Project Overview

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation services company for sustainable development that operates globally. It belongs to the government of the Federal Republic of Germany but operates as a private company with more than 20,000 employees in 120 countries.

GIZ International Services (InS) is a section of GIZ that offers the company’s services to international clients, both from the public sector (international organisations, development banks, governments) and private sector companies.

In Indonesia, GIZ serves as a trusted partner and technical advisor to the Government of Indonesia by delivering integrated solutions in Energy Transition, Resilient Nature, and Sustainable Urban Development. The Energy Programme supports the shift toward a sustainable energy system through bilateral cooperation and contributions to the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP). The Resilient Nature Cluster promotes a multi-layered approach that combines conservation, sustainable resource management, climate adaptation (Nexus), international cooperation, and strengthened disaster risk reduction.

Through its International Services department, GIZ has been commissioned by multiple companies in the battery value chain to implement the “Nickel Impact Programme Indonesia (NIPI)” in Central Halmahera Regency, North Maluku Province, Indonesia. The project aims to address community-prioritized environmental and social challenges in the Weda Bay nickel mining and refining area, with a focus on improving health outcomes, securing access to clean water, and protecting aquatic biodiversity. Building on an initial assessment of local priorities, the project delivers immediate action on urgent priorities and participatory research to better understand the changes to aquatic biodiversity and their root causes. These insights will guide the development of long-term restoration strategies aimed at strengthening ecosystem health and community resilience. Project implementation will closely involve local communities along all of its steps. For this, a community forum will be created. An additional key need is to engage the nickel industry as partner to address adverse impacts of nickel production. This will require significant work on trust building between communities and industry players.

We seek one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for this position.

Tasks & Responsibilities

The Team Leader and Community Engagement Expert is responsible for the implementation of the project in Indonesia.

The Team Leader:

• Is responsible for the operational implementation of the project according to timelines and at high quality.
• Leads the local team and sub-contractors; ensures timely and high-quality service delivery.
• Leads team members and encourages their development.
• Sets up and runs a community forum consisting of community representatives, authorities, and private sector, among others.
• Ensures that relevant stakeholders, through the community forum, are included at an early stage in design, decision-making and implementation of health, water access, and biodiversity work.
• Carries out detailed planning of project phases together with the project team and local partners.
• Adapts the project design where necessary together with the project management, local partners and clients.
• Provides timely and high-quality project progress reporting to clients based on a template provided by HQ.
• Leads stakeholder engagement and relationship building in Weda Bay.
• Ensures active community outreach and engagement through appropriate methods, including vulnerable groups and taking into consideration power dynamics.
• Prepares, moderates and facilitates discussions, strategic decision-making and negotiations.
• Provides conflict mediation between communities and/or other stakeholders where necessary.
• Promotes institutional learning and ensures that lessons learnt from different projects are considered.

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

Job Requirements

• Advanced university degree (PhD. or Master) in social sciences, environmental sciences, geography, law or other related disciplines.
• Very good interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Outstanding communication skills and diplomatic skills.
• Excellent knowledge of spoken and written English and Bahasa; good knowledge of Chinese is an advantage.

• Minimum 7 (seven) years of professional experience in community engagement in Indonesia, preferably (in part) in North Maluku Province. History of building trust and delivering agreements.
• Minimum 3 (three) years professional experience in designing and leading multi-stakeholder participation processes and managing relationships with participants.
• Minimum 4 (four) years of experience in leading and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.
• Minimum 4 (four) years of experience in project management. Experience in projects funded by the private sector or international donors will be considered an asset.
• Proven experience in working with indigenous communities.
• Proven experience in corporate reporting.
• Preferably very good knowledge of the Indonesian institutional landscape of the mining (in particular nickel) sector.
• Experience in working with NGOs in the environmental and/or human rights sectors will be considered an asset.
• Experience in working with provincial and local authorities will be considered an asset.
• Experience in working with marine biodiversity or public health will be considered an asset.

Duty Station: Preferably Central Halmahera Regency (Weda Bay), North Maluku, Indonesia. Jakarta could be a possibility for excellent candidates.

Joining Date: 01.08.2025

Direct Supervisor:  Project Director of NIPI Project

How to Apply

Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and list of references) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by June 18^th, 2025, with subject line NIPI – Team Lead & Expert in Community Engagement.

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Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.