Wednesday, September 13, 2017

GIZ Indonesia for The Renewable Energy for Electrification Programme (REEP): Junior Advisor for Renewable Energy Grid Integration

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German implementing organisation which provides services worldwide in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development.


GIZ has a record of more than 20 years of involvement in the renewable energy (RE) sector in Indonesia. Started with mini hydropower for rural electrification, the portfolio has expanded to other renewable energies for larger grid-connected systems (i.e. biomass, biogas, photovoltaics), energy efficiency and RE grid integration.

GIZ aims to develop and strengthen capacities of the Indonesian renewable energy and energy efficiency sector and strives to support in implementation of high quality applications of various renewable energies and energy efficiency. Further information can be found on the following websites: www.giz.de; www.endev.org; www.lcore-indonesia.or.id; www.greenchillers-indonesia.org; www.aseanrenewables.info

GIZ in cooperation with the Direktorat Jenderal Energi Baru, Terbarukan dan Konservasi Energi (DJEBTKE) is currently implementing 1,000 Islands – Renewable Energy for Electrification Programme (REEP) project with the objective to demonstrate the feasibility of Indonesia’s renewable energy target of 23% by 2025 in selected pilot grids.

GIZ seeks qualified Indonesian candidates for 1 (one) positions of

Junior Advisor for Renewable Energy Grid Integration

A.   Responsibilities
  • Provide technical support in the implementation of REEP demonstration projects, capacity development and private sector cooperation activities on subjects related to REEP project objective and indicators
  • Assist in monitoring project progress, assess and review technical reports and documents concerning project progress, determine bottlenecks and recommend alternative courses of management action to the Principal Advisor and/or Project Manager
  • Assist in preparing reports, power-point presentations and brochures as outputs from pilot project results or other related activities
  • Initiate and maintain communication and cooperation between the Project and key implementing partners on renewable energies (including hybrid) and grid integration
  • Assist in the development of capacity building curricula and facilitate training activities in close collaboration with key implementing partners and other related international projects/programs
  • Assist the Project Manager in project management tasks as assigned


B.     Tasks

1.    Pilot Project Assessment and Implementation
  • Support the assessment of technical and economic (techno-economic) feasibility of RE grid integration pilot projects in close coordination with seconded Technical Advisors and external consultants
  • Support development, supervision and monitoring of implemented RE grid integration pilot projects
  • Support identification and quantification of scaling up options of RE grid integration pilot projects

2.    Management and Coordination
  • Develop technical Terms of References (ToR) for contracted third parties (e.g. external consultants and/or service providers)
  • Supervise and manage contracted third parties according to agreed deliverables as stated in ToR
  • Monitor project progress, assess and review technical reports and documents concerning project progress, determine bottlenecks and recommend alternative courses of management action to the Principal Advisor and/or Project Manager
  • Conceptualize, prepare and implement workshops, trainings, study tours and other capacity building events on subjects that are related to REEP project's key performance indicators
  • Assist in developing and submitting proposals for further development initiatives

3.    Networking and Cooperation
  • Develop and maintain close contacts with key implementing partners on the following topics:
    • legal and regulatory framework issues: EBTKE, DJ Gatrik, PEMDA (e.g. Distamben, Bappeda, Sekda) and other relevant ministries
    • demonstration projects: PLN Pusat and PLN Wilayah
    • private sector cooperation: IPP, project developers, technology providers
  • Develop and maintain contacts with other relevant stakeholders such as education and training institutions, R&D institutions, finance institutions, associations, NGOs and donors related to the RE sector
  • Develop and maintain information exchange between REEP project and other international projects and/or working groups related to RE grid integration

4.      Knowledge management
  • Stay abreast of developments in global and Indonesian approaches for renewable energies (including hybrid) and grid integration
  • Prepare presentation materials such as brochures and power-point presentations as outputs from pilot project results or other related activities

5.      Other duties / additional tasks
  • Subject to discussions with the Principal Advisor and/or Project Manager, the Advisor may be allocated additional tasks and other duties for shorter periods.
  • The Advisor shall be prepared to work in different GIZ offices in Jakarta or in regions on regular schedule and to work on REEP project related issues as well as cross-program topics


C.     Required qualifications, competences and experience

Qualifications
  • Science orientated master’s degree in either electrical engineering, environmental engineering, chemical engineering or comparable specialization with good understanding of technical and economic aspects of renewable energies (including hybrid) and grid integration
  • The ideal candidate for pilot project implementation would have the following skill set:
    • Skills in technical evaluation of energy demand profiles (energy audits)
    • Knowledge in electrical measurements / electrical installation
    • Experience in design of RE systems
    • General understanding of grid-impact of variable RE systems, including power transmission, distribution and generator management
    • Understanding of economic feasibility calculations in renewable energies (including hybrid) and grid integration applications
  • Very good working knowledge of IT, communication technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, internet) and computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
  • Very good communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia, including speaking and writing

Professional experience
  • Interest and sufficient knowledge in major issues of renewable energy and grid integration in Indonesia and international
  • at least 3 years prior working experience in energy-related private sector and/or PLN is advantageous
  • Regional experience or prior work in a global organization/event is preferred
  • Insight into the International Development Cooperation work
  • Experience in events preparation, coordination and organization

Other knowledge, additional competences
  • Focused, proactive and positive working attitude
  • Demonstrated  ability  to  work  effectively  in  a  fast-paced  office  environment,  both independently and as part of a global team
  • Excellent  interpersonal  communication  skills,  including  the  ability  to  encourage collaboration with other programs, international offices, and partners
  • Aware of social and intercultural sensitivities, flexible and possess a sense of diplomacy
  • Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high quality work products
  • 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 project visits on short notice

Duty Station: Jakarta
Expected to Join: a.s.a.p
Direct Supervisor: Project Manager
 
Please submit your motivation letter, CV, trainings attended and list of references (a must) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by September 19th, 2017 with subject line REEP – Junior for RE GI.

Please name your file as follow format:
[Your Complete Name]_[Motivation Letter/CV/Latest Education Certificate] (i.e: Putra Pangeran_CV or Putra Pangeran_Motivation Letter or Putra Pangeran_Reference)

Only short-listed candidates will be notified

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