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, GIZ’s Urban Development Cluster acts as trusted partner and technical advisor to the Government of Indonesia to decarbonise urban development

The Urban Development Cluster of GIZ Indonesia works across two thematic areas:

• Circular Economy with a focus on solid waste management
• Mobility

The advisor for the project “Sustainable Public Urban Transport” under the topic “Mobility” will support the qualitative and quantitative development of the topic as well as the cluster and is responsible for implementation of above-mentioned project. He/she acts as Team lead for the respective staff members.

To Urban Development Cluster, GIZ seeks one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for: Junior Advisor (Public Transport Technology) 

Core Task 

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.  

Main Activities 

The Junior Advisor will support sustainable transport solutions in urban areas, with a special focus on managing data-driven transport systems, developing and maintaining transport-related databases, and advancing the implementation of electric bus (e-bus) systems. The position will ensure that data-driven approaches and innovative technologies contribute to the project’s objectives of reducing greenhouse gas emissions and improving public transport systems. 

• Coordinate Technology Solutions and prepare the deliverables for the development and implementation of IT-based/digital solutions for public transport operations, including database management systems to support fleet management, smart ticketing systems, and real-time monitoring tools/mobile app, route optimization, performance monitoring.
• Contribute on sustainable urban mobility solutions, focusing on e-bus systems, integration of electric vehicles (e-buses) into the urban transport system, including fleet management, route planning, and operational efficiency, IT/digital infrastructure, and data-driven decision-making processes.
• Coordinate the development and implementation on Data-driven Decision Management as urban mobility solutions.
• Support pilot Construction component at the pilot city level based on the design and plan to be reviewed and approved by SECO.
• Contribute to the development of knowledge products and policy briefs such as guidelines and toolkits to support implementation of Public Transport Technology and ensure effective knowledge transfer by documenting and disseminating lessons learned, best practices, and case studies related to Public Transport Technology as Record Manager.
• Contribute to capacity development programs, workshops, training sessions to build the technical expertise of local and regional stakeholders, including government agencies, practitioners, and transport management entities.
• Synergize with other projects or other developing partners to achieve common goals supporting Indonesia in the sustainable urban transport and mobility theme.
• Assist the Cluster Coordinator and Country Director on overarching issues related to the implementation of GIZ corporate strategy (e.g. Destination 2028) 

The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description. 

(While the position is anchored to the project “Sustainable Public Urban Transport (INMOTION)” PN. 2024.2083.4-003.00, which runs until 30.06.2029, you are part of the Urban Development cluster team, and as such support the Urban Development Cluster overall across all themes and projects.)

Job Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as civil engineering (road-based transportation). Knowledge on Intelligent Transport Systems and IT/digital solutions are highly preferred.
• Experience data-driven transport systems, maintaining transport-related databases, and implementation of electric bus (e-bus) systems.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in GIZ project and implementation.
• Experience with urban transport initiatives, climate change, urban and regional development are highly desirable.
• Proven experience in working with government agencies, international organizations, and local stakeholders.
• Proficiency in English (reading and writing).
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and report-writing skills.
• Excellent command of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Demonstrated ability to be involved in complex, multi-stakeholder projects and engage with multi-disciplinary teams. 

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 06^th November 2025 with subject line JA(PTT) – Inmotion

Please name your file as follow format:

Only short-listed candidates will be notified.