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 on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).
The project ‘"Emissions reduction in cities through improved waste management (DKTI)" has been commissioned by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) with an implementation period until July 2023. This project would respond to the problem faced by Indonesia concerning waste management and tackling greenhouse gas emission. With its large population (around 270 million people), Indonesia is one of largest emitters of greenhouse gas in the world, with unmanaged waste contributes for over 6% of total GHG emissions. In the world, Indonesia ranks 6th in terms of GHG emission from waste. The main reasons are the dumping of untreated organic waste in landfills, open burning of waste, poor segregation and recycling rates.
The project aims to support the implementation of suitable waste management systems by improving required conditions in the national and municipal levels. Thus, the project works with 3 outputs working in municipalities/cities level and national level. The outputs represent improvement of technical know-how in value chain of waste management, improvement of waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) emission data, and enabling financing of improved waste management.
To support this project, GIZ is currently recruiting one (1) Indonesian candidate for the following position:
Advisor on Cities Coordination and Communication
Responsibilities
The advisor is responsible to:
facilitate contacts and manage relationships with the national and sub-national entities related to waste management and low carbon development initiative
perform as the focal point coordination for the development of planning instruments to improve the value chain in waste management
prepare and conduct capacity development measures for stakeholders (national and subnational level, informal sector, and private sector) on integrated, climate-friendly waste management solutions
prepare the digital exchanges, awareness raising and dialogues among relevant actors on waste management and low carbon development initiative
provide advisory on communication structures between the relevant institutions at national, provincial, city and municipal level
maintain of a good flow of communication and information between all involved institutions, counterparts and GIZ
provide innovation, knowledge management and communication of innovation to partners and important stakeholders and conduct coordination with GIZ communication/knowledge management officer at Country Office Indonesia
Tasks
1. Professional advisory services
lead the implementation of capacity development measures, provision of training and skill development for public, private and informal stakeholders
prepare, organize, and facilitate trainings, seminars and other events including event organisation, programme development, input preparation and participant selection and outreach, among others
participates in identifying needs for external support and advice, works on policy recommendations and develops a strategic approach
Advises partner institution(s) on identifying needs, developing concepts and strategies, and provides technical input related with waste management and related issues
formulates terms of reference, select and supervision of external support (consultants) assignments to act as trainers/experts for selected research studies, workshop and/or training events
support advisors in cities in their efforts to strengthening capacity of public, private and informal stakeholders
monitors the development and implementation of plans and activities in close consultation with counterparts
deal with the design, preparation and implementation of workshops, seminars and other events on issues related to the activities within the working areas under his/her responsibilities
monitors project progress and the activities of components, reviews reports and documents on the progress of joint programmes, identifies bottlenecks and recommends alternative management options to the manager
support project management including providing inputs to annual operational planning in close consultation with project partners and/or implementing agencies
2. Networking and cooperation
ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
communicates local interests and efforts, forwards these and encourages sharing ideas and information for the benefit of the project
communicates regularly with other GIZ projects on specified topic(s) related with communication, digitalization, waste management and climate measures
3. Knowledge management
compiles information related with communication, digitalization, waste management and climate measures and ensures knowledge transfers
develops ready-to-use strategies and technical concepts, including guidelines, manuals and procedures
draws up reports and presentation documents related with working areas under his/her responsibilities
formulates appropriate input for project reports
4. Coordination tasks
assists with general project planning and develops project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation
coordinates relevant project activities at local level in consultation with the superior and in cooperation with the partners, both as regards implementation and preparing organisational aspects
compiles the relevant information for joint activities and assignments
uses GIZ’s Capacity Works to manage the projects
5. Other duties/additional tasks
· performs other duties and tasks at the request of the superior
· shares proactively information about the project with other relevant projects and seeks synergies across activities
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
Masters/MSc/similar degree education in International Development Studies, Public Policy, Engineering, Environmental Science or other comparable studies
Professional experience
minimum of 8 years professional experience related with public policy, waste management and/or climate change
previous professional experience in supporting the communication, implementation, and documentation process of policy making in the national and subnational are assets
previous experience in working with subnational level institutions on waste management and/or climate policy
familiar and proven experience in providing technical assistance to governmental, national and/or sub-national organizations
excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and ability to liaise and communicate effectively with governments
experience in cooperation with the informal and private sector
networks into both public and private sectors in Indonesia regarding waste management, recycling and climate change issues
experience in international cooperation and/or German cooperation
experience in developing and facilitating capacity development programs, tools and training modules, ideally linked to the waste management and/or climate change topic (mitigation)
Other knowledge, additional competences
very good working knowledge of ICT technologies (related software, phone, fax, email, the internet), computer applications (e.g. MS Office)
excellent in using social media platform (e.g. Twitter, Instagram, YouTube) as communication tool
excellent written and oral knowledge of Bahasa Indonesia and English
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
ability to work in an intercultural environment
Duty Station: Jakarta
Joining Date: a.s.a.p.
Direct Supervisor: Principal Advisor
Interested candidates should submit a motivation letter, CV, trainings attended and list of references (a must), addressed to recruitment-indo@giz.de. The closing date to submit the application letter is on 30th July, 2020.
Please indicate your application by putting the following code in the subject line: DKTI - ACCC.
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.
