Job Description
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. In Indonesia, GIZ has been implementing various energy projects under the umbrella of the Energy Transition Cluster Indonesia/ASEAN. These projects are commissioned by mainly the German government, represented by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK).
As part of the Energy Programme, the project “Renewable Energies Mini-grids in South-South Triangular Cooperations in Indonesia (ENTRI)” has been commissioned by BMZ with an implementation period until December 2025. The Directorate General of New, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (DG NREEC) of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) is the strategic partner of the project, in its implementation ENTRI coordinates with National Coordination Team of Indonesia’s South-South Cooperation which consists of the Indonesian Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Finance, State Secretariat and Bappenas, as well as relevant stakeholders implementing triangular cooperation in Indonesia and in SSTC beneficiary countries such as Nepal, Madagascar and Kenya.
The objective of the project is “to promote the implementation of Renewable Energy Mini Grid including decentralised mini grid solutions for improving renewable energy access that will reduce climate damaging emission and contribute to Indonesia’s economic and social development through a sustainable, reliable, and nationwide supply of electricity or other forms of clean and sustainable energy to the country”.
The project includes several outputs among others implementation of a series knowledge of exchanges within at least three (3) south-south and triangular cooperation on renewable energy with focus on renewable energy and inclusive gender approaches as well as promoting non-state actors engagement.
The Renewable Energy Mini-grids in South-South Triangular Cooperations in Indonesia (ENTRI) is seeking one qualified Indonesian candidate for the following position: Trainee for ENTRI Output 1
Responsibilities
The traineeship aims to support ENTRI project team to successfully implement the project and to achieve the above-mentioned objectives, with a specific focus on supporting the ENTRI activities with SSTC involved countries in Indonesia, Nepal, Madagascar and Kenya (Output 1).
The traineeship program will provide benefits for the trainee to have a better understanding on international cooperation mechanism and knowledge management which cover a variety of topics including, but not limited to sustainable renewable energy with inclusive gender mainstreaming. It would also provide exposure to the trainee to experience the international development cooperation with focus on south-south triangular cooperation modality.
Tasks
As part of their learning process, the trainee will be working closely with and assisting the Technical Advisor(s), in the following area:
Support for organization of various Online, Offline and Hybrid Events/ Meeting/ Trainings/ Seminars/ Workshops/ FGD and Socialization of ENTRI activities including a series of SSTC exchanges with Madagascar, Nepal and Kenya and other related key events:
- Assist the Team on event preparation, implementation and finalization such as logistic checking, documentation of technical workshop/webinars/conference/meetings
- Assist in looking for various necessary service providers, among other interpreters, video conference streaming, printing companies, venues
- Providing support during the Socialization (technical support during offline event)
Support for database management of ENTRI:
- Assist in updating the database
- Assist in data processing
- Assist in data collection at activities level
Support during ENTRI events:
- Taking meeting minutes (notes, protocols) to be reviewed by technical advisor(s)
- Learn how to provide summary of discussion to the Technical Advisor(s) and to provide summary of each activity
- Learn how to provide activity reports (and financial report if needed) for administrative purposes in ENTRI
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- Bachelor/master’s degree holder or final year student in international relations, communication, management, social science, law or other relevant fields;
- Basic knowledge and familiarity on energy sector and/or Indonesia’s outgoing cooperation;
- Experience in conducting desk research, working on event management, copy writing
Other knowledge, additional competences
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Good command of Ms. Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and design tools (Canva, Adobe, etc)
- Proficiency in English and excellent writing skills
- Ability to work in a team and to adapt to an intercultural working environment.
Please be informed that you are only allowed to apply for this traineeship if you are currently enrolled as a student or graduated not longer than one year ago.
Duty Station: Jakarta
Working Hours: 5 working days per week, 8 working hours per day
Duration: 6 months
Expected Joining Date: ASAP
Direct Supervisor: Project Manager ENTRI
How to Apply
Interested candidates shall submit comprehensive resume and a motivation letter to: recruitment-indo@giz.de at the latest March 25th, 2025.
Please put: TraineeENTRI_Output1 as your email subject and name the files using following format: [Your Complete Name]_[Motivation Letter/CV] (i.e: Nakula Sadewa _CV or Nakula Sadewa _Motivation Letter or Nakula Sadewa _Reference)
Only short-listed candidates will be notified
