implementation requires a robust governance framework and effective decision-making tools to manage the complex interdependencies among water, energy, and food systems.

The first phase of the WEF Nexus project focused on exploring how this integrated approach could support Indonesia’s progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The project assessed policy, technology, and sustainable finance options to develop a framework for WEF Nexus implementation. To raise awareness and build momentum, the initiative engaged both nationally and internationally, including participation in the World Water Forum, where Indonesia demonstrated its commitment to integrated resource management. At the national level, the project conducted policy dialogues and focus group discussions (FGDs) with stakeholders from government agencies, NGOs, and the private sector to refine the framework and recommendations. Additionally, a workshop was held to analyze the interconnections between water, energy, and food systems and identify potential policies to enhance sectoral coordination and efficiency.

With the second phase, the focus is toward building a solid governance foundation. This phase will include assessing policy and institutional coherence to ensure alignment with the WEF Nexus approach, developing a national roadmap and creating a Decision Support Tool (DSS) to aid decision-makers in effectively integrating water, energy, and food policies. These efforts aim to bridge governance gaps and promote cross-sectoral cooperation, ultimately strengthening Indonesia’s development strategies for resilience and sustainability.

To achieve these objectives, the project adopts a multi-stakeholder engagement approach, bringing together key government agencies such as the Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), the Ministry of Environment and Forestry, the Ministry of Agriculture, and the Ministry of Public Works and Housing (PUPR). It also collaborates with UN agencies, private sector stakeholders, NGOs, think tanks, and other organizations operating within the WEF sector. A central aspect of this initiative involves working closely with relevant ministries, conducting policy coherence analyses, develop Indonesia’s WEF Nexus Roadmap and decision support tool for integrated management resources.

The Policy Officer for the WEF Nexus will play a critical role in driving the technical and coordination aspects of the project. This UNV assignment is part of Program Integration and Development Analyses Team, UNDP Indonesia. The Policy Officer - WEF Nexus project will be report to Senior Advisor of Program Integration and Development Analyses, working with team of consultants, and government partners, both at national and sub national level.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Senior Advisor of Program Integration and Development Analyses or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Policy Officer WEF Nexus Project will conduct the following tasks:

1. Policy Mapping and Governance Analysis • Conduct policy and stakeholder mapping to identify key players, regulatory gaps, and governance challenges in the implementation of the WEF Nexus. • Perform policy coherence analysis to assess the alignment between existing sectoral regulations and WEF Nexus objectives.

2. Technical Assistant on WEF Nexus Roadmap Development • Facilitate the procurement process to engage the roadmap developer/company. • Provide technical assistance and advice related to the WEF Nexus Roadmap development, ensuring alignment with national priorities and sectoral policies. • Collaborate with roadmap developers, relevant ministries, and other stakeholders to integrate technical, economic, and governance aspects into the roadmap. • Coordinate national experts and roadmap developer engaged for the studies, for timely and high-quality Implementation. • Monitor the work of each expert and roadmap developer ensure the high quality and timely completion. • Support and facilitate public dialogues and or discussion for each of the studies focus. • Support and facilitate the launching event for WEF Nexus Roadmap.

3. Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination • Act as the focal point for engagement with key stakeholders, including government ministries, UN agencies, private sector representatives, NGOs, and think tanks. • Organize, facilitate and lead the high-level meetings, roundtable discussions, and consultations with key decision-makers from related ministries to ensure multi-sec-toral coordination, and to introduce and advocate for the adoption of WEF Nexus approach. • Develop and maintain an updated stakeholder database to track key actors involved in WEF Nexus initiatives. • Identify common interests, potential conflicts, and synergies among stakeholders to foster collaboration and policy coherence.

4. Capacity Building and Knowledge Sharing • Develop best practice guidelines to support stakeholders learning. • Establish a knowledge-sharing document insights, lessons learned, and case studies from the project.

5. Project Monitoring, Reporting, and Documentation • Track and document project progress, milestones, and challenges, ensuring timely reporting to UNDP, Bappenas, and FCDO. • Prepare periodic progress reports, briefing notes, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders. • Contribute to the development of knowledge products, publications, and reports showcasing key project achievements. • Support Senior Advisor on the finance related work for the WEF Nexus initiative and the work in the Program Integration team.

6. Support for Public Engagement and Advocacy • Assist in organizing public dialogues, forums, and advocacy campaigns to promote awareness of WEF Nexus governance. • Coordinate with media and communications teams to disseminate key findings, pol-icy recommendations, and project outcomes. • Represent the project in seminars, conferences, and policy discussions, advocating for integrated WEF resource management.

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☐ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☐ Creativity ☐ Empowering Others ☐ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☐ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☒ Leadership ☒ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☐ Professionalism ☐ Respect for Diversity ☐ Self-Management ☐ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

Minimum 6 years of relevant experience at the national or international level in project management, dealing with multi-stakeholder, multi-sector groups forging collaboration, and collective agreement across differences of opinion and perspectives.

The position will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia, where basic living needs, including accommodation, banking facilities, medical facilities, and telecommunications/internet services are readily available. All staple foods can be found in the markets, e.g.: rice, meat, vegetables, fruit, cooking oil, salt, etc. Many imported goods are available in Jakarta and other places throughout Indonesia. Jakarta has many good restaurants with good health standards and most guesthouses provide food. In Indonesia, the most used means of transportation are a taxi or local bus. A mobile phone is the most dependable tool to be in touch with colleagues and friends. Internet service is readily available and affordable at most apartment complexes. ATMs are everywhere in Jakarta.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging her/his housing and other living essentials. National UN Volunteers are part of the malicious insurance plan.

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