Position: Program Officer – Sustainable Energy Access

Background

Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) is an Indonesian think tank working on energy and climate change issues based in Jakarta. One of our work themes is Access to Energy, covering various advocacy and field work activities to promote universal, more reliable, and sustainable energy access in Indonesia. We work with the large spectrum of policy makers, both at national and local levels, NGOs, academes, and local communities.

One of our focus for the next three years is promoting sustainable energy access nation-wide. Within this theme, we work to energize discussions on sustainable energy with diverse stakeholders, run campaigns for broader disseminations on energy issues, as well as implementing clean energy solutions for the community. We are looking for young, vibrant, experienced people to work together for this cause.

About the Position

IESR is looking for Program Officer (PO) Sustainable Energy Access. S/he will be responsible for completing tasks under the Sustainable Energy Access Program. S/he will contribute in developing detailed plans for tasks implementation, manage day-to-day implementation of projects under the program, perform necessary research, and to communicate regularly with a wide range of stakeholders. S/he will work closely with IESR’s Program Managers, Research Team, Executive Director, and local partners in Indonesia.

IESR is seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and qualified candidate to join our dynamics team. 

Key roles and responsibilities

·     Carry out daily tasks of projects implementation, including organizing stakeholder workshops, writing reports, collecting data, and performing periodical travel to project site & organizing community activities.

·     Ensure regular communication with governments at different levels, universities, business and commercials, local project partners, and local community, CSOs, and other IESR’s partners. S/he will also assist Program Manager Sustainable Energy Access to develop a strategy for gathering learnings from the program.

·     Contribution to other work themes when necessary.

Qualification

·     An Indonesia native, educated to bachelor’s degree level with minimum 3 years’ work experiences in a relevant field.

·     Experience of working on energy, and energy access issues (policy, research, project development etc.) is strongly preferred.

·     Demonstrable experience in project management including planning and organization of stakeholder workshops, meetings, etc.

·     Experience of communicating and networking with external stakeholders, including government, research institutes, and CSOs.

·     Experience of working in community development and with communities at grass-root level is an advantage.

·     Excellent interpersonal skills and demonstrable ability to work as part of a team, including with external partners, and distance working.

·     Professional English fluency, both in writing and speaking, is required.

·     Excellent with MS Office/MS Office-like system.

·     Available to work started in early August 2020.

  

Starting Date

Expected start in early August 2020, with 3 months’ probation.

Salary

Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with the candidate's qualification and experiences.

How to apply

1.         Candidate to download application form from IESR website.

2.         Send the completed application form, together with an application letter and latest CV to hrd@iesr.or.id before August 2^nd, 2020.

3.         Only qualified candidates will be called for an interview.

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