Project Overview

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 Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

The ASEAN region is at a critical juncture in its energy transition and efforts to combat climate change. As one of the fastest-growing economic areas in the world, ASEAN’s energy demand is projected to increase by 60% by 2040, driven by rapid urbansation, industrialisation, and rising living standards. Energy is a vital component of ASEAN’s regional development. While fossil fuels, particularly coal, still dominate the energy mix, the utilisation of renewable energy and increased energy efficiency has become critical to sustainable development. Recognizing this, ASEAN has set ambitious targets through the ASEAN Plan of Action for Energy Cooperation (APAEC), which sets out priorities to ensure energy security, accessibility, affordability and sustainability across the region. Aiming to increase the share of renewable energy to 23% and to reduce energy intensity by 30% by 2025 (relative to 2005 levels), these targets underscore the sector’s significant role in both mitigating emissions and addressing climate adaptation challenges, making energy policy a cornerstone of ASEAN’s climate action strategy.

At the same time, ASEAN is highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, with rising sea levels, extreme weather events, and changes in precipitation patterns affecting millions of people. Most of ASEAN Member States have committed to ambitious climate mitigation and adaptation targets as part oftheir Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) under the Paris Agreement, with a strong focus on transforming the energy sector alongside broader climate action. These commitments emphasize the need to increase renewable energy adoption, enhance energy efficiency, and build resilience to climate impacts affecting key sectors. However, the successful implementation of these goals requires not only government action but also widespread public and corporate engagement.

The ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) is mandated, in accordance with the ASEAN Charter, to provide support for the effective implementation of ASEAN’s decisions and agreements, including in the area of energy cooperation. In this regard, ASEC coordinates and monitors regional initiatives to promote energy security, enhance access to affordable and sustainable energy. The Energy and Mineral Division (EMD) of ASEC serves as the backbone for implementing ASEAN’s energy vision to support the ASEAN Member States, assisting in achieving energy security, affordability, sustainability and integration across Southest Asia.

Supporting the EMD of ASEC, the ASEAN EU-German Climate Action Programme (CAP) and ASEAN Cooling: Energy Efficiency and Climate Mitigation in Sectors with High Cooling Demand are seeking a Technical Advisor to perform successfully the range of diversified tasks related to ASEAN German-related projects in ASEAN.

To support implementation of the ASEAN cluster in Indonesia, we seek 1 (one) motivated and qualified candidate, national from one of the ASEAN Member States, located in Jakarta for:

Technical Advisor

(Support the coordination with the ASEAN Energy and Minerals Division and AMS stakeholders)

Responsibilities

The Advisor will  be responsible to provide necessary policy and administrative support to the ASEAN Secretariat, particularly to support activities under the ASEAN Ministers of Energy Meeting (AMEM) and its subordinate bodies.

• Provide technical support to the ASEAN Secretariat (ASEC) on servicing respective meetings, especially on:

• Develop and provide the relevant documents and logistical information for the meetings.
• Assist in the development or summary record of the meetings.
• Support in drafting any relevant/needed document for ASEAN Secretariat on the follow-up actions and decisions.

• Provide administrative support with respect to implementation of programmes and projects in the areas of energy especially on the Climate Action Project (CAP) and ASEAN Cooling, among others:

• To assist in the development of formulating, appraising and preparing projects document.
• Maintain an information system on the overall status of projects

• Facilitate the request of the ASEAN Secretariat Energy and Minerals Division (EMD)
• Prepare, compile and maintain data records and documentation of the activities, decisions and initiatives related to the sectors.
• Provide drafting and research assistance towards the preparation of technical, policy and information papers in order to facilitate the achievement of programmes, projects and activities under the purview of the Division.
• Provide information for Member States related to meetings or workshops under Energy and Minerals Division.
• Support the Implementation of Climate Action Programme (CAP) and ASEAN Cooling to be aligned with energy priorities and agenda.

This assignment corresponds to a full-time workload for the advisor. The advisor will advise and work closely with the Head of Energy and Mineral Division of ASEC but remains under the supervision of GIZ.

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

Job Requirements

1. Master’s degree in economics, Management, Engineering, Energy Systems, or an appropriate related field or discipline.
2. A minimum three (3) years of qualifying work experience in policy, research and other technical roles in the relevant area.
3. Demonstrated ability to plan and organize tasks and workflows, work collaboratively, solve problems in complex environments, and manage multiple tasks under pressure while adhering to deadlines; Proven skills in problem solving in a complex organizational environment and in work planning.
4. Competency in computer skills with adequate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Outlook where relevant to the position
5. Good drafting skills and good command of English (minimum C1), written and spoken.
6. Good communication & coordination, planning & organization, accountability, teamwork and willing to continuous learning.

Duty Station: Jakarta

Joining Date: a.s.a.p.

Direct Supervisor: Lead Energy Component Advisor

How to Apply

Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and list of references) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by June 15^th, 2025, with subject line CAP & COOLING – Technical Advisor.

Please name your file as follow format:

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified