Job Description
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis.
In the context of bilateral cooperation between the German Government and the Indonesian Government, GIZ has received a new commission from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) for Adaptive Social Protection/Integrated Solutions in Disaster Risk Management and Social Protection (ISASP).
The ISASP aims to provide integrated solutions to improve the crisis response capacity and long-term adaptation of poor population groups to climate change by linking social protection instruments with disaster management and climate adaptation approaches. By improving the protection of poor people and those at risk of poverty against climate-related shocks, it contributes to reducing the poverty rate (programme objective indicator 1). Incentive systems and financing mechanisms for forest protection and environmental services are being tested with the development of support approaches for adapting livelihoods to climate change in the project provinces (programme objective indicator 2).
The TC module is in line with the BMZ core thematic strategy “Health, Social Protection and Population Policy”. It contributes to the implementation of the “Social protection” field of action, which is committed to establishing universal, inclusive and adaptive social protection systems in partner countries in order to strengthen the population’s resilience to individual life risks and collective crises and in future also increasingly to the consequences of climate change.
The project’s political partner is the National Authority for Disaster Management (BNPB). The project’s implementation is planned to be decentralised in two regions: West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) and South Kalimantan (Banjarmasin). To achieve the module objectives, the Ministry of Finance (MoF), various directorates of the Ministry of Development and Planning (BAPPENAS), the Ministry of Village (MoV), the Ministry of Home Affairs (MoHA), and the Ministry of Housing and Public Works (MoPUPR) engage as the implementing partners.
To support the implementation of this project, GIZ seeks one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for:
Provincial Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Advisor
(South Kalimantan)
(Provincial Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) Specialist – Job title in SAP: Advisor)
Core Task
In your role, you are responsible for managing all job orders within your jurisdiction and serve as the primary point of contact for advising the commissioning manager (AV), advisors (international, national, and provincial), other team members, and external partners on mainstreaming the cross-sectoral Climate Change Adaptation (CCA) topics into South Kalimantan (Kalsel) government systems, following the National Disaster Management Master Plan (2020-2044), National Climate Resilience Development Policy (2020-2045), SENDAI Framework and other international CCA frameworks. You provide proactive and diligent advice and expertise in formulating and developing precise and impactful policies, strategies, and action plans related to CCA and cross-sectoral approaches for Kalsel, integrating social protection, CCA and disaster risk management fields, including the sensitive process of advocacy and lobbying for refinement of the legal and regulatory framework for CCA in Kalsel.
You support cooperation, regular contacts, dialogue, and liaise with partners and other important stakeholders of the project in Kalsel to support project activities and outputs in creating and promoting mitigation and adaptation actions within and beyond ASP that safeguards the country against disasters and ensures people coping mechanism; collaborate with relevant international development agencies, policy think tanks, research institutions, non-governmental organisations and individuals (pentahelix) in integrating the CCA measures into the Kalsel ISASP policies framework.
You coordinate the process for procuring services in connection with the CCA intervention and focus in Kalsel, agree to and enter into contracts in accordance with relevant legal, contractual, socio-political, and corporate policy requirements, and monitor the processing and fulfilment of those contracts and their deliverables, working closely with the cluster finance specialist and ISASP AV.
In consultation with AV, the National Project Coordinator, other advisors, and the Kalsel DRR Forum team, you lead the conceptualisation, coordination, and execution of key joint project activities related to CCA policy and strategy, and coordinate contributions to other events where the ISASP project is involved.
In collaboration with your team and project management both at provincial and national levels, you play a crucial role in coordinating and promptly resolving all issues within your area of responsibility. Your dedication ensures that challenges are met competently, contributing to the overall success of the project.
You are involved in ongoing process development within your remit, are responsible for knowledge management and prepare and share documentation.
You perform the tasks assigned to you by your line manager where required.
Main Activities
The Provincial Disaster Risk Management Specialist performs the following key tasks:
- Assist the ISASP project to strengthen the Kalsel Government’s capacity in adaptation and mitigation efforts for climate change impacts (Output 1).
- Analyze key provincial/local institutions and mechanisms for CCA with a focus on intersectoral approaches with DRM and Social Protection, including livelihood interventions (Output 2).
- Perform the assessment and visualization of vertical coordination of relevant actors across levels, potentially including informal groups in cross-Kalsel province (Output 1).
- Assess the obstacles and challenges for uptake/implementation of provincial/local programmes related to adaptation and mitigation actions, including recommendations for enhancing the effectiveness of programmes and financing from different scales on the local level (Output 2 and Output 4).
- Identify local climate-induced disaster (based on local data and perception) and comparison to national risk data and intervention schemes, including recommendations regarding coherence and potential obstacles (Output 3)
- Identify potential innovation and business development within the CCA area at the Kalsel provincial level while creating synergies between relevant stakeholders involved in CCA efforts.
- Design, prepare, and implement a series of capacity development measures, including training, workshops, seminars, and other knowledge-sharing events, aligning these measures with the project’s ongoing momentum, partners’ needs, and overall project direction.
- Assist the Cluster Coordinator and Country Director on overarching issues related to the implementation of the GIZ corporate strategy (eq., Vision 2028).
Job Requirements
Qualifications
University degree in climate change-related topics, environmental protection, rural development or social sciences.
Professional experience
- At least 4 years of international development experience (bilateral and/or multilateral organisations, consultancies) and a minimum of 7 years of subnational working experience in Kalsel.
- Proven experience in developing, planning and managing technical cooperation strategies, frameworks and in climate change-related topics, community development, crisis prevention and sustainable recovery development at the provincial/local level.
- Vast field experience in building resilience to the Impacts of climate change and an in-depth knowledge of Kalsel’s hazards, vulnerabilities, and exposure risk issues.
- Knowledge of the national and international CCA system, agenda and coordination mechanisms and mastery in establishing inter-organisational networks and partnerships at the ground-operational/community/village level.
- Ability to provide inputs for CCA and its application to provincial ASP decision-making, including planning and advocacy documents involving multiple stakeholders at the provincial level.
- Ability to develop evidence-based policy advice and promote a knowledge-sharing and learning culture.
- Well-proven analytical and writing skills.
- Proven experience in communicating complex topics in a targeted way to a broad range of stakeholders, including policymakers, private actors, marginal groups and research institutions.
Other knowledge, additional competencies
- Massive knowledge and exposure to Kalsel government institutions and other CCA and DRM/DRR stakeholders, including civil society; a South Kalimantan resident preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a national and international team.
- Excellent command of both spoken and written Indonesian and English. Proficiency in the local language is a significant competitive advantage.
- Aware of social and intercultural sensitivities, flexible and possess a sense of diplomacy, negotiation proficiency, ability to listen attentively, familiarity with conflict resolution, and problem-solving aptitude is essential.
- Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high-quality work products.
- A willingness to up-skill as required by the tasks to be performed – corresponding measures are agreed with management.
- Availability to travel within Indonesia for short-term coordination needs and project implementation on short notice.
- Working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Office and other programmes).
Duty Station: Banjarbaru (South Kalimantan) with frequent travel to Jakarta and Mataram.
Joining Date: ASAP
Direct Supervisor: Commission Manager of ASP
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter, CV, training attended, and list of references (a must) addressed to recruitment-indo@giz.de. The closing date for submitting the application letter is October 22, 2025.
Please indicate your application by putting the following code in the subject line: ISASP – SKCCAA.
Please name your file as follows format:
[Your Complete Name]_[Motivation Letter/CV/Latest Education Certificate] (i.e: Nakula Sadewa _CV or Nakula Sadewa _Motivation Letter or Nakula Sadewa _Reference)
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
