INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

PROJECT BACKGROUND

GGGI has a diverse portfolio of programs in developing countries around the world. These in-country programs, together with global and services, focus on delivering bankable projects and programs that are aligned to countries’ development priorities. The GGGI Indonesia Program, known as the ‘GoI-GGGI Green Growth Program’, aims to demonstrate that green investment is possible and can become the norm both for investors and for planners, ultimately improving the quality of growth and development.

In Indonesia, restoration of the mangrove ecosystem acknowledges as a top priority by Indonesia’s president that assigning Peat and Mangrove Restoration Agency (BRGM) with the goal of recovering 600,000 hectares by 2024. Mangroves are among the most important carbon-capturing ecosystems on Earth. Indonesia’s mangroves alone constitute more than 20% of the global mangrove expanse, covering an area of 3.2 million hectares. This vast area includes both large, degraded areas and significant intact mangrove areas. Over the past three decades, Indonesia has lost 25-40% of its mangroves, primarily from conversion to aquaculture of the largely monoculture shrimp ponds and industrial development. These activities have significantly damaged the mangrove ecosystem, making it less resilient to climate change and other environmental stressors. The intact mangrove areas are still relatively undisturbed by human activity. These areas are home to a diverse range of plant and animal life, and coastal communities.

To support the mangrove restoration effort in Indonesia, the Global Affair Canada (GAC) partnered with Global Green Growth Institute agreed on a five-year project called the Ecosystem-based Approach/Nature-based Solutions for Climate-Smart Livelihoods in Mangrove Landscapes (NASCLIM) on March 27, 2023. This project is guided by the Indonesia’s Peat and Mangrove Restoration Agency and Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) under Memorandum of Understanding between KLHK and GGGI, signed on October 26, 2023. Its goals and targets are designed to align with the Country Planning Framework of the Government of Indonesia and GGGI, contributing to the development of a green growth program.

NASCLIM is designed to support the rehabilitation of degraded mangroves and the protection of intact mangrove forests in the provinces of North Kalimantan (NK) and East Kalimantan (EK). The project consists of rehabilitation of natural tidal flows and the introduction of new fishing and aquaculture techniques that will promote the more sustainable use of mangrove resources. In turn, this will increase the resiliency of coastal communities and promote greater access to mangrove resources for marginalized groups, including women. The project will also build the capacity of policy makers to design and implement policies that would better incentivize rehabilitation and protection of mangrove ecosystems.

Following a consultative process with national and local government, six villages were identified as project’s beneficiaries: Liagu, Salim Batu, Sekatak Benggara, and Sekatak Buji in Kayan Sembakung Delta in NK; and Muara Pantuan and Sepatin in Mahakam Delta in EK. These villages were initially approved by BGRM on 12 July 2023 and get final approval on 15 August 2023. GGGI has been officially granted approval for its NASCLIM’s Project Implementation Plan (PIP) by GAC on 10 May 2024. This paves the way for the project’s implementation and its positive impact on these communities.

Concurrent with the ongoing finalization of the NASCLIM Project Technical Arrangement (PTA) at BRGM and KLHK, BRGM issued a reference letter on 20 August 2024, authorizing the NASCLIM team to commence community engagement activities and Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) in the six designated villages within NK and EK. PRA empowers local communities by incorporating their knowledge and perspectives into project design. By involving community members in identifying their most pressing needs, the NASCLIM project will ensure that interventions are aligned with local priorities and more likely to be sustainable. This participatory process also fosters trust and collaboration between the community and the project team. Subsequent to PRA, GGGI will proceed with data collection and information gathering through Participatory Land-Use Planning (PLUP). This process will involve identifying areas for protection and rehabilitation, pinpointing potential areas suitable for social forestry, and developing a comprehensive land-use plan for the village that is mutually agreed upon by the local communities. Ensuring inclusiveness, NASCLIM places great emphasis on a gender-responsive approach in all stages of activities, including in PRA and PLUP.

GGGI and Wetland International/Yayasan Lahan Basah (WI/YLBA) will take the lead in conducting community engagement activities within NASCLIM project villages and with local governments. Given the project’s time constraints and limited human resources, GGGI seeks external support to design and implement both Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and Participatory Land Use Planning (PLUP) processes. PRA will be conducted in multiple community settlements within each of the six target villages. To gain a comprehensive understanding of the socio-economic, environmental, and cultural conditions of these communities, PRA will be conducted at two sites in Liagu, two sites in Sekatak Benggara, five sites in Salim Batu, and three sites in Sekatak Buji in the Kayan Sembakung Delta in NK; four sites in Muara Pantuan and seven sites in Sepatin, in the Mahakam Delta in EK. Collectively, NASCLIM team will execute a total of 23 PRA across both NK and EK. Specifically, 12 PRAs will be conducted in NK, while 11 PRAs will be undertaken in EK.

To support PRA and to lead PLUP process, GGGI will hire a Participatory Community-Based Planning Lead in both provinces. NK-based consultant plays a crucial role in designing, facilitating and guiding the community engagement processes and the participatory assessment during PRA and PLUP in four specific villages: Liagu, Salim Batu, Sekatak Benggara and Sekatak Buji. Meanwhile, the consultant operating in EK will focus on the villages of Muara Pantuan and Sepatin.

OBJECTIVE OF THE ASSIGNMENT

The main objective of this assignment is to support GGGI in conducting PRA and to lead the PLUP process in the two NASCLIM-assisted villages called Muara Pantuan and Sepatin in EK.

The consultant’s primary responsibilities encompass the following:

1. Design and Module Development: Co-design the PRA and lead the PLUP processes with NASCLIM team under leadership of the Workpackage Manager Outcome 1300, developing appropriate modules and tools to ensure the active participation of local communities particularly women and vulnerable groups in each site.
2. PRA and PLUP Facilitation: Conducting participatory activities to gather data and guide community-driven land use planning. This includes utilizing various techniques (e.g., mapping, transect walks, seasonal calendars) to collect information on community assets, needs, challenges, and identify potential land use options and their associated impacts.
3. Data Analysis: Analyzing the collected PRA and PLUP data to identify key themes, patterns, and priorities for developing mangrove protection and rehabilitation plans for the four villages in NK.
4. Report Compilation and Documentation: Compiling and documenting the findings, processes, and outcomes of the PRA and PLUP in concise and informative reports.

There are two main activity of this assignment as follows:

PRA

The consultant will provide support to facilitate PRA in multiple locations, primarily in Muara Pantuan and Sepatin. These PRAs are scheduled to take place in October 2024.

The consultant’s specific responsibilities will include:

• Providing feedback on PRA design and modules developed by NASCLIM Team
• Facilitating PRA in the agreed sites in Muara Pantuan and Sepatin, or other villages as needed.
• Documenting the PRA process and outcomes.
• Developing comprehensive PRA report and recommendation for the assigned sites.
• Participating in the PRA Training of Trainers (ToT) refreshment and evaluation.

The anticipated output of the PRAs for NASCLIM project will be individual site reports. These reports will encompass a detailed overview of each location, including key findings and recommendations including:

1. Community profiles: Detailed descriptions of the target communities, including their socio-economic conditions, demographics, livelihoods, and resource use patterns.
2. Resource mapping: Identification and mapping of natural resources, land use patterns, and infrastructure especially related to mangrove ecosystem in the targeted communities.
3. Vulnerability assessment: Mapping vulnerable people, community’s vulnerability to climate change and other environmental threats, especially related to mangrove ecosystem.
4. Priority mapping: Identification of the most pressing needs and opportunities for mangrove restoration and conservation perceived by local people
5. Enhanced community engagement: Stronger relationships and trust between the project team and the community.
6. Lead the process of reviewing the lesson learn from the PRA process to ensure that the process can be improved and replicated.

PLUP

The consultant will lead the implementation of PLUP in two villages located in East Kalimantan: Muara Pantuan and Sepatin. This initiative is scheduled to commence following PRA in October 2024 and conclude in February 2025.

The consultant’s primary responsibilities will include:

• Designing and developing PLUP modules and collecting all relevant data and information
• Assisting on the initial contact with community, leaders and key stakeholders
• Providing transfer knowledge to villagers on the PLUP techniques and process
• Conduct participatory mapping exercises to identify land use patterns, resources, and challenges.
• Documenting the PLUP process and output.
• Developing comprehensive PLUP reports for each village.

During the PLUP design phase, the consultant will collaborate closely with the NASCLIM team to establish a mutually agreed-upon methodology, process, and output framework for the PLUP activities.

In addition to the primary report outlining key findings and recommendations from the PLUP process, the following outputs will be generated as initial draft of:

1. Mangrove Rehabilitation and Protection Maps: Agreed-upon maps for each village that delineate areas designated for mangrove rehabilitation and protection.
2. Social Forestry Permit Maps: Agreed-upon maps for each village that identify potential areas suitable for social forestry permits.
3. Land Use Direction Maps: Comprehensive land use direction maps for each of the four villages, guiding future development and resource management.
4. Lesson learned and recommendations for replication of the PLUP process.

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Agreeing on work plan, methodology and process to conduct PRA and PLUP with GGGI Workpackage Manager 1300, the North and East Kalimantan Provincial Representative and the local government. This task will generate an Inception Report.

The tentative PRA Schedule in the 2 villages in EK of NASCLIM are as follows:

The PLUP schedule in the four villages in EK will be determined jointly between villagers, NASCLIM team, local governments and consultants.

Designing process and developing module PRA and PLUP

• Review PRA modules and define clear and measurable objectives of the PLUP that align with the overall NASCLIM goals and are relevant to the community’s needs and context.
• Create a logical sequence of topics, incorporate a mix of activities, such as discussions, exercises, case studies, and role-playing, to keep participants engaged throughout the process and facilitate learning.
• Tailor the content to be culturally appropriate and relevant to the community’s specific context particularly women and vulnerable people.
• Ensure visual aids, such as maps, diagrams, and charts to enhance local participation during process and to enhance understanding and retention.

Collecting Secondary Data and Literature review

While PRA and PLUP are primarily qualitative methods, collecting some quantitative data can enhance the understanding of community dynamics and inform decision-making. Those data are including:

• Population size and distribution: Age, gender, ethnicity, religion, education level, occupation, if any.
• Availability and accessibility of basic services like education, healthcare, water, electricity, sanitation, internet provider and access, etc.
• Relevant information on local regulations, land use pattern, planning documents, and best practices.
• Collecting environmental, ecological, and socio-economic data relevant to mangrove management (e.g., climate data, land use patterns, biodiversity records, local community inputs) including existing or potential conflicts over land use.
• A review of existing research and studies on mangrove ecosystems, spatial analysis methods, and sustainable management practices.
• A set of spatial data gathered from various sources such as satellite imagery, aerial photography, GIS databases, and field surveys.

Stakeholders Engagement

• Identify and engage with key stakeholders, including local leaders, government officials, and community members.
• Introduce the PRA and PLUP processes to the community explaining its purpose, benefits, and how they can participate.
• Obtain the community’s consent and commitment to participate in the PRA and PLUP processes.

Implementing PRA

PRA is a participatory approach that involves communities in assessing their own situation and identifying their needs and priorities which will be aligned to NASCLIM project. This will be involving:

• Preparation and Planning: support the multidisciplinary team to design PRA, assist in establish initial contact with community leaders and key stakeholders; and review the plan logistics, including transportation, accommodation, and necessary materials.

• Community orientation and consent: Introduce PRA to the community and explain its objectives and benefits; Obtain informed consent from community members to participate in the PRA process.

• Conduct participatory mapping exercises to identify land use patterns, resources, and challenges, their livelihoods, needs, and aspirations; and conduct regular evaluations to assess PRA progress, identify challenges, and adjust as necessary.
• Identify key priorities and goals based on the community’s needs and aspirations; develop specific action plans to address identified priorities and achieve the community’s goals.

Implementing PLUP

• Community Mobilization: Informing the community about the purpose of the PLUP, encouraging active participation.

• Land Use Assessment: Gather data on existing land use patterns, natural resources, infrastructure, and socio-economic conditions, Analyzing current land use patterns, land cover changes, and resource availability including ground truthing, and identifying existing and potential land use conflicts.
• Community Visioning: Conduct surveys and workshops to collect information on land use preferences, challenges, and opportunities, developing a shared vision for the community’s future land use and development, and identifying desired outcomes and goals.
• Land Use Planning: Developing a land use plan that reflects the community’s vision and priorities, identifying potential land use options and their implications, and assessing the environmental, social, and economic impacts of different land use scenarios.
• Community Consensus Building: Facilitating discussions and negotiations to reach consensus among community members on the land use plan.

Developing Community Planning and Action Plan

• Develop plan and draft of the land use map that identify project and non-project support, areas for protection and rehabilitation mangrove, area for social forestry, and other use based on the community’s vision and analysis. The plans should reflect priorities, resource management strategies, and land use zoning.
• Consulting with government agencies, NGOs, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and support for the village plan and the land use plan, feedback gathered, and stakeholder perspectives incorporated into the final recommendations.
• Present the plans and maps plans to the community and other stakeholders for review and feedback. Revise the plans based on input received.

• Create recommendations and action plans outlining the steps, resources, and responsibilities required to implement the village plan and land use plan, prioritize actions and establish timelines for implementation, align with potential NASCLIM support

Documentation and Reporting

• Compile visual aids such as maps, charts, and graphs emerge during PRA and PLUP process to effectively communicate the results.
• Compile the findings, develop analysis and recommendations into a comprehensive PRA and PLUP report, and develop reports to share the results with relevant stakeholders and decision-makers.

• Gather feedback from participants, reflect on the lessons learned, and identify areas for improvement in future land use planning efforts.
• Record any significant meetings, decisions made, and outcomes achieved throughout PRA and PLUP process.
• Report the final village plan and land use plan and outcomes to the community and stakeholders. Ensure transparency and accessibility of the information.

Other provisions related to this assignment:

• The final draft of PRA and PLUP reports and maps with recommendations of the two villages in EK will be considered as the consultant’s deliverables.
• All relevant technical papers, reports, statistical data, and other documents prepared from the start to the end of this assignment shall be attached to the Final Report.
• The Consultant shall submit the report in both hard copies and electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application.
• All outputs will be in Bahasa Indonesia. In addition, the Consultant may be required to submit the summary report of the PRA and PLUP in English.
• The final report must be approved by GGGI with the agreement of village leaders and BRGM. The Consultant shall consider any comments and necessary revisions proposed and take necessary actions to revise accordingly. Within 14 days from the date of receipt of comments or modification proposals from the GGGI, the Consultant shall prepare and submit the final versions of the report.
• The Consultant is required to submit the countersigned Coversheet Form in which Work Completion section has been signed by the service requestor as the deliverable of each service.
• To ensure for relevance and quality of deliverables, the Consultant will report to NASCLIM Project Leader and coordinate in daily basis with Work Package Manager 3, GGGI Provincial Team of NK and EK who will oversee this assignment both from technical and operations and work closely with GGGI Sustainable Landscape Team who are also responsible for managing the overall quality of deliverables and linkage with other GGGI’s support to the BRGM and KLHK.
• Any communication by the consultant with other external partners must be approved by GGGI.
• Since the work will be undertaken in close cooperation with village and local governments, flexibility and a shared vision for the outcome of this assignment are essential.

Following are deliverables of the Consultants, to be fixed upon signing of the contract:

The Consultant is expected to perform additional work as deemed necessary by GGGI to achieve the purpose of this assignment.

EXPERTISE INFORMATION

• A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in environmental management, forestry, ecology, or a related field. A master’s degree is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years experienced in design and facilitate PRA and PLUP at the village level.
• Proficiency in creating clear and effective visualizations (maps, charts, infographics) to communicate complex data and findings.
• Experience in spatial modeling and analysis to interpret data related with climate change mitigation and adaptation.
• Knowledge of participatory, conservation principles and practices, particularly related to coastal environments and mangrove ecosystem.
• Experience in developing and implementing sustainable management strategies for natural resources.
• Strong written and oral communication skills for report writing, presentations, and outreach materials.
• Strong facilitation and project management skills, including ability to meet deadlines and deliver high-quality results.

Other Competencies

• Confidential handling of data and information.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multidisciplinary and multi-cultural environment,
• Demonstrated ability to take initiative and work independently while also having the skills and interests to work effectively within teams.
• Able to understand and solve problems that emerge, understand the related internal and external factors.
• Good in time management and organization.
• High initiative and sufficient work commitment
• Able to prepare required materials, following the standard format determined by GGGI.
• Have a passion for learning and am adaptive to the changes in business processes.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Fluent in Indonesian and proficient in English, both oral and written.

ADMINISTRTIVE INFORMATION

In order to be considered for the position, a candidate shall be an Indonesia Citizen and must meet the minimum qualification. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the evaluation criteria factor below. Please note that only shortlisted/finalist applicants will be interviewed or contacted. GGGI does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre-authorized. Reference checks will be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

Selection criteria factors listed below:

1. Professional Competency (30 points): At least a bachelor’s degree in the fields of environmental management, forestry, ecology, or other relevant degree from a reputable local or overseas university.
2. Experience (30 points): Minimum 5 years experienced in design and facilitate PRA and PLUP at the village level; Proficiency in creating clear and effective visualizations (maps, charts, infographics) to communicate complex data and findings; Experience in spatial modeling and analysis to interpret data related with climate change mitigation and adaptation; Knowledge of participatory, conservation principles and practices, particularly related to coastal environments and mangrove ecosystem; Experience in developing and implementing sustainable management strategies for natural resources.
3. Individual Competency (40 points): Good interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with people in a multi- disciplinary and multi-cultural environment. Demonstrated ability to mediate between different types of organizations (government agencies, NGOs, private sector) and to work effectively with high level decision makers; Ability to develop an effective work program in consultation with other development partners and GoI counterparts; goal-oriented and well-organized, and able to work with minimal supervision while maintaining strong and regular communication and reporting on activities. Excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia required

Maximum Points Available: 100

At GGGI’s discretion, reference checks and interviews may be conducted as part of the evaluation process. Applicants must also include in their application package as follows:

1. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages demonstrates how the candidate’s qualifications meet the work requirements.
2. A curriculum vitae which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience, and career achievements.
3. Names, current and accurate contract numbers (email and phone) of three professional references that have knowledge of the applicant’s abilities to perform the duties set forth in the solicitation. All the above information must be included in the application package for the package to be considered complete.

Application submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.