Job Description

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 trusted partner and technical advisor to the Government of Indonesia for the transition towards a sustainable energy system.

We work across five thematic areas:

• Power system transformation
• Sustainable energy finance
• Industry decarbonisation
• Island energy solutions
• Just Energy Transition

The Project Coordinator provides management, coordination, and organisational support to ensure effective implementation of activities across project components. The position requires close cooperation with Leads, technical advisors, and the Programme’s Admin Service Unit.

GIZ seeks one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for: Advisor – Refrigeration Systems and Energy Efficiency (Job title in SAP: Advisor)  

Task and Responsibilities 

• Conduct market surveys of commercial and industrial cooling systems, identifying energy efficiency and RE integration opportunities across key applications together with other advisors.
• Coordinate the classification and techno-economic evaluation of EE/RE options and contribute to the development of standardised, climate-friendly system designs and supportive policy measures.
• Drive the implementation of pilot and demonstration projects with Indonesian technology suppliers and explore opportunities for scalable local manufacturing of advanced cooling solutions.
• Maintain and expand collaboration with refrigeration, energy efficiency and other associated associations, industry players, manufacturers and academia (polytechnic/universities) to support knowledge exchange and technology partnerships.
• Track emerging innovations in refrigeration technologies, natural refrigerants, system controls, and hybrid renewable energy powered cooling solutions relevant for industrial and commercial markets.
• Conceptualise, organise, facilitate and document technical workshops, industry dialogues, and capacity-building events for public and private stakeholders.
• Develop technical Terms of Reference, draft reports, and manage procurement and consultants to ensure high-quality project deliverables.

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 

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• University degree (Master’s preferred) in refrigeration, mechanical or energy engineering with a focus on refrigeration systems and energy efficiency.
• 5 years of professional experience in commercial or industrial refrigeration and cooling systems.
• Strong technical expertise in energy-efficient system design and climate-friendly refrigerants (e.g. CO₂, ammonia, hydrocarbons).
• Familiarity with relevant standards, policies, and regulatory frameworks for cooling and energy efficiency.
• Network within the refrigeration and air conditioning sector in Indonesia, familiarity with cold chain technologies/applications.
• Excellent communication skills and fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English
• Stakeholder management, conceptual and strategic thinking skills

Duty Station: Jakarta

Joining Date: asap

Direct Supervisor: Project Lead

How to Apply

Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and list of references) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by 13 February 2026 with subject line RE2COOL-ARSEE 

Kindly state your joining availability, current gross monthly income, and desired gross monthly salary range within your resume or cover letter.

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Only short-listed candidates will be notified.