Air Quality Researcher (Consultant)

Clean Air Asia; Jakarta Pusat; À distance; IDR 180 000 000 - 300 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Clean Air Asia in Indonesia seeks an Air Quality Researcher (Consultant) to develop datasets and perform analyses for profiling emissions from MSEs and evaluating the air quality benefits of electric truck adoption. The position requires collaboration with the Indonesia Director and partners across government, industry, and academia.

The consultancy runs for 12 months with home-based work and occasional field activities, targeting data collection, modelling, and reporting to inform policy

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in air quality management.
• Ability to analyze and quantify air pollution and GHG emissions.
• Experience with LEAP or similar modelling tools is an advantage.
• Fluent in English with strong written, analytical, presentation, and reporting skills.
• Experience working with different Indonesian local governments is an advantage.

Responsabilités

• Conduct primary and secondary data collection to support project activities.
• Compile activity data, emission data and other relevant information from government, industry, literature, field surveys, and other sources.
• Review and identify emission factors and methodologies for emission estimation.
• Support data cleaning, processing, quality checking, and data gaps identification.
• Support emission calculations and preliminary analysis.
• Support LEAP model inputs and scenario development.
• Coordinate with partners for data collection and verification.
• Provide technical inputs for reports, presentations, and outputs.
• Formulate project reports for deliverables.
• Work on other project tasks as needed.
• Support other initiatives under Clean Air Asia’s Indonesia program.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Reporting skills

Fluent in English

Attention to detail

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in environmental engineering

Other related disciplines (environmental management, physical sciences, atmospheric sciences)

Outils

LEAP modelling tools

Description du poste

Clean Air Asia is an international non-governmental organization leading the regional mission for better air quality, and healthier, more livable cities throughout Asia. Our mission is to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in Asia and contribute to the development of a more sustainable, equitable and healthier region. We empower governments and cities by inspiring action and focusing efforts on the planning and implementation of solutions at scale, fostering regional cooperation to address issues of mutual concern, and ensuring the integration of air quality management across sectors and institutions. Our work focuses on implementing solutions that reduce air pollution, its detrimental health impacts and mitigate the climate crisis. We do so by providing policy guidance, building capacity, and making a compelling case for action among stakeholders at city, national, and regional levels. Since 2008, we have been a United Nations-recognized partnership comprised of more than 250 organizations in Asia and internationally, with six Country Networks (Indonesia, Malaysia, Nepal, the Philippines, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam). Our headquarters are in Manila, Philippines, and we have offices in Beijing, China, and New Delhi, India.

In Indonesia, air quality issues are most severe in the Greater Jakarta area, known as Jabodetabek, which encompasses districts and cities across Banten, Jakarta, and West Java provinces. Addressing this a complex and multi-layered challenge that requires accurate data, political will, and strong partnerships. Therefore, to support informed and purposeful decision-making, science-based evidence is required. Clean Air Asia is implementing studies aimed at strengthening the evidence base for air pollution mitigation in Indonesia. Two ongoing initiatives require additional technical support for data collection, compilation, processing, and preliminary analysis under Clean Air Fund and ViriyaENB.

The first initiative focuses on profiling emissions from Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and other relevant small scale industrial activities. The study aims to better understand their activity characteristics, energy consumption, emission sources, and potential emission reduction opportunities, including information that can support the development of appropriate financing mechanisms.

The second initiative assesses the potential air quality and health benefits of electric truck adoption in Indonesia. The study will establish baseline freight activity and emissions, with particular attention to PM2.5 and black carbon (BC), and develop the data required to assess different electric truck adoption scenarios. The study may include selected freight corridors or regions in Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Nusa Tenggara.

II. OBJECTIVE

The Air Quality Researcher (Consultant) will be engaged to support the development of datasets and technical analysis required for profiling emission from MSEs and assessing air quality and health benefits of electric truck adoption in Indonesia.

III. RESPONSIBILITIES AND SCOPE OF WORK

In coordination with the Air Quality and Climate Lead, the consultant shall carry out activities as detailed below. However, these are not exhaustive as there may be changes depending on the project scope and approach as discussed and agreed upon with Clean Air Asia team.

• Conduct primary and secondary data collection to support project activities
• Compile activity data, emission data, and other relevant information from government, industry, literature, field surveys, and other available sources
• Review and identify appropriate emission factors and methodologies for emission estimation
• Support data cleaning, processing, quality checking, and identification of data gaps
• Support emission calculations and preliminary analysis where required
• Support the development and application of LEAP models, including preparation of input data, baseline conditions, and emission reduction scenarios.
• Coordinate with project partners and relevant stakeholders for data collection and verification
• Provide technical inputs for project reports, presentations, and other project outputs.
• Formulate a project report respective to the deliverables of the project.
• Perform other roles and tasks in relation to the project.
• Support the implementation of other projects under Clean Air Asia’s Policy, Research, and Outreach Program as assigned by the Indonesia Director.

IV. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS AND CRITERIA

• A bachelor's degree in environmental engineering, environmental management, physical sciences, atmospheric sciences, or other similar disciplines
• A minimum of three (3) years of relevant working experience in air quality management
• Able to analyze and quantify air pollution levels and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from development projects under the energy, industry, transport, urban, and agriculture sector
• Experience with LEAP or similar modelling tools is an advantage
• Fluent in spoken and written English; with strong written, analytical, presentation, and reporting skills
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Experience working in different local governments in Indonesia is an advantage

V. OUTPUT/REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

During the engagement, the Consultant is expected to deliver outputs as agreed upon in the project's work plan. These may include technical reports, emission inventories, data analyses, and Clean Air Action Plan recommendations, among others. All outputs must be submitted on time, of high quality, and aligned with Clean Air Asia’s standards.

Monthly payments will be processed upon submission of a signed invoice and approved timesheet covering the relevant period.

VI. DURATION, and FEES

The selected candidate will be appointed for 12 months under a consultancy contract covering 20-22 person-days per month, with the possibility of an extension based on funding and satisfactory performance. The professional fee is competitive but may vary subject to the candidate’s professional qualifications and work experience. The Consultant will primarily work from home with occasional fieldwork as required by the project.

All applicants must clearly state in their cover letter how they meet the job specification above, as well as contact details of three referees.

We encourage early applications as applications will be processed as they arrive so the recruiting process may end earlier than closing date. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.