Local Research & Implementation Manager

Bauhaus Earth; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 1,000,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Bauhaus Earth seeks a Local Research & Implementation Manager to lead on-site execution of regenerative construction initiatives in Indonesia. You will act as the senior in-country representative, translating Berlin HQ strategy into actionable field tasks and overseeing technical research, prototyping, and bamboo material handling.

You will manage site execution, ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards, and report local risks and opportunities to Berlin.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience in Indonesia with government ministries, municipal partners, developers, and local communities.
• Proven track record managing physical construction projects and site execution in housing or built-environment contexts.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (C1).

Responsibilities

• In-Country Representation: serve as senior in-country point of contact for government ministries, municipalities, and local stakeholders.
• Bridge between Berlin HQ and local execution, translating global strategy into locally actionable tasks.
• Oversee technical research, prototyping, and construction on the ground.
• Oversee local material sourcing and testing of bamboo and other nature-based materials, ensuring safety and environmental standards.
• Monitor risks and opportunities, reporting to the project lead in Berlin.

Skills

In-country liaison

Field leadership

Construction management

Bamboo materials

Education

Master's degree in Architecture/Civil Engineering/Urban Planning/Environmental Engineering/International Development

Job description

Local Research & Implementation Manager

The BAMBU BARU project aims to position Indonesia as a leader in regenerative construction by leveraging regionally sourced bamboo given its wide availability across the archipelago. It builds on a foundational phase carried out through the ReBuilt Initiative (February 2023 - December 2025) , which explored locally specific pathways for shifting the built environment away from carbon-intensive materials toward nature-based alternatives, generating knowledge on natural systems and socio-spatial dynamics and developing a roadmap for regenerative development demonstrated by the award-winning BaleBio Pavilion in Bali, an 84-square-meter community hub built from engineered bamboo and salvaged materials to demonstrate active carbon sequestration.

Beyond individual pavilions, the project collaborates with the Indonesian Ministry of Housing to integrate Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT) into national affordable housing standards and subsidy programs, creating a blueprint for climate-resilient, low-cost homes that support local economies and ecological restoration.

Your mission

• In-Country Representation: Serve as Bauhaus Earth's senior in-country point of contact and top local representative in Indonesia for government ministries, municipal partners, and local stakeholders.
• Headquarters-to-Field Translation: Act as the operational bridge between Berlin Headquarters and local execution, translating global strategy and priorities into locally actionable tasks.
• Technical & Construction Leadership: Oversee and lead technical research, physical prototyping, and construction execution on the ground.
• Nature-based Material Supply Chain & Quality Control: Oversee local nature-based material sourcing and processing (specifically bamboo harvesting, treatment, and testing), ensuring physical prototyping and construction activities strictly comply with structural safety and environmental quality standards.
• Risk & Opportunity Management: Continuously monitor operational environments to report local risks, regulatory constraints, and strategic opportunities directly to the project lead in Berlin.

Your profile

• Education: Master's degree in Architecture, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Environmental Engineering, or International Development.
• In-Country Experience: 3+ years of direct, hands-on experience working on the ground in Indonesia with government ministries, municipal partners, developers, and local communities.
• Technical & Field Oversight: Proven track record managing physical construction projects, technical implementation, and site execution in housing or built-environment contexts.
• Languages: Native/Full professional fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and full professional fluency in English (C1).
• Travel Openness: Willingness to travel within Indonesia for site visits and travel to Berlin approximately 3 times per year.
• Material & Construction Expertise: Hands-on experience with bamboo, bio-based materials, or alternative structural systems.
• Stakeholder Diplomacy: Strong political acumen and experience navigating institutional relationships across Indonesian government frameworks.
• Reporting & Compliance: Familiarity with international research frameworks, donor compliance, and project management tools.