GIZ JOB VACANCIES 2025
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 Energy Programme Indonesia acts as trusted partner and technical advisor to the Government of Indonesia for the transition towards a sustainable energy system.
The Energy Transition Cluster of GIZ Indonesia works across five thematic areas:
- Power system transformation
- Sustainable energy finance
- Industry decarbonisation
- Island energy solutions
- Just Energy Transition
The Built Environment’s Energy Transition Finance Advisor shall provide technical and strategic advice to the Indonesian government as part of the Energy Programme which seeks to streamline policy and finance advisory work towards Indonesian ministries across all energy projects.
We seek one (1) motivated and qualified Indonesian candidate for: Built Environment & Energy Transition Finance Advisor
Tasks & Responsibilities
- Under the guidance of the Sustainable Energy Finance (SEF) Lead, as a member of the SEF Unit under the German Indonesian Energy Team, contribute to an integrated, programmatic approach to delivering advisory works to our partners beyond project boundaries.
- Design and implement technical and strategic advisory and capacity development activities tailored to the demand of the political partner(s); conduct investment analysis (financial due diligence, financial models, cost-effectiveness analysis, etc) to accelerate the Indonesian energy transition, develop financing strategies for resilient and efficient buildings through policy advice, capacity building and international collaboration.
- Advise and support the political partner on the development of integrated financial policies and strategies to bring built environment projects and initiatives for energy transition and improve the strategic framework for public-private partnerships (PPPs) for long-lasting sector transformation.
- Monitor, evaluate, and mitigate financial risks associated with energy transition projects; assess the financial impact of climate-related risks, as well as relevant update globally and their impact as the basis for the advisory work.
- Conceptualization of Terms of Reference for the procurement of external consultants, and subsequent steering of external international and local consultants, including designing, preparation, organization, facilitation, and documentation of related events, workshops, and conferences.
- Write, revise, and review reports, brochures, and recommendations for internal and external audiences, and other documents, ensuring high-quality outputs.
- Develop and maintain relationships with the political partner and other relevant public and private sector stakeholders, including acting as a knowledge expert to high-level government representatives (Indonesian and German) and other relevant stakeholders in various formats.
- Contribute from your field of expertise to the GIZ portfolio development, including participation in the preparation of new project concepts.
The brief profile is not intended to provide a full and complete description of the tasks.
While the position is anchored to the project “SETI (Sustainable Energy Transition in Indonesia)”, which runs until 31.07.2028, you support the Energy Programme and projects within the Energy Transition Cluster.
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in economics, energy and environmental science, climate science, public finance, sustainable finance/banking, green infrastructures, business administration, or a similar relevant field,
- Proactive team member that having financial expertise and related energy sector knowledge,
- At least 3 (five) years professional working experience in renewable energy and energy efficiency, development cooperation, building and commercial sectors, green building, energy and environmental finance, and or public and private finance,
- Deep understanding of the Indonesian built environment sector decarbonization, as well as its relevant actors,
- Strong network and show ability to analyse complex data and identify trends and opportunities in the Indonesian built environment initiatives for energy transition,
- Outstanding conceptual and strategic thinking skills with excellent written and verbal communication, interpersonal and presentation skills (English and Bahasa Indonesia),
- Previous experience in procurement and steering of external international donors and consultants.
Duty Station: Jakarta
Joining Date: a.s.a.p.
Direct Supervisor: Sustainable Energy Finance Topic Lead, GIZ Indonesia & ASEAN
Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including training and list of references) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by September 2nd, 2025, with subject line SETI – Built Environment & Energy Transition Finance Advisor.
Please name your file as follow format: [Your Complete Name]_[Motivation/CV/Latest Education Certificate] (i.e: Nakula Sadewa_CV or Nakula Sadewa_Motivation or Nakula Sadewa_Education Certificate) – the attachments are not more than 300 KB.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.