Background

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks. UNDP is the leading United Nations organization in fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. Learn more at undp.org or follow at @UNDP.

UNDP’s Support to Marine Plastic Litter Reduction and Waste Management
Marine debris remains a major environmental challenge in Indonesia, affecting marine ecosystems, public health, fisheries, tourism, and the broader economy. To address this issue, the Government of Indonesia issued Presidential Regulation No. 83/2018 on the National Action Plan on Marine Debris (RAN PSL), targeting a 70% reduction in marine debris by 2025 through coordinated actions across 22 ministries and agencies under the National Coordination Team on Marine Debris (TKN PSL).

Building on the progress of the National Action Plan and recognizing the need for stronger waste governance beyond 2025, the Government of Indonesia is currently discussing the revision and potential integration of Presidential Regulation No. 83/2018 on Marine Debris Management and Presidential Regulation No. 97/2017 on the National Policy and Strategy for Household Waste Management (Jakstranas). This effort aims to strengthen a more integrated waste management framework that addresses waste reduction, handling, and leakage prevention from source to sea. The national commitment is further reinforced through the National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) 2025–2029, which targets 100% waste management coverage and zero plastic leakage by 2029.

UNDP Indonesia, through the Marine Plastic Litter Reduction Acceleration Secretariat Project, supports the Government of Indonesia in implementing the National Action Plan on Marine Debris by

strengthening coordination under TKN PSL, improving monitoring and reporting systems, and supporting policy development including updated regulatory frameworks for waste management beyond 2025. In addition, UNDP promotes innovative river waste management approaches, recognizing that rivers are a major pathway for land-based waste entering the ocean. These efforts aim to strengthen data systems, enhance stakeholder collaboration, and accelerate progress toward Indonesia’s marine plastic reduction and sustainable waste management targets.
 

Duties and Responsibilities

The Technical Associate will report directly to the National Project Manager of the Marine Plastic Litter Reduction Acceleration Secretariat and work in close coordination with relevant government counterparts, key stakeholders, and donor. The Technical Associate will work closely with the UNDP Country Office (CO) programme and operations teams, as well as project partners, to ensure technical quality assurance, compliance with UNDP rules and regulations, and the effective achievement of project results.

Provide technical support to ensure effective coordination, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

  • Assist in coordinating technical input from team members and consultants to support effective delivery of project outputs.
  • Support the day-to-day project implementation and ensure achievement of targets as outlined in the project work plan.
  • Provision of project inputs, mobilize goods and services, including preparing ToRs for expert consultants, meetings and workshops.
  • Effective support for the preparation and compilation of inputs to ensure quality of project deliverables
  • Support troubleshooting of implementation issues by providing technical analysis and recommended solutions.
  • Effective support in preparing high-quality progress reports and supporting documentation.
  • Effective coordination and preparation of inputs for engagement with the Project Board on matters that require their attention, including issues related to deviations from approved work plans and tolerance levels (e.g., deviations in targets and/or budget);
  • Effective support on monitoring project performance, and the preparation of high quality and results oriented progress reports.
  • Active contribution to integrating gender considerations into project activities, including data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Support for planning, monitoring, and reporting, and implementation of the project focusing on the achievement of the following results.

  • Effective monitoring of progress against the approved work plan and contribution to identifying any deviations;
  • Regular monitoring of project activities to ensure alignment with annual targets and SOPs;
  • Effective contribution to the preparation of quarterly progress reports, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
  • Provision of technical inputs and data for internal and external reporting requirements;
  • Support Project Manager in preparation on the project board meetings especially on collection of background materials, progress updates, and proper documentation;
  • Effective liaison with relevant UNDP units (e.g., MPO) by providing technical inputs for review, reporting, and evaluation processes;
  • Effective support to the application of gender equality principles in Results-Based Management, including gender marker inputs in systems such as QUANTUM;
  • Contribution to the documentation of lessons learned, best practices, and knowledge materials;
  • Effective support knowledge management related to river debris removal technologies, circular economy approaches, and sustainable financing mechanisms;
  • Effective collaboration with research institutions by providing technical inputs for baselines, KPI methodologies, and data validation.

Support to build a strategic partnership and the implementation of resource mobilization, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

  • Timely preparation of technical briefs and background documents to support stakeholder engagements.
  • Provision of technical support in maintaining communication with government counterparts, development partners, private sector, civil society, and other stakeholders.
  • Effective coordination of inputs for integrated action plans related to riverine plastic waste management.
  • Contribution of technical input to ensure alignment of project interventions with local planning and budgeting frameworks.
  • Implementation of capacity-building activities for stakeholders, including preparation of training materials and technical content.
  • Provision of technical inputs to policy discussions and technical dialogues on waste management, circular economy, and related initiatives.
  • Support the identification of potential areas for resource mobilization by preparing technical information and background analysis.
  • Provision of technical input to the communication team CO to support visibility and stakeholder awareness.

To provide technical support for the Performance-Based Approach (PBP), focusing on the achievement of the following results:

  • Provision of technical advice and ensuring effective implementation of validation methodologies for assessing riverine plastic waste collection and processing performance.
  • Provision of technical input to the development and refinement of KPIs and performance parameters.
  • Provision of technical reviews on the studies on debris clean-up technologies and waste processing approaches.
  • Effective coordination of technical interactions with Independent Assessors by preparing data, documentation, and reviewing inputs;
  • Effective verification of field-level implementation activities, including debris interception and waste handling practices.
  • Ensuring compliance with UNDP Social and Environmental Standards (SES);
  • Timely review and documentation of technical reports from implementing partners and CSOs;
  • Provision of technical input to assess technical capacity gaps of partners and support related capacity-building initiatives.

To facilitate knowledge building and management for and from the project implementation, focusing on the achievement of the following results:

  • Identification of lessons learned and best practices from project implementation and related initiatives.
  • Organizing training and capacity-building activities for project staff and stakeholders;
  • Effective preparation of knowledge products, including documentation of case studies, lessons learned, and technical summaries;
  • Contribution to internal knowledge sharing within the project and with relevant stakeholders;
  • Provision of inputs to gender-related knowledge products, including gender analysis and mainstreaming efforts.

The incumbent of the position should avoid any kind of discriminatory behavior including gender discrimination and ensure that

  • Human rights and gender equality is prioritized as an ethical principle within all actions.
  • Activities are designed and implemented in accordance with “Social and Environmental Standards of UNDP”.
  • Any kind of diversity based on ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, disability, religion, class, gender are respected within all implementations including data production.
  • Differentiated needs of women and men are considered.
  • Inclusive approach is reflected within all actions and implementations, in that sense an enabling and accessible setup in various senses such as disability gender language barrier is created.
  • Necessary arrangements to provide gender parity within all committees, meetings, trainings etc. introduced.

The incumbent performs other duties within their functional profile as deemed necessary for the efficient functioning of the Office and the Organization.

Competencies

Core Competencies:

  • Achieve Results: Level 1: Plans and monitors own work, pays attention to details, delivers quality work by deadline
  • Think Innovatively: Level 1: Open to creative ideas/known risks, is pragmatic problem solver, makes improvements 
  • Learn Continuously: Level 1: Open minded and curious, shares knowledge, learns from mistakes, asks for feedback
  • Adapt with Agility: Level 1: Adapts to change, constructively handles ambiguity/uncertainty, is flexible 
  • Act with Determination: Level 1: Shows drive and motivation, able to deliver calmly in face of adversity, confident
  • Engage and Partner: Level 1: Demonstrates compassion/understanding towards others, forms positive relationships
  • Enable Diversity and Inclusion: Level 1: Appreciate/respect differences, aware of unconscious bias, confront discrimination

Cross-Functional & Technical competencies:

Business Direction & Strategy

  • Strategic Thinking: Develop effective strategies and prioritised plans in line with UNDP’s mission and objectives, based on the systemic analysis of challenges, opportunities and potential risks; link the general vision to reality on the ground to create tangible targeted solutions; learn from a variety of sources to anticipate and effectively respond to both current and future trends; demonstrate foresight.

Business Development

  • Knowledge Generation: Ability to research information and to turn it into useful knowledge, relevant for context, or responsive to a stated need. Ability to apply existing concepts to new situations, and to develop new concepts to generate workable solutions and new approaches. Knowledge of relevant
    concepts, conceptual models, and theories that can be useful in addressing new situations.

Business Management

  • Results Based Management: Ability to manage the implementation of strategies, programmes, and projects with a focus at improved performance and demonstrable results. Knowledge and understanding of relevant theories, concepts, methodologies, instruments, and tools.
  • Project management: Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and control resources, procedures and protocols to achieve specific goals
  • Partnership management: Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with UNDP strategy and policies

2030 Agenda:People 

  • Gender:  Gender Equality and Institutional Transformation

2030 Agenda: Prosperity

  • Climate: Climate Strategies and Policy: Inclusiveness

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

  • Secondary education is required.  Or
  • A university degree (bachelor´s degree) in Environmental Engineering, Environmental Science, Waste Management, Marine Science, Natural Resource Management will be given due consideration, but it is not a requirement.

Experience:

  • Minimum 7 years (with secondary education) or 4 years (with bachelor’s degree) of relevant work experience in the field of environmental and/or natural resource management, waste management, marine debris management, circular economy initiatives, or related fields.

Required Skills:

  • Experience in using computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc).
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide range of stakeholders.
  • Experience in project management

Desired Skills:

  •  Strong professional knowledge and experience in environmental issues, particularly marine debris, waste management, and circular economy.
  • Proven experience in implementing environmental or waste management projects, including coordination with multiple stakeholders such as government institutions, local authorities, private sector, cross-ministerial bodies, and international organizations in multi-cultural environments.
  • Experience dealing with Integration of Sustainable Waste Management (ISWM) or participatory planning processes 
  • Experience in project management and monitoring progress of the work plan 
  • Experience in dealing with Performance-Based Approach (PBP) mechanism 
  • Experience providing technical support for the studies on debris clean-up technologies or waste processing approaches 
  • Experience working with UNDP, other UN agencies, international organizations, or major donor-funded programmes 

Required Languages:

  • Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia is required. 

Equal opportunity

As an equal opportunity employer, UNDP values diversity as an expression of the multiplicity of nations and cultures where we operate and, as such, we encourage qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply for roles in the organization. Our employment decisions are based on merit and suitability for the role, without discrimination. 

UNDP is also committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all personnel are empowered to contribute to our mission, are valued, can thrive, and benefit from career opportunities that are open to all.

Sexual harassment, exploitation, and abuse of authority

UNDP does not tolerate harassment, sexual harassment, exploitation, discrimination and abuse of authority. All selected candidates, therefore, undergo relevant checks and are expected to adhere to the respective standards and principles. 

Right to select multiple candidates

UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates from this vacancy announcement.  We may also retain applications and consider candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNDP at the same grade level and with similar job description, experience and educational requirements.

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