Long-term Advisor for Power Sector Modelling in Indonesia

Danish Energy Agency; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 550,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meaningful work

Cross-cultural collaboration

International environment

Professional growth

Job summary

Danish Energy Agency, as part of the bilateral Indonesia-Denmark Energy Partnership, seeks a long-term advisor to share expertise in power sector modelling and energy sector development. You will work with MEMR and Danish partners to drive informed policy decisions.

You will support long-term planning, translate modelling outputs into actionable recommendations, and engage with diverse stakeholders across government, industry, and international partners.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or equivalent in energy/environmental management, economics, political science, engineering, or related field.
• Experience with power sector modelling and ability to translate results into policy insights.
• Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities.
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to MEMR's Directorate General of Electricity for long-term power sector planning.
• Develop and apply power sector models and translate analyses into evidence-based policy recommendations for decision-makers.
• Collaborate with MEMR, Danish Energy Agency, and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia.
• Support cross-cultural coordination across MEMR departments and partner priorities.

Skills

Power modelling

Stakeholder management

Policy translation

English communication

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in energy/environmental management / economics / political science / engineering

Tools

Balmorel

TIMES

LEAP

Sisyfos-R

Job description

Join our team of energy specialists and play a meaningful role in supporting Indonesia's future energy landscape. Your power sector insights and ability to translate technical results into policy recommendations will be instrumental in supporting the Indonesian government partners in achieving their ambitious development and climate targets.

About The Job

We are looking for a professional who can combine technical and analytical skills with the ability to build trust and navigate a complex stakeholder landscape. You will join our bilateral Indonesia-Denmark Energy Partnership as a long-term advisor with the purpose of sharing your know-how about power sector modelling and energy sector development.

You will be embedded in Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), working closely with staff from Indonesian authorities, while maintaining a strong dialogue and collaboration with the Danish Energy Agency and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia.

Indonesia has set ambitious targets for expanding and decarbonising its power sector over the coming decades. Long-term energy planning plays a critical role in identifying pathways to achieve these objectives. In 2025, Indonesia adopted its first official long-term energy plan, outlining a pathway towards net-zero emissions by 2060.

You will provide technical expertise to MEMR's Directorate General of Electricity (DGE), which leads the country's long-term power sector planning using the Balmorel modelling framework. Working directly with national experts, you will support the development and application of power sector models and help translate analytical results into evidence-based policy recommendations for decision-makers.

Based at DGE, you will collaborate with a range of departments across MEMR in accordance with partner priorities and the agreed work programme.

We offer

• Meaningful work contributing to the development of the energy sector in the world's fourth most populous country, helping to ensure a reliable, affordable, and sustainable transition of the power sector.
• A unique opportunity to work across cultures and institutions, collaborating with Indonesia's Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), the Danish Energy Agency, and the Embassy of Denmark in Indonesia.
• Diverse responsibilities including analytical work, coordination with local partners and relation building.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development in a dynamic and international working environment.

About you

We are looking for a dedicated professional with:

• Relevant education: A master's degree or equivalent qualifications in energy or environmental management, economics, political science, engineering, or another field relevant to renewable energy and energy transition.
• Power sector modelling: Demonstrated experience with power sector modelling. Experience with tools such as TIMES, LEAP, Sisyfos-R, and/or Balmorel is considered an advantage but is not required.
• Relationship building skills: Experience with stakeholder management and professional relationship and trust building.
• Experience with the Danish energy sector: Experience and knowledge about Danish and international climate and energy policy, as well as a solid understanding of the Danish energy sector.
• Regulatory expertise: Solid and broad knowledge of the regulatory framework governing the Danish energy sector, preferably including technical, economic, and regulatory aspects. Familiarity with the Indonesian energy sector is considered an advantage but is not required.
• Clear and confident communication: Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Ability to communicate complex analyses, knowledge, and insights affectively to both technical and non-technical audience

Process

Expected start day is January 1st 2027 or soon hereafter.

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We welcome applicants of all genders, ages, abilities, and backgrounds, and encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.