Vacancy at ILO

Vacancy Announcement: NATIONAL CONSULTANT ON LEGISLATION AND REGULATIONS (Code: NCLR)

Vacancy No : JAKARTA/2012/006
Deadline for application : 29 February 2012
Contract type : Consultant
Duty Station: Bireuen, Aceh Province
Exp. starting date : 1 April 2012
Duration: : 4 months

Please log on to http://www.ilo.org/public/english/bureau/pers/vacancy/index.htm for the TOR of the post.

Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies:
• An advanced Law Degree and at least 12 years of relevant professional experience in legal analysis, legal drafting, and in providing legal advice to provincial and district senior policy makers and practitioners.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of relevant government regulations at national, provincial, and district levels related to investments in infrastructure works (especially roads) and related procurement issues, including knowledge of UUPA No. 11/2006 and PP 5412010
• Thorough knowledge of institutional and budgetary processes, procedures, directives and regulatory & legislative issues related to infrastructure investments in Indonesia.
• Substantial relevant working experience working in Aceh Province at Provincial and District level.

Application:
Indicating the vacancy number above as subject please send your application letter. latest CV and 3 references to hrdjkt@ilo.org with copy to athmer@ilo.org and emil@ilo.org not later than 29 February 2012.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted for a test and an interview.

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Vacancy at ILO - Driver

UNDP-ILO Project: Creating Jobs—Capacity Building for Local
Resource-based Road Works in Selected Districts in NAD and Nias

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Driver (Code: Driver)
Terms of Reference
Title : Driver
Duty Station : Sigli, Pidie
Duration : 11 Months
Expected Starting Date : 1 October 2011

A. General Project Information

The UNDP/ILO Project "Creating Jobs: Capacity Building for Local Resource-based Road Works in Selected Districts in NAD and Nias" has been implemented since March 2006. The Project's central aim is to support the Aceh Government in improving the livelihoods of the Acehnese
people by enhancing the capacity of local governments to generate maximum employment opportunities through investments in rural infrastructure, particularly the road sector. Five years of post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh has achieved improvements in rural road networks.
But local governments are facing significant difficulties to put in place an effective maintenance system for these roads.

A comprehensive Exit Strategy for the Project has been prepared for the Aceh cluster of the Project (Pidie and Bireuen District) from 1 July 2011 until 31 August 2012 and the approval for the Project extension by MDFANs is expected by the end of August 2011. The proposal seeks to
ensure that the LRB approaches that have been successfully demonstrated by the Project over the last five years will be sustained and that the lessons learned will be mainstreamed. The proposal also aims at ensuring the sustainability of the investments made during phase I and II of the Project, in terms of their management and maintenance by the Government.
The main emphasis of the proposal is to build capacities for road asset management at district level – in particular in Pidie and Bireuen districts where the majority of the investments have been made – and on up-scaling and mainstreaming the successfully demonstrated employment-intensive approaches. Another main element of the extension is the rehabilitation of rural and district roads to improve accessibility and connectivity to support local economic development
initiatives of the local governments.

B. Responsibilities / Main Duties:
Under the direct supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor and National Project Coordinator, ILO Aceh LRB Project, the incumbent is expected to perform the following duties:

1. Drive office vehicle for transport of authorized persons, whenever and wherever required; strictly observing traffic rules and regulations; demonstrating exemplary driving practice.

2. Log all trips, daily mileage, and petrol consumption and keep the logbook up-to-date.

3. Receive and take staff/visitors to and from the airport; assisting with custom formalities and taking them to and from their offices/residences.

4. Collects and delivers mail, documents, and other items from and to project offices to various destinations.

5. Check the mechanical status of the assigned vehicle on a daily basis; wash and clean it regularly; undertake minor repairs and report immediately the major repairs to be carried out.

6. Ensure timely servicing of the vehicle, as and when necessary.

7. Promptly report accidents involving the assigned vehicle in accordance with the established ILO rules and regulations.

8. Take responsibility for fueling of the assigned vehicle through the immediate supervisor.

9. Perform any other functions as may be required from time to time, and as may be assigned by the Chief Technical Advisor and National Project Coordinator.

C. Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

• Secondary School Education, formal Drivers' training in recognized institutions, elementary motor vehicle mechanic skills and possession of a valid class "C" driver's license. Some
• computer knowledge would be an advantage. Basic understanding of written and spoken English is required.
• At least 5 years experience as a driver with a safe driving record especially in post-disaster/humanitarian environment. Experience working with UN Agencies and familiarity with UN rules and regulations is preferred. A good geographical knowledge of Pidie district is
• required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of driving rules and regulations, security and safety awareness, speaks and writes clearly, listen to others.
• Clients oriented and take ownership of all responsibilities and delegated assignments, and operate in compliance with organizational regulations and rules.
• Good interpersonal skills and able to work in the demanding environment.

D. APPLICATIONS

Indicating the reference code above as subject, please send your application letter, latest CV and 3 references to Emil Salim, National Project Coordinator (emil@ilo.org ), with copy to
Bas Athmer, Chief Technical Advisor (athmer@ilo.org), not later than 23 August 2011. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for a test and an interview.

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Vacancy at ILO

UNDP-ILO Project: Creating Jobs—Capacity Building for Local Resource-based Road Works in Selected Districts in NAD and Nias

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

National Consultancy for Mobile Construction Trainer (Code: MCT)

Title : National Consultancy for Mobile Construction Trainer
Duty Station : Pidie and Bireuen (2 Posts)
Duration : 10 Months
Expected Starting Date : 19 September 2011
Application Deadline : 22 August 2011

Terms of Reference

A. General Project Information

The UNDP/ILO Project "Creating Jobs: Capacity Building for Local Resource-based Road Works in Selected Districts in NAD and Nias" has been implemented since March 2006. The Project's central aim is to support the Aceh Government in improving the livelihoods of the Acehnese people by enhancing the capacity of local governments to generate maximum employment opportunities through investments in rural infrastructure, particularly the road sector. Five years of post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh has achieved improvements in rural road networks.
But local governments are facing significant difficulties to put in place an effective maintenance system for these roads.

A comprehensive Exit Strategy for the Project has been prepared for the Aceh cluster of the Project (Pidie and Bireuen District) from 1 July 2011 until 31 August 2012 and the approval for the Project extension by MDFANs is expected by the end of August 2011. The proposal seeks to ensure that the LRB approaches that have been successfully demonstrated by the Project over the last five years will be sustained and that the lessons learned will be mainstreamed. The proposal also aims at ensuring
the sustainability of the investments made during phase I and II of the Project, in terms of their management and maintenance by the Government.
The main emphasis of the proposal is to build capacities for road asset management at district level – in particular in Pidie and Bireuen districts where the majority of the investments have been made – and on up-scaling and mainstreaming the successfully demonstrated employment-intensive approaches. An important element of the extension is the rehabilitation of rural and district roads to improve accessibility and connectivity to support local economic development initiatives of the local governments.

B. Objectives and Responsibilities

The objectives of this consultancy are:

• Training plans and training arrangements are prepared for selected contractors and assigned supervisors from district Public Works of Bireuen or Pidie districts on the basis of the project's training strategy.
• Pre-tender training on pricing system and contract management to the selected contractors and assigned supervisors from district Public Works of Bireuen and Pidie districts is conducted.
• Training sessions on contract mobilization and road rehabilitation before the actual start of road rehabilitation contracts to the selected contractors and the assigned supervisors from district Public Works of Bireuen and Pidie districts are conducted.
• On-the- job training (daily basis) to the selected contractors and assigned district Public Works supervisors of Bireuen or Pidie districts are provided.
• On-the-job training to selected community groups for roads rehabilitation and maintenance in Bireuen or Pidie districts are provided.
• Training sessions on LRB approach on roads construction and maintenance to selected PNPM technical facilitators in selected districts are conducted (if needed).

C. Specific Tasks

The consultant will be based in Bireuen or Pidie and will work under the guidance and supervision of the Chief Technical Advisor and district engineer. She/he is expected to undertake the tasks in close collaboration with the ILO district engineer, Public Works staff, and PNPM staff. The consultant will be required to travel extensively within the District of Bireuen or Pidie and work together with the contractors and their supervisors, community groups, as well as the district Public Works' supervisors on sites.

The consultant will perform the following duties:

• Coordinate and implement all training activities in Bireuen or Pidie as delegated by the Chief Technical Advisor and in close collaboration with the District Engineer.
• Under the guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor and in close cooperation with the District Engineer, develop a detailed training plan including required resource schedules for assigned district Public Works supervisors, and PNPM technical facilitators.
• Using the available standard training material prepare training handouts as required according to the session plan.
• Prepare pre-tender training plans and obtained approval from the District Engineer prior to the training delivery.
• Provide training inputs as identified during the pre-tender training exercise for contractors.
• After contracts have been awarded, coach each contractor in the preparation of works for the contract execution during the mobilization phase.
• During the contract implementation phase, coach each contractor and supervisors from district Public Works.
• Prepare the required training reports as instructed by the Chief Technical Advisor and District Engineer.
• Provide inputs to develop training curriculum for training unit of the district Public Works and provide inputs to improve and develop training material for road construction and maintenance.
• If needed, provide assistance on the LRB – PNPM road construction and maintenance.
• Ensure smooth communication and work closely with the ILO project team and the assigned district Public Works staff to the project.

D. Specific Outputs

• Develop session plan and conduct the training and submit training reports at the minimum for 2 pre-tender training for approximately 14 contractors.
• Develop session plan and conduct the training and submit training reports for mobilization training of minimum 15 contractors' staff and to 10 supervisors from district Public Works.
• Develop coaching plan and deliver coaching and submit coaching reports for contract implementation training of minimum 15 contractors' technical staff and 10 supervisors from district Public Works.
• Conduct daily coaching/on the job training for contracts implementation training of minimum 15 contractors' technical staff and 10 supervisors from district Public Works.
• Provide inputs for improvement of road construction and maintenance's training material and training curriculum for district Public Works' training unit
• Submit final/ task completion report, consisting of a summary of the tasks carried out, problems encountered, important lessons learned and recommendations for future improvement to the ILO.
• Other duties assigned by the Chief Technical Advisor, National Project Coordinator, and the District Engineer.

E. Required Qualifications, Experience and Competencies

The successful candidate is expected to have a minimum university degree in civil engineering field, with at least 6 years of experience in road construction, training, and supervision. Experience working with different stakeholders at district level (government staff, local contractors, community groups) is required. Experience working with UN Agency and familiarity with UN rules and regulations is preferred.

The successful candidate should have a good command of English – both in writing and orally and good communication skills. He/she should have the capacity to perform efficiently and effectively in a highly demanding working environment with tight deadlines and able to work beyond normal working hours. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and training skills are considered essential as well as demonstrated personal initiative.

The consultant shall be responsible for his own transportation to and from the construction sites, training venues, the district Public Works office, and other relevant Offices in Pidie or Bireuen where necessary.

F. APPLICATIONS

Indicating the reference code above as subject, please send your application letter, latest CV and 3 references to Emil Salim, National Project Coordinator (emil@ilo.org ), with copy to Bas Athmer, Chief Technical Advisor (athmer@ilo.org ), not later than 22 August 2011. Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted for a test and an interview.

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Vacancy at UNDP/ILO - GIS Development

UNDP/ILO PROJECT "CREATING JOBS: CAPACITY BUILDING FOR LOCAL RESOURCE-BASED ROAD WORKS IN SELECTED DISTRICTS IN NAD AND NIAS"

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

NATIONAL CONSULTANT FOR GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT (Ref Code: NCGD)

Duty Station : Pidie or Bireuen District (to be decided), Aceh Province
Duration : 3 Months
Expected Starting Date: 17 January 2011
Application Deadline : 30 December 2010

TERMS OF REFERENCE

A. GENERAL PROJECT INFORMATION
The UNDP/ILO Project “Creating Jobs: Capacity Building for Local Resource-based Road Works in Selected Districts in NAD and Nias” has been implemented since March 2006. The Project’s central aim is to support the Aceh Government in improving the livelihoods of the Acehnese people by enhancing the capacity of local governments to generate maximum employment opportunities through
investments in rural infrastructure, particularly the road sector. Five years of post-tsunami reconstruction in Aceh has achieved improvements in rural road networks. But local governments are facing significant difficulties to put in place an effective maintenance system for these roads.

Specifically, they do not have practical tools and systems that will support budget planning to obtain necessary approvals for the resources that are needed. During extensive consultations that have taken place recently with various government project stakeholders, requests have made for further technical assistance from the Project in asset maintenance and mainstreaming the
Local Resource Based (LRB) approach to other infrastructure sectors, as a contribution to the implementation of the Aceh Medium-term Development Plan (2007-2012) and the National Medium-term Development Plan (2010-2014).

These requests constitute the basis for the approved time-extension of the project from October 2010 to June 2011 to provide technical assistance (TA) to address the issues of asset maintenance and mainstreaming LRB approaches. The implementation of this proposed exit strategy is limited to the Aceh cluster of the project.

B. OBJECTIVE OF THE CONSULTANCY AND SPECIFIC TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The objective of the consultancy is to assist the Offices of Public Works and Bappeda in Pidie and Bireuen District – and to a lesser extent their Offices at Provincial level in Banda Aceh – in the development and implementation of a Geographic Information System (GIS) as a key supporting tool in decision-making and planning of investments in road infrastructure.

The National GIS Specialist (NGS) will work under the overall supervision of the ILO National Project Coordination (NPC) and the technical guidance of the Chief Technical Advisor (CTA). The NGS will work in close collaboration and consultation with the Project’s stakeholders and the Project staff and consultants at Provincial level and District level (Pidie and Bireuen District).

Specific tasks and responsibilities of the National GIS Specialist include:

Make an inventory and carry out an assessment of the currently used GIS, the available GPS data and data-flow processes;
Based on the outcome of the assessment, prepare a work plan and budget for the development and implementation of a GIS, including a work plan and budget for data collection;
Identify data requirements in close consultation with the stakeholders;
Design a basic functional GIS, taking into account the requirements of the stakeholders and relevant (national) standards;
Validate procedures to obtain GPS data from PW and other sources and monitor data collection;
Test the GIS, including tests to check the effectiveness, integrity, relevance, internal – and external consistency, and validity of the GIS and its data, and ensure compatibility with the MIS/database system that will be developed in parallel;
Develop training modules and provide training (classroom and on-the-job) to the staff of Public Works and Bappeda involved in GIS;
Document the design and the user guidelines of the developed and tested GIS;
Conduct technical and information-sharing meetings with the stakeholders regarding the design and use of the developed GIS;
Assist the stakeholders’ GIS staff as and when required regarding troubleshooting;
Prepare budgets and work plans for further development of the GIS and the required human resource capacities beyond June 2011;
Follow-up with stakeholders to facilitate data collection and data exchange;
Assist in improving data collection procedures and formats and their standardization;
Perform any other duties relevant to the assignment, as directed by the NPC and/or the CTA

C. EXPECTED OUTPUTS
Outputs to be produced by the National GIS Specialist include the following:

A report with a detailed inventory and assessment of the currently available GIS systems and related data-flows;
A basic operational GIS;
Basic road maps using the available GPS data;
Technical documentation on the design and application of the developed GIS;
Technical presentations for workshops, seminars and meetings;
Core staff at Public Works and/or Bappeda with basic GIS skills;
Report on the outcome of the testing of the GIS systems;
Training modules for the training (of trainers) on the design and use of the GIS;
A work plan and budget for further developing GIS capacities among the stakeholders, including hardware and software requirements;
Documentation on data collection procedures and formats;
A final report with practical recommendations for further developing, improving and maintaining the GIS.
Any other outputs, as directed by the NPC and/or the CTA that are relevant to the assignment.

D. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES
An advanced university (Master) degree with demonstrated expertise in the field of GIS (preferably with a specialisation in GIS) and at least 5 years of working experience relevant to the assignment, of which at least two years in a complex and difficult working environment, and at least 3 years in the field of GIS. Substantial experience in developing, analyzing, design ing, installing,
operating and maintaining a GIS – including the necessary operational systems for efficient and accurate flows of data – is required. Advanced knowledge of ArcGIS/ArcInfo and other software relevant to the development and operation of an GIS, including creating queries to prepare relevant data sets from MS Access-based MIS is needed.

The successful candidate should have a good command of English – both in writing and orally and good communication skills. He/she should have the capacity to perform efficiently and effectively in a highly demanding working environment with tight deadlines. Excellent conceptual, analytical and computer application skills are a pre-requisite for the assignment. Demonstrated good interpersonal skills and training/facilitation skills are considered essential as well as demonstrated personal initiative, particularly in technical skill development.

E. APPLICATIONS
Indicating the reference code above as subject, please send your application letter, latest CV and 3 references to :

Emil Salim, National Project Coordinator (emil@ilo.org), with copy to Bas Athmer, Chief Technical Advisor (athmer@ilo.org), not later than 30 December 2010. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for a test and an interview.

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