GIZ Indonesia for the Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia (CASE) Project: Traineeship on Power Sector Decarbonization

GIZ is currently implementing a program, funded by the German Federal Ministry for the Economy and Climate (BMWK), called “Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia“ (CASE), The programme “Clean, Affordable and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia” (CASE) aims to drive change in the power sector in South East Asia (SEA) towards increased ambitions with regards to climate change. It focuses on the four main SEA countries Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines and Vietnam and includes both national and regional activities.

Anchored in Indonesia with the political partner “Ministry of National Development Planning” (Bappenas), and implemented by GIZ Indonesia and Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) with further support of international partners Agora Energiewende and New Climate Institute, CASE will propose evidence-based solutions to the challenges met by decision-makers in the design and implementation of the energy system of the future and build societal support around those solutions. A joint fact-finding approach will be applied, involving expert analysis and dialogue to work towards consensus by narrowing areas of disagreement.

The project objective is to be achieved through three areas of intervention, clustered in five outputs:

·     Output I: Research and Evidence: The evidence base for an energy transition in SEA is improved.

·     Output II: Transparency and Mapping: Transparency and coordination of activities related to energy transition is strengthened to maximize synergies.

·     Output III: Dialogue (non-energy sector): The dialogue on energy transition within government (and public) bodies is improved.

·     Output IV: Technical Assistance (energy sector): Capacities of key energy sector stakeholders on energy transition are strengthened.

·     Output V: Promoting public discourse: A public discourse on energy transition is established

 

To support implementation of the programme in Indonesia, we seek one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for:

 

Traineeship on Power Sector Decarbonization

(to support decarbonization activities for CASE project)

 

A. Responsibilities

The traineeship is to support the implementation of CASE programme activities mainly on Decarbonisation and Just Transition topic, and to support other thematic areas under CASE (Sustainable Energy Finance, Renewable energy and energy efficiency, and LTES). The traineeship program will provide benefits to deepen the trainee’s knowledge on decarbonisation efforts in the power sector and practical experience on the working environment in international cooperation. It can also broaden his/her understanding on energy transition in Indonesia and the ASEAN region.

Under direct supervision of the Energy Transition Advisor for CASE, the trainee shall support in the preparation and implementation of CASE programme activities in coordination with Advisors and CASE consortium (IESR, Bappenas, and the regional team), namely:

• Activities to support the implementation of the programme outputs with focus on decarbonisation and just transition topic, namely:
• Output I: Research and Evidence: The evidence base for an energy transition in SEA is improved.
• Output II: Transparency and Mapping: Transparency and coordination of activities related to energy transition is strengthened to maximize synergies.
• Output III: Dialogue (non-energy sector): The dialogue on energy transition within government (and public) bodies is improved.
• Output IV:  Technical Assistance (energy sector): Capacities of key energy sector stakeholders on energy transition are strengthened.
• Activities’ monitoring and evaluation, including gender analysis and pre- and post-events’ evaluation

 

B. Tasks 

The Trainee will perform the following tasks:

•  Support in preparation and implementation of decarbonisation and just transition activities, such as coal phase out, ensuring an equitable transition towards a sustainable economy, and carbon pricing.
• Support in the development of knowledge products (such as fact sheets, policy briefs, reports, etc.) related to energy transition topics by compiling data and information.
• Assist in conducting monitoring and analysis of decarbonisation policies development in Indonesia
• Assist the decarbonisation pillar in updating relevant data, studies, and supporting documents for activity implementation as well as collaborating with other GIZ projects or other donors.
• Support the decarbonisation pillar in preparing relevant materials (e.g. power-point, factsheet or brochures) for presentation, workshops, training, and other events
• Support the decarbonisation pillar in the monitoring and evaluation processes based on the performance of project outputs, indicators, and activity milestones
• Supporting the team in preparing working documents for CASE events, participate in the planning and organization process, and conduct the post event’s evaluation, analysis and compilation (e.g. feedback results, gender composition, attendance list, or other related documents)
• Assist the team in performing administrative duties and other tasks as advised or agreed.
• Stay abreast of the developments in global and Indonesian approaches for energy transition
• Have regular discussion and coordination with the CASE team, as needed.

 

C. Required qualifications, competences, and experience 

Formal Education

Bachelor’s Degree or final year master’s student in economics or energy economics, public policy, environmental sciences, sociology, engineering or other relevant fields

Other knowledge, additional competences

• Basic knowledge and familiarity on sustainable energy and environmental issues, particularly in Indonesia
• Prior experience in developing knowledge products, especially for policy analysis, and in managing capacity development/trainings will be an advantage
• Experience in conducting desk research, working on event management, and working on data analysis will be an advantage
• Good communication, organisational and project management skills
• Good command of Ms. Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
• Experience with picture editing software/application is an advantage
• Proficiency in English and excellent writing skills
• Ability to work in a team and to adapt to an international working environment.

Please note that you can only apply for this traineeship if you are currently enrolled as a student, or your graduation was no longer than one year ago.

Duty Station: Jakarta
Working Hours: 5 working days per week, 8 working hours per day
Expected Joining Date:  a.s.a.p.
Period of Traineeship: 6 months (12 June 2023 – 11 December 2023)
Direct Supervisor: CASE Advisor on Energy Transition

Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and references list) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by May 30^th, 2023, with subject line CASE – Traineeship on PSD.

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.