FORESTRY SECTOR STAKEHOLDER MAPPING AND POWER ANALYST-INDONESIA

The Parliamentary Centre of Asia (PCAsia) is an independent, non-partisan institute dedicated to supporting ASEAN parliaments through tailored capacity development, dialogue platforms, and evidence-based research. PCAsia promotes good parliamentary practice and regional cooperation on shared challenges such as climate change, gender equality, and inclusive economic growth.

About the role

This consultancy will deliver a focused stakeholder and power analysis with a stakeholder influence–exposure matrix/table for Indonesia’s forestry sector. The analysis supports the project “Parliaments Strengthening Forest Governance through Consensus-Based Approaches,” implemented by PCAsia and the East-West Management Institute (EWMI) under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office’s Forest Governance, Markets and Climate Programme, Phase 2 (FGMC2). The scope is specifically focused on government institutions, regulatory agencies, state forest enterprises, and private-sector industry groups that shape forest governance outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Develop a concise research plan and establish criteria for identifying stakeholders relevant to parliamentary functions.
• Coordinate with PCAsia to ensure consistency with project outcomes.
• Review relevant literature, regulations, institutional mandates, and sectoral data to identify key actors influencing Indonesia’s forest-governance decisions.
• Conduct a structured power analysis (capacities, interests, incentives, authority, influence pathways).
• Develop a parliament-relevant influence–exposure matrix/table and outline implications for parliamentary engagement.
• Present emerging findings to PCAsia for feedback and revise the draft based on feedback received.

Deliverables

• Research Plan approved by PCAsia (due 20 Feb).
• First Draft – Indonesia Stakeholder Mapping & Power Analysis (with influence–exposure matrix/table) (due 06 Mar).
• Final Draft incorporating PCAsia feedback (due 15 Mar).

Schedule

• Review and summarise data/literature: 2 days
• Produce First Draft: 6 days
• Revise for Final Draft and Submission: 2 days
• Total: 10 working days

Qualifications

• Advanced university degree in a relevant field such as social sciences, public policy, environment, or development studies.
• Minimum 5 years of professional experience in governance, policy research, or stakeholder engagement.
• Familiarity with ASEAN forest governance frameworks (e.g. FLEGT, REDD+, EUDR, or national forestry laws).
• Strong analytical, writing, and communication skills in English (knowledge of Indonesian is an asset).
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs within tight timelines and coordinate inputs from multiple partners.