Terms of Reference for Environmental Economist (Short Term Consultant)

Support to Sustainable Landscapes Management Program

Description

Established in 1944, the WBG is one of the world’s largest sources of funding and knowledge for development
solutions. In fiscal year 2018, the WBG committed $67 billion in loans, grants, equity investments and guarantees
to its members and private businesses, of which $24 billion was concessional finance to its poorest members. It is
governed by 188-member countries and delivers services out of 120 offices with nearly 15,000 staff located
globally. The WBG consists of five specialized institutions: The International Bank for Reconstruction and
Development (IBRD), the International Development Association (IDA), the International Finance Corporation (IFC),
the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA), and the International Centre for the Settlement of
Investment Disputes (ICSID). The World Bank is organized into six client-facing Regional Vice-Presidencies, several
corporate functions, and thirteen Global Practices to bring best-in-class knowledge and solutions to regional and
country clients.

Sustainable environment and natural resources management (ENRM) is at the heart of the WBG's poverty agenda.
Biodiversity and natural resources constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a food bank and often
their only source of livelihood. Sustainable ENRM promotes a green, clean, and resilient world where natural
resources – from forests to fisheries, freshwater, oceans, coastal zones and ecosystems – are managed to support
livelihoods and strong economies. Sustainable ENRM builds a world better prepared for shocks and global
challenges, helping countries limit their exposure to resource scarcity, more-volatile weather patterns, and the
long-term consequences of climate change.

The Environment, Natural Resources, and Blue Economy (ENB) Global Practice has been set-up to deliver on the
opportunities, benefits, and outcomes offered by enhanced management of the environment and natural
resources, with three broad and distinct functions:

1. Provide clients with lending and non-lending services aimed to support the GP’s three core business lines,
namely: (i) Forests, Watersheds, and Sustainable Landscapes; (ii) Marine, Coastal, and Aquatic Resources;
and (iii) Pollution Management and Environmental Health. The GP’s activities also include a focus on
Clean and Resilient Growth through its work on environmental economics and support to institutional
development.
2. Support effective environmental risk management and sustainability by managing risk at the project level
and creating opportunities to advance sustainable development, in part through the implementation of
the Bank’s environmental policies.
3. Work closely with other sectors, including by leveraging GEF grant financing, to mainstream
environmental considerations into their policies, strategies, and operations.

Country Context

Indonesia is a global epicenter of terrestrial (and marine) biodiversity, yet its natural wealth is under threat from
deforestation, degradation, pollution and haze from forest and peat fires, and effects of climate change. Indonesia
is also a globally significant source of GHG emissions. Two thirds of Indonesia's emissions come from land use
change. At the same time, the country's fisheries sector is the second largest in the world, and plays a meaningful
role in national poverty elimination, food security and employment. Fisheries and marine and coastal (MAC) assets
are also tied closely with Indonesia's tourism sector and culture. However, recent analysis suggests that
Indonesia's ocean-related sectors are suffering from illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing, high production
costs, wastage, and inefficient management leading to threatened natural ecosystems and unsustainable tourism.
The government of Indonesia (GII) has developed a series of ambitious actions to reduce fire, conserve and restore
peatlands, and reduce incentives for clearing through e.g. demarcation of forest areas. In support of this, our
Sustainable Landscapes Program includes a substantial mix of diverse programming, including advisory services
and trust funded projects focused on everything from carbon finance/REDD to land management. In 2010, the GOI
accepted financing from the government of Norway to reduce GHG emissions from deforestation.

In parallel efforts on oceans, the government is bringing together various oceans-related sectors under the
recently created Coordinating Ministry of Maritime Affairs. In addition, the GOI is working to reduce Unreported
and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, developing a marine debris action plan, and working with the Bank on sector
reforms and cross-sector investments to protect and manage MAC assets.

Scope and Tasks for Environmental Economist Consultant

The focus of this consultant assignment for Environmental Economist is to support the World Bank ENB Task Team,
scope of work to include:

• Provide support on economic analysis of environmental and natural resource management issues under
Indonesia Sustainable Landscapes Management and Indonesia Sustainable Oceans Programs, and climate
change in general
• Provide input for and present major/complex reports, including the supervision, coordination and quality
control of consultant reports
• Liaise and manage effective communication with the government and other partners (NGOs, private
sector, international organizations) in promoting the analytical work in relevant ongoing policy processes
• Coordinate with relevant specialists and team members to support delivery of work
• Convene coordination and review workshops on analytical work as necessary
• Provide overall support and facilitation as necessary to meet implementation timelines
• Support the launch and dissemination of relevant knowledge products as needed
• Other support as needed

Estimated Costs, Work Period and Reporting

The consultant will work closely with Andhyta Firselly Utami (Environmental Economist) and report to Dinesh Aryal
(Senior Natural Resource Management Specialist) and Andre Aquino (Senior Natural Resource Management
Specialist), based in Indonesia. The contact may be extended subject to actual work requirement.

Requirements

• Advance degree (PhD or Masters) or above in environmental economics, public policy, and other natural
resources and climate change-related fields such as land use and agriculture
• A minimum of 5 years of full time relevant professional experience using economic principles and
analytical skills to inform operations and partner engagement in the environment/natural resources field
• Knowledge of environmental, natural resources management (land and/or oceans) and related social
issues, policies, data and institutions in Indonesia; experience in fiscal policy and finance is a plus
• Recognized ability to successfully work with the public sector and/or with international donors
• Excellent English and Indonesian language skills (writing, speaking, listening, and reading)
• Ability to work independently and with a team with limited supervision
• Strong social, facilitation, and communication skills; ability to effectively communicate and provide
guidance to clients and non-environmental specialists

Interested candidates please send CV and cover letter to [email protected] with subject email
“Application for ENB Environmental Economist position” before March 20, 2020.