[newdevjobsindo] GIZ Indonesia for Energy Transitions Cluster anchored to SETI Project: Built Environment & Energy Transition Finance Advisor
The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations on behalf of the German Government. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.
In Indonesia, GIZ's Energy Transition Cluster / Energy Programme Indonesia acts as trusted partner and technical advisor to the Government of Indonesia for the transition towards a sustainable energy system.
The Energy Transition Cluster of GIZ Indonesia works across five thematic areas:
- Power system transformation
- Sustainable energy finance
- Industry decarbonisation
- Island energy solutions
- Just Energy Transition
The Built Environment's Energy Transition Finance Advisor shall provide technical and strategic advice to the Indonesian government as part of the Energy Programme, which seeks to streamline sustainable energy finance advisory work towards Indonesian ministries across all energy projects.
To support implementation of the programme in Indonesia, we seek one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for:
A. Core Tasks
In your role you are responsible for the technical, substantive and organisational implementation of a project's measures and activities. In consultation with your line manager, you also assume tasks related to planning, steering and monitoring the project, including project administration tasks in some cases. You are also responsible for providing specialist support to colleagues and ensure the quality of the commission's outcomes.
In addition, you contribute to the conceptual design of the project, in particular its modification or realignment.
You make technical and substantive contributions to overarching issues in cooperation with commissioning parties/clients, partners and other actors and thereby support the achievement of the agreed objectives of the respective project and provide impetus for further strategy development.
In coordination with the country director and your line manager, you also use your contacts for the acquisition of contracts on behalf of the company.
In consultation with your team colleagues and line manager, you also coordinate all issues within your area of work and ensure that they are dealt with promptly and competently. You resolve problems that arise in your area of responsibility on the basis of existing rules and draw attention to more complex challenges in your team.
You are involved in ongoing process development within your remit, are responsible for knowledge management and prepare and share documentation. If required, you also support other experts in familiarising themselves with and performing their tasks.
B. Tasks & Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the Sustainable Energy Finance (SEF) Lead, as a member of the SEF Unit under the German Indonesian Energy Team, contribute to an integrated, programmatic approach to delivering advisory works to our partners beyond project boundaries.
- Design and implement technical and strategic advisory and capacity development activities tailored to the demand of the political partner(s); relevant line ministries, conduct investment analysis (financial due diligence, financial models, cost-effectiveness analysis, etc) to accelerate the Indonesian energy transition, develop financing strategies for resilient and efficient buildings through policy advice, capacity building, and international collaboration.
- Advise and support the political partner on the development of integrated financial policies and strategies to advance built environment projects and initiatives for energy transition, and to improve the strategic framework for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for long-lasting sector transformation.
- Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks associated with energy transition projects; assess the financial impact of climate-related risks and relevant updates globally, and use this as the basis for the advisory work.
- Conceptualization of Terms of Reference for the procurement of external consultants, and subsequent steering of external international and local consultants, including designing, preparation, organization, facilitation, and documentation of related events, workshops, and conferences.
- Write, revise, and review reports, brochures, recommendations, and other documents for internal and external audiences, ensuring high-quality outputs and mainstreaming gender & inclusion.
- Develop and maintain relationships with the political partner and other relevant public and private sector stakeholders, including acting as a knowledge expert to high-level government representatives (Indonesian and German) and other relevant stakeholders in various formats.
- Contribute your expertise to the GIZ portfolio development, including participation in the preparation of new project concepts.
The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description of the tasks.
C. Qualifications
- Master's degree in economics, energy and environmental science, climate science, public finance, sustainable finance/banking, green infrastructures, business administration, or a similar relevant field,
- Proactive team member who has financial expertise and related energy sector knowledge, with at least 3 years of relevant professional experience,
- Working experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency, development cooperation, and/or energy and environmental finance, and or public and private finance,
- Deep understanding of the Indonesian built environment sector decarbonization, as well as its relevant actors, having good negotiation skills and political sensitivity, given the high-level advisory nature
- Strong network and show ability to analyse complex data and identify trends and opportunities in the Indonesian built environment initiatives for energy transition,
- Outstanding conceptual and strategic thinking skills with excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills (English and Bahasa Indonesia),
- Previous experience in procurement and steering of external international donors and consultants.
- Fluency in English is required both spoken and written (C1 Level); knowledge of German is an asset
- Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office (Power Point) and Outlook where relevant to the position
- Good communication & coordination, planning & organization, accountability, teamwork and willing to continuous learning.
Expected Joining Date: May 1st, 2026
Direct Supervisor: Implemented Manager
To apply, please submit your motivation letter along with the attached CV format. Ensure your application includes a comprehensive list of training and professional references. After completed, please send to recruitment-indo@giz.de by the latest on April 19th, 2026, with subject line SETI – BE & ETF.
Kindly state your joining availability, current gross monthly income, and desired gross monthly salary range within your resume or cover letter.
Please name your file as follow format:[Your Complete Name]_[Motivation/CV/Latest Education Certificate] (i.e: Nakula Sadewa_CV or Nakula Sadewa_Motivation or Nakula Sadewa_Education Certificate) - the attachments are not more than 300 KB.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
