GIZ JOB VACANCIES 2025
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).
GIZ is currently implementing a program, funded by the International Climate Initiative (IKI) of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK), called “Clean, Affordable, and Secure Energy for Southeast Asia“ (CASE), PN. 2018.9078.9-003.00. The CASE programme aims to drive change in the power sector in Southeast Asia (SEA) towards increased ambition concerning climate change. It focuses on the four main SEA countries, including Indonesia in terms of energy demand, and foresees regional interventions. Overall, the program aims to change the narrative of the direction of the energy sector in SEA has substantially shifted towards an evidence-based energy transition (ET), aiming to increase political ambition to comply with the Paris Agreement.
Anchored in Indonesia with the political partner the Ministry of National Development Plan/National Development Planning Agency (PPN/Bappenas), the program CASE is implemented by GIZ Indonesia and the Institute for Essential Services Reform (IESR) with further support from international partners, Agora Energiewende and New Climate Institute. CASE will propose evidence-based narrative as solutions to answer the challenges met by decision-makers in the design and implementation process of the energy system of the future and build societal support around those solutions to achieve energy transition. Evidence-based solutions derived from a joint fact-finding approach, involving expert analysis and dialogue to work towards consensus by narrowing areas of disagreement.
The project objective is to be achieved through three areas of intervention, clustered in five outputs:
- Output I – Research and Evidence: The evidence base for an energy transition in SEA is improved.
- Output II – Transparency and Mapping: Transparency and coordination of activities related to energy transition is strengthened to maximize synergies.
- Output III – Dialogue (non-energy sector): The dialogue on energy transition within government (and public) bodies is improved.
- Output IV – Technical Assistance (energy sector): Capacities of key energy sector stakeholders on energy transition are strengthened.
- Output V – Promoting public discourse: A public discourse on energy transition is established.
The programme works through cross-sector collaboration, research, and stakeholder dialogue to align energy strategies with climate goals. CASE Indonesia team manages a range of activities that require operational discipline, effective coordination, and strong internal communication and collaboration — all areas where this trainee will contribute directly.
To support the thematic area, we seek one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for:
Trainee on Project Operations & Knowledge Management
Responsibilities
The trainee will contribute to the effective execution of CASE programme activities and the broader GIZ Indonesia Energy Programme. The traineeship program will provide benefits to deepen knowledge on practical experience on supporting the key elements of project operations and knowledge management in international cooperation. It can also broaden his/her understanding on energy transition in Indonesia and the ASEAN region.
The trainee will support the daily coordination and communication functions of the CASE Indonesia team, with direct supervision from Advisor. This role includes both technical and operational contributions, with emphasis on structured project tracking and internal documentation and collaboration.
The traineeship will be specifically accountable for the following areas, but not limited to:
- Assist in monitoring progress of activities, using internal planning tools to track milestones, deliverables, and follow-ups.
- Support project documentation efforts by organizing files, templates, and written outputs into structured formats for internal use.
- Support to collect, organize, and prepare knowledge product’s content related to project impacts, lessons learned, and ongoing collaboration.
- Support to contribute to internal communication materials, especially related to reporting, coordination, and knowledge sharing.
Tasks
Under guidance from the Advisors and in collaboration with other team members, the Trainee will perform the following tasks:
- Support project management cycles using Ms Teams on internal project meetings, managing updated activity schedules, and ongoing tracking project reports.
- Coordinate with related advisors to ensure that event’s documentations such as materials, participant lists, report’s submission and post-event documentation are prepared and submitted as required.
- Support the preparation of draft communications materials such as internal reports, documentation of good practices, and potentially proposal inputs.
- Support on producing and adapting diverse communication assets derived from research findings and other project output for various platforms.
- Fresh graduate, bachelor’s degree or final year master’s student in energy studies, environment, international relations, public policy, social science, or other relevant fields.
- Basic knowledge and familiarity on energy transition or power sector and environmental issues and policies, particularly in Indonesia.
- Prior exposure to project management methodologies, organizational skills, including monitoring, evaluation, and learning would be advantageous.
- Experience in conducting desk research, assisting on event management, and working on data analysis and visualization will be an advantage.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Teams and other standard collaboration tools
- Good communication, organizational and project management skills.
- Good command of Ms. Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
- Proficiency in English and excellent writing skills.
- Comfortable preparing and reviewing written materials such as briefings, reports, or summaries
- Ability to work in a team and to adapt to an international working environment.
Please note that you can only apply for this traineeship if you are currently enrolled as a student, or your graduation was no longer than one year ago.
Duty Station: Jakarta
Working Hours: 5 working days per week, 8 working hours per day
Expected Joining Date: 1 July 2025 to 31 December 2025 (6 months)
Direct Supervisor: Project Component Manager of CASE
Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and references list) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by June 25th, 2025, with subject line CASE – Trainee on PO & KM.
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) the attachments are not more than 300 KB.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.