Background
The Coral Triangle area including Indonesia, the Philippines, Malaysia,
Timor-Leste, Papua New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands is home to the
world's most diverse marine life. Coral Triangle Initiative (CTI) is a
collective effort by these six coral triangle countries and numerous partner
agencies to enhance the conservation of these globally outstanding marine
resources. Coral Triangle Support Partnership (CTSP) is a USAID funded
consortium of the world's three largest Non-Governmental Organizations -
Conservation International (CI), World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and The Nature
Conservancy (TNC) to advance marine conservation support to the CTI.
CTSP in Timor-Leste
Rai Consultancy is the lead agency implementating CTSP activities in Timor
Leste; this is in collaboration with the Ministry for Agriculture and
Fisheries. CTSP activities are primarily located within six communities in
the Nino Konis Santana (NKS) National Park. The main emphasis will be on
ensuring improvements in near-shore fisheries production and food security
while improving ecosystem condition and bio-diversity conservation. CTSP has
the following staff in Timor Leste: Project Co-ordinator, Program Management
Advisor, Community Outreach Facilitators, Operations Co-ordinator (Finance,
Adm and Logistics), Driver and General Assistant.
Function of Marine Management - Capacity Development Mentor
CTSP Timor Leste is now taking the approach of providing a day to day
mentoring role to assist local Timorese civil servants working within the
National Directorate of Fisheries and Aquaculture. This approach is a
replacement of providing short term trainings conducted by a range of
consultants.
Receiving task direction and supervision from the CTSP Project Co-ordinator
and Management Advisor, the Capacity Development Mentor will provide the
following functions:
a) Provide mentoring to staff working in the National Directorate of
Fisheries and Aquaculture located within the Ministry for Agriculture and
Fisheries, as well as CTSP staff and key local community members located in
the implementation areas of Nino Konis Santana National Park. Topics for
mentoring may include but will not limited to:
Marine Protected Areas (MPA), Locally Managed Marine Areas (LMMA), basic
marine ecology, biological and socio-economic monitoring, data analysis,
establishing enforcement programs, community and stakeholder outreach,
community-based resources management, participatory local appraisal, and
other topics as relevant.
b) Support staff to become more confident, capable and competent in their
daily work roles and responsibilities, this includes:
i) Design and implementation of marine management field projects
ii) Time management, note taking, reporting and filing
iii) Development and implementation of marine management approaches that
are appropriate for Timor-Leste
c) Facilitate learning through small groups or on a one to one basis and
assist staff in preparing for field work. As necessary conduct role plays or
use other training methods to assist staff to improve facilitation skills
needed for meetings with local community leaders. On occasion accompany
staff conducting fieldwork and community consultations and through
observation provide feedback to better enhance staff skills in conducting
field work activities.
d) Support to enhance functioning of the Coral Triangle Initiative National
Co-ordinating Committee.
e) Work with Conservation International (CI), CTSP and staff to facilitate
the development and implementation of a Marine Management Capacity
Development Strategy including development and/or adaption of key marine
management training modules and educational materials.
Education, experience, skills and abilities:
1. 15+ years experience in the context of natural resource management with
demonstrated
involvement in marine costal management in South East Asia region.
2. Knowledge and experience of assisting staff working in resource poor
contexts (limited
human resources capabilities and infrastructure including communications and
transport).
3. University degree level in subject within natural resources along with
knowledge of and skills in specific costal management tools (MPA, LMMA,
etc).
4. Experience in using participatory approaches (community development and
facilitation skills)
with local communities including persons with low literacy and numeric
skills.
5. Excellent oral and written communication skills: English, Bahasa
Indonesia or Tetum.
6. Excellent presentation skills.
7. Ability to be sensitive to diverse culture and traditions.
8. Proficient in operating computer software, i.e. Microsoft Word, Excel,
etc as well as the internet.
Terms of Reference
An initial Conservation International (CI) consultancy contract will be
offered for a period up to 6 months.
Applications by way of CV to Niall Byrne (Management Advisor - CTSP Timor
Leste) niallbyrne10@gmail.com
Closing date: March 7th 2011
Niall Byrne
Management Advisor
Coral Triangle Support Partnership - Timor Leste
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