[newdevjobsindo] GIZ Indonesia for Special Assignment Cluster anchored to SDGs-SSTC Phase II Project: Junior Advisor on South-South and Triangular Cooperation
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.
Started in June 2020, the project “Strengthening the Capacity for Policy Planning for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Indonesia and in the Global South” Phase I has ended in May 2024. Commissioned by the German Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), the project "Strengthening Capacities for Policy Planning for the Implementation of the 2030 Agenda in Indonesia and in the Global South Phase II (SDGs-SSTC Phase II)" continues with an implementation period starting from June 2024 until May 2027.
With the project extension, both Indonesia and Germany agreed to continue their joint efforts in supporting the mainstreaming of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Indonesia and on a global scale with a strong focus on gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI). The objective of the project is as follows “the gender-equal and social inclusive implementation of multi-stakeholder partnerships for the Sustainable Development Goals and South-South and Triangular Cooperation has improved.”
The jointly identified project outputs which complement each other are as follow:
- Improving the application of multi-stakeholder partnerships aimed at gender equality and social inclusion in the implementation of the SDGs in Indonesia (Output 1 SDGs), and
- Strengthening the capacities of the Indonesian system of international cooperation for the implementation of gender-equitable and socially inclusive South-South and Triangular Cooperation (Output 2 SSTC).
The project's political partner is the Indonesian Ministry of National Development Planning (Bappenas), working in conjunction with the National Coordination Team of South-South Cooperation Indonesia (NCT SSC). The NCT SSC includes representatives from key ministries such as Bappenas, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ministry of Finance, and Ministry of State Secretariat. NCT SSC serves as the national focal point for delivering South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC), coordinating SSTC initiatives across technical ministries, fostering partnerships with development stakeholders, overseeing, monitoring and evaluating program implementation.
SDGs SSTC II Project is therefore recruiting one Indonesian candidate for the following position:
Junior Advisor on South-South and Triangular Cooperation
(SAP title: Junior Advisor)
A. Core tasks
In your role, you support the officer responsible for the commission in implementing the technical, content-related and organizational aspect of the commission. In consultation with your line manager, you collaborate on planning and steering tasks and on monitoring the activities and measures. You also respond promptly and competently to matters that fall within your assigned thematic area, where applicable in consultation with experienced specialists, and following consultation remain available to answer further enquiries.
You may be assigned individual tasks in connection with project administration and project implementation. You participate in the conceptual design of the project, in particular in the modification or realignment of the project. You provide technical and substantive contributions to overarching issues in cooperation with commissioning parties/clients, partners and other actors and thereby support strategy development.
In coordination with the country director and your line manager, you also use your contact for the acquisition of job orders on behalf of the company. Working with experienced specialists 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 clearly communicate the relevant requirements, conditions and restrictions in terms of your capacity to act with due regard for compliance rules and P+R. You deal with the matters and job orders assigned to you with due regards for all the legal, contractual, socio-political and corporate policy requirements and the instructions of your line manager and follow up the processing and completion of those tasks.
Working with experienced specialists, 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.
In addition, you deal with all associated matters in your thematic area promptly and competently.
You provide support for knowledge management and ongoing process development in your area of responsibility. You also prepare and share documentation.
You perform the tasks assigned to you by your line manager, where required.
B. Tasks
· Serve as focal point for South-South and Triangular Cooperation (SSTC) knowledge management, in relation to the triangular cooperation system between Indonesia and Germany;
· Serve as focal point for the coordination and implementation of one SSTC initiative with a gender-transformative approach, including daily operational aspects of all SSTC-related issues within the project framework;
· Serve as focal point for coordinating and supporting the development and implementation of the SSTC Digital Platform, and assist the Advisor and Commission Manager in advancing digitalization for SSTC in Indonesia as per output indicators;
· Promote synergy between SDGs and SSTC across all technical working advisory streams, and support sectoral ministries in both Indonesia and beneficiary countries to develop relevant concepts, initiatives, and approaches on triangular cooperation;
· Facilitate contacts and manage relationships with the National Coordination Team for South-South Cooperation (NCT SSC) members, relevant line ministries in Indonesia and beneficiary countries, and all counterparts involved in the implementation of SSTC initiatives within the project framework;
· Maintain a consistent flow of communication and information among all involved institutions, counterparts, and GIZ, ensuring coordination across all components of the project;
· Assist other experts and consultants, and carry out additional duties as requested by the Advisor and/or Commission Manager;
· Support the Advisor and Commission Manager in managing project extension and/or closure processes, including preparation of required documents, progress and final reporting, knowledge management, asset and administrative follow-up, and coordination with relevant partners and GIZ units.
C. Required qualifications, competences and experience
Professional Experience
- At least 4 (four) years professional experience in/with and/or providing technical assistance to governmental and/or regional/ international organizations, in particular within the scope of development cooperation
- familiar with German settings in triangular cooperation is an asset
- excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and ability to liaise and communicate effectively with governments
- familiar with Indonesia South-South and Triangular Cooperation
Other knowledge, additional competences
- very good working knowledge of ICT technologies and computer applications (e.g. MS Offices, etc)
- excellent written and oral knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia and English
- familiar with developing communication and knowledge products, including press releases, social media content, briefing materials, and public outreach materials
- working knowledge of German is an asset
- willingness to up skill as required by the tasks to be performed –corresponding measures are agreed with management
- strong organisational competence with good communication and coordination skills
- international experience, ability to work in an intercultural environment
- willingness to travel (cross province and abroad) when required
Duty Station: Jakarta
Joining Date: As soon as possible
Direct Supervisor: Project 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 June 2nd, 2026 with subject line SDGSSTCJrAdvisor
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.



