[newdevjobsindo] [newdevjobsindo] GIZ Indonesia for the Energy Transitions Cluster anchored to the Energy Programme: Advisor – Energy Programm
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, the Energy Programme acts as a trusted partner and technical advisor to the Government of Indonesia in advancing the transition towards a sustainable, reliable, and low-carbon energy system.
Within this context, the Policy Advisor supports high-level policy processes related to power system transformation and renewable energy deployment, working in close cooperation with key government counterparts while remaining fully embedded within the GIZ Indonesia Energy Programme.
GIZ seeks one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for:
Advisor – Energy Programme
(Job title in SAP: Advisor)
A. Task and Responsibilities
- Provide strategic, technical, and economic advisory support on Indonesia's power system transformation and energy transition, with a focus on renewable energy integration into the electricity system particularly for solar power and investment-enabling policy frameworks.
- Support policy dialogue and coordination with senior government counterparts, including the MEMR Minister's special staff and the MEMR Centre for Policy Strategy, by placing and contextualising GIZ technical inputs.
- Prepare policy briefs, presentations, background notes, and talking points on electricity sector reform, grid integration of renewables, and financial analyses relevant to policy design (e.g. LCOE, system costs, IRR or cost-effectiveness metrics).
- Act as an interface between government counterparts and GIZ technical teams, ensuring alignment between policy priorities and programme activities in renewable energy development with particular focus on solar energy.
- Coordinate closely with the Power System Transformation team and the Policy Unit of the GIZ Energy Programme to consolidate technical studies, financial analyses, and project results into policy-relevant formats.
- Contribute to the preparation, facilitation, and follow-up of high-level meetings, consultations, and workshops related to power sector reform and renewable energy acceleration.
- Support internal strategic planning by providing policy studies, contextual analyses, and updates on developments in the electricity and renewable energy policy landscape.
- Ensure structured documentation and knowledge management of policy-related processes, discussions, and outputs in line with GIZ standards.
The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description of the tasks.The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description.
Where appropriate and reasonable, the position holder is willing to perform tasks outside the scope of the job description.
B. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
- Master's degree in energy policy, engineering, economics, public policy, or a related field.
- At least 3 years of professional experience in energy policy advisory, power sector reform, or renewable energy-related development cooperation.
- Demonstrated experience working with senior government stakeholders in a policy-oriented and politically sensitive environment.
- Solid understanding and familiarity of solar PV and BESS deployment, including technical system integration and financial or cost considerations.
- Proven ability to translate technical and financial analyses and project results into concise, decision-oriented policy inputs.
- Strong coordination and communication skills, with experience in working across technical, financial, and policy-focused stakeholders.
- High proficiency in MS Office and digital knowledge management tools; familiarity with GIZ processes and systems is an asset.
- Excellent command of English and Indonesian, both spoken and written; German language skills are an advantage.
Joining Date: asap
Direct Supervisor: Power System Transformation Lead
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 18 February 2026 . Please indicate your application by putting the following code in the subject line RE2GRID-Advisor26
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_Reference) – the attachments are not more than 300 KB.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.



