**Job Identification**- 16843**Locations**- Jakarta Pusat, Indonesia**Posting Date**- 03/08/2024, 03:19 AM- 03/22/2024, 11:59 AM**Job Schedule**- Full time**Agency**- UNDP**Grade**- IPSA-10**Vacancy Type**- International Personnel Service Agreement**Practice Area**- Nature, Climate and Energy**Bureau**- Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific**Contract Duration**- 1 Year**Education & Work Experience**- Master's Degree - 5 year(s) experience OR Bachelor's Degree - 7 year(s) experience**Required Languages**- English**Vacancy Timeline**- 2 Weeks**Mobility required/no mobility**- mobility required**Background****Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are core principles at UNDP: we value diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate, we foster inclusion as a way of ensuring all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, and we ensure equity and fairness in all our actions. Taking a 'leave no one behind' approach to our diversity efforts means increasing representation of underserved populations. People who identify as belonging to marginalized or excluded populations are strongly encouraged to apply. Learn more about working at UNDP including our values and **inspiring stories.**Enabling Blue Innovation Solutions for ASEAN's Blue Economic GrowthIn recognition of the importance of Blue Economy in supporting economic development, UNDP Indonesia with funding supports from the Government of Japan initiates the 'Enabling Blue Innovation Solutions for ASEAN's Blue Economic Growth' Project. It aims to demonstrate innovative solutions from the local community, women organizations, universities, start-ups and civil society organizations to advance the blue economy in the ASEAN region and beyond after recently adopted the ASEAN Blue Economy Framework. Promoting the latest technological solutions through innovative challenges to safeguard the marine ecosystem, propel advancements in ocean climate solutions, and advocating for circular approaches to combat plastic pollution while enhancing traceability in sustainable fisheries is not only a strategic move; it is an imperative.The project will be implemented into three components: (1) innovation challenges, (2) incubation programs, and (3) business matchmaking, not only it fosters blue innovation solutions critical for ASEAN's economic growth but also aligns seamlessly with key Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), namely: SDG 1, SDG 6, SDG 13 and SDG 14. This holistic approach underscores the initiative's multifaceted impact, making it a pivotal force in driving positive change across interconnected aspects of sustainable development in the ASEAN region.Furthermore, throughout its 12-month implementation, the Project aims that at least 2,200 innovation proposals are received from the ASEAN Member States and Timor Leste. Of those, 60 are awarded, with the remaining receiving technical advice to improve their business models and learn about blue, SDGs, and impact investing. The selected innovation solutions will directly benefit at least 396,000 people, with 30 percent being women. These solutions will address marine plastic pollution, climate issues, sustainable tourism, and sustainable fisheries. At least 220 investors, including 30 percent women-owned businesses, will directly benefit from business matchmaking and learning about blue, SDGs, and impact investing. At least 176 government officials, with 30 percent being women, will directly benefit from incubation engagement and business matchmaking.The Project Management Unit (PMU) will be hosted in UNDP Indonesia's Environment Unit (EU) and led by a National Project Manager (NPM), in coordination with the Head of EU. On this connection, the UNDP Indonesia is hiring a Technical Specialist who will provide key guidance to the National Project Manager in the management of the Project. She/he will also provide project assurance and technical assistance to the Project when required as well as conducting overall monitoring and other relevant operational functions. The Technical Specialist will be responsible for all aspects of the project as outlined in the project document, to the required standards of quality and taking into account the implications of time and cost. In performing her/his tasks.Under the overall guidance of The Head of Environment Unit, the Technical Specialist will provide strategic direction and technical support to the project team to ensure high quality project development and implementation, especially in the area of blue economy. She/he is also expected to manage effective communication with the ASEAN Secretariat, other UNDP Countries Offices, the Japan Permanent Mission to ASEAN and relevant stakeholders. The incumbent will work in close collaboration with programme and operations units in the UNDP Indonesia CO, as well as with relevant government officials, enterpreneurs and private sect
