Big Deforestation Drivers -- New Book with Infographics

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The Global Canopy Programme is pleased to announce the release of The Little Book of Big Deforestation Drivers.

 

Over the last decade the demand for agricultural products for food, feed and fuel and the production of globally traded forest risk commodities (palm oil, beef, soya, and timber) have been responsible for driving the majority of tropical deforestation and forest degradation, which has major impacts on climate change, the provision of ecosystem services, and the sustainability of long term economic development.

 

The Little Book of Big Deforestation Drivers outlines the global context to the drivers of deforestation, provides a detailed overview of the most critical forest risk commodity supply chains, and presents a clear and realistic framework of 24 regulatory, market and supply chain catalysts that can act to reduce deforestation caused by these commodities.

 

The book is available to download in English, Bahasa Indonesia, French and Spanish from the GCP website at www.globalcanopy.org/LittleBookofDrivers.

 

The book makes use of infographics to illustrate the global production and consumption of key forest risk commodities and the complexity of global commodity supply chains. For example:

This hypothetical supply chain of a burger illustrates the complexity of global supply chains and the numerous actors and stages involved in the production and trade of a product from the forest to the end consumer.

The Landscapes Game: App Developer is Needed!!

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) advances human well-being, environmental conservation and equity by conducting research to help shape policies and practices that affect forests in developing countries. CIFOR is a member of the CGIAR Consortium. Our headquarters are in Bogor, Indonesia, with offices in Asia, Africa and South America.

CIFOR is looking for a App Developer 

Overview 
Drawing on concepts of Monopoly, SimCity, American Farmer and Snakes and Ladders, CIFOR scientists have developed a board game called the Landscapes Game that requires players to invest in different land uses or commodities to maximize their revenues while at the same time taking care of ecological and social conditions (see the player manual here).

Playing the Landscapes Game/@GlobalLF

The game has been played with communities across the world and has helped scientists better understand the dynamics of land competition, policy measures and sustainability of many different kinds of land uses.

We are now looking to engage a consultant or game development agency ahead of the Global Landscapes Forum on 16-17 November to bring this board game to the online world by creating a mobile phone app for Android and iOS.

Specific duties and responsibilities:

1. Use relevant programming languages to design, develop and implement a mobile game version of the Landscapes Game; 
2. Liaise with scientific project team and collect application development requirements; 
3. Manage changes, bugs, and enhancements for the application; modify the application where necessary; and test its applicability to ensure it conforms to the specifications; 
4. Conduct user acceptance testing and report results; 
5. Provide end-user support; 
6. Perform other related duties as required. 

Expressions of interest should be sent to Bruno Vander Velde b.vandervelde@cgiar.org and Sandra Caya s.caya@cgiar.org by 14 October 2013 and should include a portfolio of previous app/game development. Shortlisted applicants will be sent a more detailed brief in late October and asked to submit a proposal and budget for consideration.

CIFOR is an equal opportunity employer. Staff diversity contributes to excellence.

WWF-ID: HOB International Communication Assistant

WWF-Indonesia urgently seeks a highly qualified candidate for the position of :

# HOB International Communication Assistant, this position will be based in Jakarta and report to HOB International Communication Officer.
The requirement is attached which explains the duties & major accountabilities of the position.

Interested candidates should send a covering letter with their CV to :

HR Department at : Gedung Graha Simatupang Tower 2 Unit C, 7th Floor Jl. Letjen TB. Simatupang Jakarta 12540
or to the email address vacancy@wwf.or.id

Closing date for this application is on Wednesday, July 10th 2013.

Administration/Finance Officer

Advertised:25-4-13 | Closing Date:25-5-13 

Yayasan Pecinta Taman Nasional (Friends Of The National Parks Foundation) 

Friends of the National Parks Foundation (FNPF) is a local grassroot organisation that is working on wildlife and habitat conservation in a holistic way. Current projects include habitat restoration, community development, conservation education and other wildlife conservation work. FNPF works in Kalimantan, Bali and the Nusa Penida islands. 

Administration/Finance Officer - Kalimantan Tengah - Pangkalanbun 

Requirements:

1. Smooth running of day-to-day office administration 
2. Ensure best practices in cash management, payroll, disbursements and reporting 
3. Ensure timely and correct financial reporting 
4. Ensure timely and correct activities report 
5. Accurate maintenance of all financial records 
6. Monitor program budgets 

Interested parties should send their application, along with a CV, latest education certificate and most recent photograph, by email to info@fnpf.org 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted

Heart of Borneo Project: Expedition Vacancies

Organisation: Heart of Borneo Project
Salary: Self-Funded
Reference: TRRE2012
Location: Central Kalimantan, Borneo
Hours: Full Time
Position type: Volunteer
Contract: Temporary
Closing date: Fri 04 May 12
Website: www.heartofborneo.org
Contact name: Martin Holland
Contact telephone: 07790212537
Contact email: info@heartofborneo.org

Thousand Rapids Rainforest Expedition 2012
When: 6 weeks, 28th July – 16th September 2012
Where: Camp Foyle, Murung Raya District, Central Kalimantan, Indonesian Borneo
Who: Field Research Assistant, Creatives (Artists, Filmmakers, Photographers, Architects), Future Leaders
Cost: £2250 (including insurance and in-country travel, excluding international flights, and food/accommodation during transit to the field)
What: Returning to the site of our award winning Murung Raya Expedition, Camp Foyle, for 4 weeks with active research with a team of researchers and creatives.
Why: To further our research and species mapping in the area, deepening our understanding of this little known area of rainforest.

To identify access routes and potential sub camp sites for future reseaerch efforts
To further our collaboration with the remote forest communitis in the area
To document through multimedia the majesty of this rainforest in order to raise awareness internationally

Vacancy: Positions vacants at Burung Indonesia

Burung Indonesia (BirdLife Indonesia Association) is the Indonesian partner of BirdLife International - a global partnership of conservation organizations that strives to conserve birds, their habitats, and global biodiversity. It was established on 15 July 2002, as an independent Indonesian non-government organisation, after working for 10 years as the program office of BirdLife International in Indonesia.

Burung Indonesia is developing a Resource Centre in Harapan Rainforest. Located in Jambi and South Sumatera, Harapan Rainforest is a 100,000 ha ecosystem restoration concession and it is the first project in Indonesia to be implemented under an ecosystem restoration licence, allowing the management of production forest for restoration rather than logging.

Burung Indonesia invites qualified individuals to submit their interest for the following positions by sending CV to: recruit@burung.org on 26 August 2011 at the latest. Please note that all positions will be based in Harapan Rainforest but with approximately 30% of the time spent in Burung Indonesia’s Bogor office.

1. Head of Harapan Resource Centre (HRC)

Knowledge and skills about knowledge management processes, infrastructures, and principles; Proven leadership qualities, training, communication and negotiation skills; and Good project management experience.

Main tasks:

· Coordinate knowledge development team in the Resource Centre;

· Design knowledge management strategy;

· Oversee implementation of knowledge management system;

· Train and educate staff and other stakeholders on use of the knowledge management system, and provide and/or facilitate ongoing support for users of the system;

· Willing to stay in the field for a long period of time.

Qualitfication:

University degree in social sciences, information or similar skills. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

2. Knowlege Management Officer (KMO)

Demonstrated experience in developing and managing databases and information systems well as in training users in using the information systems; Working knowledge in designing and analysing data and survey questionnaires; Working knowledge in maintaining web site.

Main tasks:

· Implement and monitor knowledge management strategy in the resource centre;

· Capture, document and analyze assets;

· Design and coordinate capacity building for field staff;

· Oversees the development of database and information management;

· Willing to stay in the field for a long period of time.

Qualifications:

University degree in communication, information, education or similar skills. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

3. Forest Resource Management Specialist (FRMS)

Thorough knowledge of multiple use forest resource management, protection and conservation; Proven technical skills in production forest resource management; Considerable knowledge of forest rehabilitation and restoration and forestry regulations; Extensive experience with community agroforestry management and business; Familiar with forest-climate issues.

Main tasks:

· Provide inputs in the planning and administration of forest restoration programs such as, but not limited to: forest inventory, silviculture, fire protection, insect and disease protection, forest rehabilation and reforestation;

· Coordinates and assists in the administration and conduct of research, and other projects;

· Documents knowledge and experience based on the forestry operation;

· Involved in developing training programs for field staff;

· Willing to stay in the field for a long period of time.

Qualifications:

Degree in forestry and considerable professional experience in forest resources management; or any equivalent combination of training and experience. At least 5 years of relevant working experience.

4. Communication and Outreach Specialist (COS)

Experienced in design and production of awareness/promotion materials; Experience in developing public awareness and outreach campaigns; Experience in report and content writing, design and production of awareness/promotion materials; Experience in developing public awareness and outreach programs; Experience in managing media activities, and press releases.

Main tasks:

· Develops clear written content for technical and non-technical audiences for use on the program website and within print materials;

· Manages the development and editing of high quality written materials including lesson learnt, factual stories, publications, press releases, pitch letters, Q & As, and other communications materials in cooperation with relevant units and job holders;

· Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of communication strategy and provides recommendations for adjusting the strategy as necessary.

Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, or a PR related discipline. Minimum 4 years experience, with development experience required.

Recruitment

Burung Indonesia

Jl. Dadali No. 32,

BOGOR 16161

Telp. +62 251 8357 222

Fax. +62 251 8357 961

Website: www.burung.org