Consultancy Notice | Report Writer for International Parliamentary Inquiry – Southeast Asia: Inquiry on the Adverse Impacts of Industry Activities on the Environment in Indonesia

APHR is looking for a skilled report writer to support the Inquiry on the Adverse Impacts of Industry Activities on the Environment in Indonesia through documenting, synthesizing and highlighting the key findings of the inquiry in all three countries (Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines).

Specific emphasis will be placed on:
How various industries impact the environment and local communities. Specifically exploring how it affects their health, livelihoods, and social dynamics. This inquiry aims to uncover and propose recommendations for environmental impacts such as Large Scale Deforestation, Depletion and Degradation of Marine and Coastal Resources and Pollution of Natural Water Resources.

The Inquiry aims to identify industry activities that have the most detrimental impacts to the environment and understand; how these industry activities affect local communities, and even communities across borders. And analyze the results of the inquiry and present specific recommendations and action plans of what can be done by parliaments, governments, business industries, and other key holders to mitigate (or stop) further environmental degradation.

The consultant will liaise closely with the Climate Change and Human Rights Program Coordinator. She will provide the consultant with guidance for the report writing. They will decide with the consultant on the outline and structure of the report before he/she starts writing and remain available at all times for support and coordination. The consultant will report to the Programs Coordinator for Climate Change and Human Rights.

Applicants may submit the following requirements to [email protected] , copy to [email protected] with subject heading “ClimateChangeIPI@ReportWriter” by Friday, 5 April 2024:

• Cover letter (1 page max) including why the individual considers him/herself as the most suitable for the assignment, and a methodology, if applicable, on how they will approach and complete the assignment.
• Personal CV indicating all relevant past experience.
• Writing sample of a briefer or report on a similar issue published for advocacy purposes or for a broad and wide audience (avoid academic publications).
• A quotation which informs a fixed amount of your proposed fees for the above-mentioned consultancy services.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. APHR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified candidates of all genders from all nationalities, religious, and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply.

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