Indonesia Program Lead: Zero-Emission Transport & Policy

T&E; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 400,000,000 - 800,000,000; Full time

Job summary

T&E invites a seasoned Indonesia Program Lead to drive policy and advocacy for zero-emission transport and energy in Indonesia. You will shape strategy, build government and industry partnerships, manage complex projects and translate research into impactful policy actions.

The role focuses on road freight decarbonization, transport electrification, charging infrastructure and maritime electrification, with an international NGO background advantageous.

Qualifications

• At least 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in public policy, climate, transport, energy, international development or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience developing and delivering policy or advocacy strategies in Indonesia.
• Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and external partners.
• Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, research organizations or industry.
• Experience in an international organization or NGO is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of T&E’s policy and advocacy strategy in Indonesia, in coordination with the Regional Policy and Program Director – Asia-Pacific.
• Translate T&E’s regional and global priorities into strategies that respond to Indonesia’s political, economic and institutional context.
• Identify emerging policy opportunities and develop new projects and workstreams that can accelerate transport and energy decarbonization.
• Develop pathways from policy research and analysis to advocacy, demonstration and implementation.
• Lead T&E’s engagement on policies supporting zero-emission transport, including vehicle standards, electrification, charging infrastructure, fiscal measures, energy policy and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
• Develop clear policy recommendations based on T&E research and international experience and adapt them to the Indonesian context.
• Engage local policymakers and regulators to advance T&E’s policy objectives.
• Monitor political, regulatory and market developments and identify opportunities for T&E to influence policy debates.
• Lead and coordinate T&E projects in Indonesia, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery against agreed objectives, milestones and budgets.
• Manage relationships with research institutions, consultants and implementing partners.
• Commission and oversee research, policy analysis and other technical work where required.
• Monitor programme impact, identify risks and recommend adjustments to strategy and implementation.
• Support the development of pilot and demonstration initiatives that can help move zero-emission transport solutions from policy concepts towards implementation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with local government agencies, industry, research institutions, NGOs, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop coalitions and strategic partnerships capable of advancing transport decarbonization in Indonesia.
• Engage businesses and investors where their participation can help accelerate deployment of zero-emission technologies and infrastructure.
• Connect T&E’s Indonesia programme with relevant regional and international initiatives.
• Represent T&E in meetings with government, industry, civil society and other stakeholders.
• Represent T&E at conferences, workshops and other public forums in Indonesia and internationally when appropriate.
• Work with T&E communications colleagues and partners to translate technical research into clear and compelling policy narratives.
• Support media engagement and act as a spokesperson for T&E’s Indonesia programme where appropriate.
• Work closely with T&E’s Asia-Pacific team and policy experts in Europe to bring international experience and policy expertise into the Indonesian debate.
• Contribute Indonesian insights and experience to T&E’s broader Asia-Pacific strategy.
• Identify opportunities where developments in Indonesia can inform or influence transport decarbonization across Southeast Asia and other emerging markets.
• Support the APAC Regional Policy and Program Director in developing funding proposals and identifying opportunities to expand T&E’s work in Indonesia.
• Contribute to donor engagement, grant reporting and communication of programme results.
• Manage project budgets and ensure expenditure is consistent with funding agreements and T&E financial procedures.
• Coordinate consultants and project partners working on T&E’s Indonesia programme.
• As the programme grows, support recruitment and management of additional policy, research or campaign staff.
• Manage the Indonesian staff.

Job description

T&E invites a seasoned Indonesia Program Lead to drive policy and advocacy for zero-emission transport and energy in Indonesia. You will shape strategy, build government and industry partnerships, manage complex projects and translate research into impactful policy actions.

The role focuses on road freight decarbonization, transport electrification, charging infrastructure and maritime electrification, with an international NGO background advantageous.