GIZ Indonesia for the ASEAN-German Climate Action Programme (ASEAN - CAP): Advisor

 

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German implementing organization which provides services worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ has a record of more than 50 years of cooperation with the Association of the South East Nations (ASEAN).

 

GIZ in cooperation with the ASEAN Secretariat is currently preparing the implemention of the project “ASEAN-German Climate Action Programme” (CAP). Key political partners are the Environment Division of the ASEAN Secretariat and the ASEAN Working Group on Climate Change (AWGCC). The objective of this project is to improve cooperation within ASEAN for implementing ambitious climate policies. Three interacting outputs have been defined for achieving the module objective: The aim of Output 1 is to strengthen the institutional and individual capacity of the ASEAN bodies relevant to climate policy. In Output 2, the project will assist ASEAN to enhance its visibility in the international dialogue on climate policy. The activities in Output 3 support ASEAN and its member states to better to align their respective climate policies with one another. 

 

GIZ seeks a qualified Indonesian candidate for one position of

 

Advisor

 

A.   Responsibilities

·         providing professional advice to partners and cooperating with relevant stakeholders

·         developing strategies and implementing activities in close cooperation with partners

·         knowledge management and communication to a broad target group

·         integrating results and experience into teamwork and the work of all relevant groups

·         contributing to project management

 

B.   Tasks

1.    Professional advisory services

·         provides technical input, policy recommendations and develops strategic approaches for climate policy, covering both climate change adaptation and mitigation – especially related to topics such as nationally determined contributions (NDCs), climate finance, or mainstreaming climate policy

·         designs, prepares and implements capacity development, peer exchange and other learning and dialogue activities such as workshops, seminars etc.

·         develops knowledge products and case studies on different aspects of climate policy and action

·         contributes to preparing and implementing the coordination and cooperation mechanisms and joint project activities with key stakeholders

·         keeps up-to date with developments in the field of climate change (i.e. the UNFCCC climate negotiations) and makes relevant information/ knowledge available to partners in an appropriate format

·         contributes to implementation and maintaining of communication and knowledge management tools and platforms

·         formulates job descriptions and terms of reference and selects and supervises third parties in the course of carrying out project activities, including performance evaluation

·         aligns the services provided by the project with the partner's needs

 

2.   Networking, cooperation and communication

·         supports cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners in ASEAN and its Member States

·         cooperates with the private sector, research institutions, other development agencies, civil society organisations and individuals in the project environment and with other projects to build and maintain good working relationships and explore synergies

·         contributes content for PR work to enhance visibility of ASEAN’s engagement in climate policy and action as well as the project and its results

 

3.   Knowledge management

·         draws up reports and presentation documents

·         contributes to dissemination of knowledge products, information materials and other sources of knowledge

·         develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures

·         conducts research activities and studies on political issues which benefit joint programmes

 

4.   Management and coordination tasks

·         contributes to project planning, develops project strategies and activities in close cooperation with the counterparts and further partners

·         uses GIZ's Capacity Works to manage the tasks

·         coordinates and prioritises relevant project activities in cooperation with the partners

·         contributes to monitoring and reporting of the project progress, the activities and the budget, identifies bottlenecks and recommends alternative management options to the principal advisor

·         contributes to development of further project proposals

·         compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments

·         develops and organises quality assurance measures and suggests necessary changes, improvements and initiatives

 

5.   Other duties/additional tasks

·         performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

 

 

C.   Required qualifications, competences and experience

 

Education

·         advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in a relevant discipline, ideally environmental management/ science, environmental economics or related areas

 

Work experience and knowledge

·         at least 4 years of experience in developing and implementing capacity development and dialogue formats in a regional or international context

·         at least 4 years of experience in developing and implementing strategies related to climate change, preferably with a focus on climate/sustainable finance

·         at least 4 years of experience in managing projects and working with different stakeholders

·         proven experience with communicating complex topics in a targeted way to a broad range of stakeholders, including policy-makers  

·         proven experience in working with private sector stakeholders in the context of climate change is of high advantage

·         experience with advising ASEAN bodies or member states is of high advantage

 

Further skills

·         excellent command of both spoken and written English  

·         knowledge of German is of advantage

·         excellent written and verbal communication skills

·         knowledge of GIZ’s management model Capacity Works is of advantage

·         high sensitivity in dealing with political and administrative stakeholders, combined with the ability to assess various stakeholders, bundle their interests and establish corresponding networks

·         flexibility, reliability, efficiency, intercultural competence, personal resilience and the ability to cope with stressful situations

 

Duty Station: Jakarta

Joining Date: a.s.a.p. (The beginning of contract period depends on the commission of the project.)

Direct Supervisor:   Principal Advisor of ASEAN-German Climate Action Programme (CAP)

 

Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including trainings’ and references’ list) to recruitment-indo@giz.de September 01, 2021 with subject line CAP – 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 Letter or Nakula Sadewa _Reference)

 

Only short-listed candidates will be notified