Cluster Overview
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations on behalf of the German Government. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.
In Indonesia, GIZ’s Energy Programme Indonesia acts as trusted partner and technical advisor to the Government of Indonesia for the transition towards a sustainable energy system.
The Energy Transition Cluster of GIZ Indonesia works across five thematic areas:
- Power system transformation
- Sustainable energy finance
- Industry decarbonisation
- Island energy solutions
- Just Energy Transition
The Junior Energy and Carbon Finance Advisor provides technical and strategic support to the Indonesian government as part of the Energy Programme which seeks to streamline relevant advisory work towards Indonesian ministries across all energy projects.
We seek one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for this position.
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the Sustainable Energy Finance Lead, as a member of the SEF team under the German Indonesian Energy Team, contribute to an integrated, programmatic approach for delivering sustainable finance advisory work to our partners beyond project boundaries
- Support the design and implementation of technical and strategic advisory and capacity development activities tailored to the demand of the political partner(s) and to accelerate the Indonesian energy transition
- Advise and support the key partners on the implementation of a Sustainable energy finance framework for the energy transition towards the intersection of energy transition, climate finance, and private finance expertise.
- Support in analysing financial and carbon pricing mechanisms, as well as conducting financial modelling and analysis of energy projects, particularly those related to accelerating the energy transition.
- Support the conceptualization, design, preparation, organization, facilitation and documentation of events, workshops and conferences
- Develop the conceptualization of Terms of Reference for the procurement of external consultants and subsequent steering of external international and local consultants
- Write, revise, and review reports, brochures, policy briefs, recommendations for external audiences, and other documents ensuring high-quality outputs
- Develop and maintain relationships with political partners and other relevant public and private sector stakeholders, financiers, and investors, including contributing from your field of expertise to the further GIZ portfolio developmentThe brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description of the tasks.While the position is anchored to the project “CASE (Clean Affordable and Secure Energy for SEA) in Indonesia”, which runs until 27.02.2027, you support the Energy Transition Cluster and projects within the Energy Transition cluster.
Job Requirements
- University’s degree in economics, engineering, climate science, public finance, economics, energy & environment, sustainable development, or similar relevant field. A master’s degree in a related field is preferred.
- At least 2 years working experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency, climate finance, sustainable finance, development cooperation, and/or energy public and policy.
- Deep understanding of the Indonesian carbon landscape, energy sector, industry players, as well as its relevant actors. Strong network in the Indonesian energy transition topics
- Ability to collect, analyse, and interpret data related to energy consumption, finance, and carbon emissions.
- Stakeholder management skills, as well as the ability to work effectively in a team.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills (English and Bahasa Indonesia), and strong report-writing skills.
- Outstanding conceptual and strategic thinking skills. Relevant certifications related to carbon management, and energy finance, can be advantageous.
- Previous experience in procurement and steering of external international and consultants.
Duty Station: Jakarta
Joining Date: a.s.a.p.
Direct Supervisor: CASE Project’s Implementing Manager
How to Apply
Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and list of references) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by March 23rd, 2025, with subject line CASE – Junior Energy & Carbon Finance Advisor.
Please name your file as follow format:
[Your Complete Name]_[Motivation Letter/CV/Latest Education Certificate] (i.e: Nakula Sadewa_CV or Nakula Sadewa_Motivation or Nakula Sadewa_Education Certificate) – the attachments are not more than 300 KB.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
