Biodiversity Safeguard Specialist

The position of Biodiversity Safeguard specialist would be responsible for:

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  Support the delivery of ETAP project activities: They will have dedicated technical roles supporting and delivering Task Activities with specific responsibilities outlined in the Activity TORs with the reference to the ETAP inception report. This is expected to include
• :Managing the ESMS KPI monitoring and reporting framework (Task 3), including the KPI dashboard and quarterly reporting of ESMS Implementation
• .Secretarial support to the ESMS Steering Committee or equivalent (Task 2), including logistic support and drafting the ESMS Implementation Update Memo and documenting discussions. This includes synthesizing the Memos within PLN's planned annual ESMS Implementation Report, published at the end of each year)
• .Supporting the development and piloting of new tools and processes to support implementation of the PLN ESMS
• .Supporting the design, piloting and review of priority ESMS training curriculum (Task 4B), including logistic support, organizing training material and managing post-training surveys
• .Carrying out environmental and social due diligence (ESDD) study activities (Task 5) including document review, data collection, site visits, preparing documentation and reporting
• .Other research support required across all Tasks, including collating data and reports, report writing and outreach
• .Facilitate the ETAP team's communication and coordination with PLN: They will support the Deputy TL in day-to-day communication with TEK Division and other parts of PLN given their proximity and easy access
• .Develop advanced understanding of the ESMS processes and requirements, as well as specialist skills in social and biodiversity safeguards. The role will have active engagement in ESMS implementation and refinement and working closely with ETAP key experts and PLN counterparts. They will contribute to the strengthening the social and biodiversity safeguards aspects of the ESMS while building technical capacity through practical and on-the-job exposure

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  Additional responsibilities and task

s:Support biodiversity safeguar

• dsSupport screening and categorization of projects for risks to biodiversity, critical habitats, protected areas, natural habitats, ecosystem services, etc. against national and international standards, using GIS tools and other datase
• tsSupport baseline data compilation and simple field data collection relating to biodiversity, habitats, and ecosystem services (e.g., checklists, rapid assessments, consultation with local agencies and communities
• ).Assist in integrating biodiversity and ecosystem considerations into environmental and social management instruments (ESIA/ESMP, biodiversity management plans, chance‑find procedures for natural/cultural resources
• ).Contribute to monitoring implementation of social mitigation measures and grievance redress (e.g., tracking cases, follow‑up actions, and reporting trends

).GIS and data manageme

• ntPrepare and maintain GIS layers and maps relevant to social and biodiversity safeguards (e.g., land use, protected areas, community settlements, Indigenous territories where available, sensitive receptors, existing/planned infrastructure
• ).Support spatial analysis to identify and visualise risk areas, alternative alignments, buffer zones, and cumulative impacts for planning and decision‑makin
• g.Assist in maintaining spatial databases and ensuring consistency between GIS data and narrative safeguards documents (screening forms, ESMPs, resettlement plans, etc.

).Coordination, reporting, and capacity building (for both role

• s)Work closely with PLN's TEK team members at corporate and project levels, as well as with technical, procurement, and engineering teams, to ensure safeguard requirements are integrated into project documents and tender package
• s.Contribute inputs to periodic E&S performance reports to PLN management and development partner
• s.Participate in internal training and learning activities on social safeguards, biodiversity, and GIS; share lessons from field implementation with colleagues to support continuous improvement of PLN's ESM

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Key Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Behavio

• ursBachelor's degree in environmental science, natural resource management, geography, or related fie
• ld;Understanding of key concepts in biodiversity safeguards (e.g., critical habitats, natural habitats, mitigation hierarch
• y).Basic to intermediate proficiency in GIS software (e.g., QGIS, ArcGIS), including data management, spatial analysis, and map production is mandato
• ry.Familiarity with biodiversity assessment tool such as IUCN IBAT is prefera
• bleMore than 7 years of relevant experience in environmental management, biodiversity, or related fields in infrastructure/energy or natural resources projec
• ts.Exposure to projects involving international development partners (e.g., World Bank, ADB, other MDBs) and familiarity with their social and/or environmental safeguards is strongly preferr
• ed.Experience working with government agencies, utilities, or state-owned enterprises in Indonesia is an advantage, particularly in the energy or infrastructure sect
• or.Ability to work with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and simple databases for monitoring and reporti
• ng.Native in Bahasa Indonesia, and good working English (reading and writing) to engage with international safeguards documents and development partner requiremen
• ts.Strong analytical and organizational skills; attention to detail in documentation and data manageme
• nt.Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team (environment, social, engineering, legal, procurement) within PLN and partner institutio