The Rimba Raya Biodiversity Reserve REDD Project

G4.4. Project Recruitment PolicyShow that people from the communities will be given an equalopportunity to fill all employment positions (including management) ifthe job requirements are met. Project proponents must explain howemployees will be selected for positions and where relevant, mustindicate how local community members, including women and otherpotentially underrepresented groups, will be given a fair chance to fillpositions for which they can be trained.The Rimba Raya Recruitment Policy ensures that members ofProject Zone communities will be given priority for all project-­relatedpositions.Key positions to be filled initially include: project manager, fireand forestry manager, environment and conservation manager,field operations manager, logistics and procurement manager,GIS specialist, accountant, reserve guards, fire brigade, watercraftproper applicant base has been acquired – including adequaterepresentation from women and other minority groups – aninterview process featuring verbal and written interviews withmultiple IE staff will commence with the goal of selecting the bestcandidate for the position.Finally, for women and other minorities than are not hired, amicro-­‐credit program will be available to ensure that they haveother project-­‐related opportunities. See Section G3.2 above for adetailed discussion of this program.G4.5. Laws and Regulations Governing Workers’RightsSubmit a list of all relevant laws and regulations covering worker’srights in the host country. Describe how the project will inform workerspilots, orangutan care providers, and other monitoring andadministrative staff.Noting the means of effective communication described by theinitial Project Zone social survey (see Section G3.8, above), IE willadvertise employment opportunities by contacting village headsand by posting to announcement boards in village offices andmosques. Partner organizations OFI and WE will also be enlistedto disseminate information.The Rimba Raya Recruitment Policy places emphasis on ensuringthat an adequate number of women and members of otherunderrepresented groups have the opportunity to apply. Astraining for most staff has been budgeted, prior technicalexperience will not be imperative for most positions. In manycases, specialized local knowledge and relationships will be moreimportant than technical knowledge. For each position, once aabout their rights. Provide assurance that the project meets or exceedsall applicable laws and/or regulations covering worker rights and,where relevant, demonstrate how compliance is achieved.The main body of Indonesian law governing the relationsbetween workers and employers is UU No. 13/2003.In addition, the following conventions of the International LabourOrganisation have been ratified by Indonesia: C81 – Labour Inspection Convention, 1947 C87 – Freedom of Association and Protection of the Rightto Organise Convention, 1948 C98 – Right to Organise and Collective BargainingConvention, 1949 C100 – Equal Remuneration Convention, 1951195