The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. Its corporate objective is to improve people’s living conditions on a sustainable basis. GIZ has been working in Indonesia since 1975 and formally with ASEAN since 2009 on behalf of the German Federal Government.
The regional project “Southeast Asian Cooperation on Maritime Security” is funded by the Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany and implemented by GIZ from 01 May 2026 to 31 March 2028. It cooperates with national partners to strengthen maritime law enforcement and maritime security capabilities of selected ASEAN member states that also participate in the IFC Indian Ocean Region and the ReCAAP Information Sharing Centre (ISC). The project consists of four components: procurement, capacity development, strategy and policy advisory, and regional cooperation.
The Indo-Pacific is of central importance to the global economy and security. Strategically vital maritime routes such as the South China Sea and the Strait of Malacca are critical for international trade flows, access to key resources, and stable supply chains. At the same time, geopolitical tensions, hybrid threats, piracy, illegal fishing, and risks to critical maritime infrastructure are increasing. Core pillars of the rules-based international order, in particular the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS), are increasingly being challenged in the region. Despite existing regional cooperation mechanisms, gaps remain in the exchange of security-relevant information and in the joint monitoring of maritime activities among regional states.
Against this backdrop, the project supports the selected ASEAN member states (namely the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand) in strengthening regional cooperation on information sharing and the monitoring of key maritime routes, thereby contributing to a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific. The project builds on experience from previous German capacity-building initiatives with the Philippine Coast Guard and scales successful approaches to the regional level. The pilot countries are supported through targeted capacity-building measures, provision of technical equipment, and training to enhance their capabilities in maritime domain awareness. At the same time, the Philippines shares its experience with other ASEAN member states to improve regional information exchange. A joint simulation exercise in the context of the planned Code of Conduct in the South China Sea further strengthens trust and cooperation among participating states.
The overall objective (impact) is to strengthen the rules-based maritime order as well as safe and open maritime routes in Southeast Asia through enhanced regional cooperation and transparent monitoring mechanisms.
The project objective (outcome) is that selected ASEAN member states have deepened their regional cooperation in information sharing and the monitoring of key maritime routes in support of a rules-based maritime order in the Indo-Pacific.
To support the objective (outcome) of improved regional cooperation among selected ASEAN member states in monitoring key maritime routes in Southeast Asia, the project aims to achieve the following results (outputs):
- Selected ASEAN member states have the necessary technical equipment to cooperate in the monitoring of key maritime routes in Southeast Asia.
- Information sharing and communication among selected ASEAN member states for the monitoring of key maritime routes in Southeast Asia are strengthened.
- Selected ASEAN member states contribute to the support of the ASEAN Code of Conduct for the South China Sea through joint training activities.
To support implementation of the ASEAN cluster in Indonesia, we seek up to 2 (two) motivated and qualified candidates, nationals from one of the ASEAN Member States, located in Jakarta 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 col- leagues in bands 2 and 3 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.
You perform the tasks assigned to you by your line manager, where required.
B. Main Activities
In this role, the advisor will liaise with the respective partner agencies, plan and organize capacity building measures, workshops and missions to other selected ASEAN member states.
The advisor will support strategy development processes for partners, support policy development of involved national agencies and support the organization of regional formats to increase cooperation.
In carrying out his/her role, the advisor shall perform the following major functions/duties:
- Liaison with national government (i.e. coast guards, military/navy officials, as well as project staff in other selected ASEAN member states
- Planning and implementation of activities (trainings, workshops, missions to other ASEAN member states)
- Coordination of short-term experts, external partners and other relevant stakeholders
- Networking with other organizations and institutions working with coast guards, navy and law enforcement agencies
- Planning, coordination, and oversight of procurement processes for technical equipment in close consultation with governmental partners, ensuring alignment with project objectives and applicable regulations
- Planning, coordination, and oversight of strategy development for harmonizing maritime frameworks (i.e. maritime security strategies, doctrines, and Rules of Engagement) in alignment with the international and regional agreements (i.e. UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS)).
- Planning, coordination, and oversight of establishing a secure, and standardized environment for information sharing
- Other duties upon discussion
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.
- University degree in security studies, international relations, law, or similar work-related experience
- Minimum of 8-10 years of professional working experience in a similar position or allied field (coast guards, navy, military, law enforcement, or related fields)
- Demonstrated experience working with, or established professional networks within BAKAMLA, the navy, and/or maritime law enforcement agencies in Southeast Asia would be considered a strong asset
- Experience in establishing training formats (preferably in the context of civil-military cooperation, law enforcement, information-sharing or related fields)
- Experience in working with international development organizations and/or with international security organizations (ReCAAP, IFC)
- Demonstrates excellent stakeholder engagement and networking skills across a broad range of counterparts, including military, law enforcement, and civil authorities.
- Possesses sound knowledge and understanding of relevant technologies, including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), artificial intelligence (AI), critical infrastructure, and satellite imagery.
- Demonstrates strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively across diverse cultures and all levels of an organization while fostering constructive collaboration.
- Very good knowledge of IT, communication technologies, and relevant computer applications (e.g., MS Office).
- Excellent written and oral knowledge of English (C2 level) and Bahasa Indonesia.
Duty Station: Jakarta
Joining Date: 15 July 2026
Direct Supervisor: Project Manager
Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and list of references) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by June 18th, 2026, with subject line SEACOM – Advisor on Maritime Security.
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.
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