International Relations jobs in South Africa

Location: Indonesia
City: DKI Jakarta
Contract Type: Staff
Grade: X4
Salary scale: Country Scale
Contract Duration: 1 year with possible extension
Deadline: 10/07/2025
Job Reference: New-RP25-42

Please note that the deadline is based on Korean Standard Time Zone (KST, UTC+9)

INTRODUCTION TO GGGI

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is a treaty-based international, inter-governmental organization dedicated to supporting and promoting strong, inclusive and sustainable economic growth in developing countries and emerging economies. To learn more please visit about GGGI web page.

POSITION INFORMATION

The Project Assistant will provide coordination, and technical support for the implementation of the Renewable Energy Accelerated Transition (RE-ACT) project. To ensure smooth project execution, the Project Assistant will coordinate with the GGGI Indonesia energy program and liaise with relevant stakeholders at both the national and sub-national levels.

The Project Assistant’s responsibilities will focus on coordinating project activities, including organizing meetings, facilitating stakeholder engagement, and supporting event preparation. Additionally, the role involves providing monitoring and communication support by working closely with the GGGI Monitoring, Evaluation, Result, and Learning (MERL) Team. The Project Assistant will also contribute to data collection activities, including information gathering, data processing, and ensuring that technical information is accurately reported and disseminated.

PURPOSE

The Project Assistant will support the implementation and monitoring of the RE-ACT project, ensuring timely, high-quality delivery of project activities. The role requires coordinating with national and sub-national stakeholders, supporting monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL), and assisting in project management, communication, and reporting.

ENGAGEMENT

The Project Assistant will work as a part of GGGI’s Country Program and be based in Jakarta. Reporting to the RE-ACT Project Manager, S/he will work in close collaboration with the Project team.

The Project Assistant will conduct the following tasks, among others:

• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting: Support the MEL Officer in tracking project progress, collecting and processing data, and preparing high-quality reports, rationales, and stakeholder briefs in both English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Stakeholder Coordination and Engagement: Facilitate effective communication and coordination with government agencies, private sector partners, and development stakeholders; manage stakeholder databases; and support the organization of meetings, workshops, and consultations.
• Technical and Communication Support: Contribute to the preparation and review of knowledge products, and communication materials; conduct desk research; and synthesize regulatory and policy information relevant to the RE-ACT project.

DELIVERY

• Activity implementation log and stakeholder engagement records.
• Inputs to monthly/quarterly project progress reports.
• Drafts of meeting notes, policy briefs, and communication materials.
• Event documentation (agendas, reports, participant lists).
• Updated stakeholder and data management systems.
• Drafts of knowledge products and regulatory summaries.

Qualifications

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree in sustainable development, economics, international relations, engineering, or political science is preferred.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant working experience in renewable energy sector and policy development. Internship experience may be considered as part of the required experience.
• Experience in working with the government and non-government counterparts on a day-to-day basis in Indonesia is essential.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural and international organization is preferred.
• Experience in organizing events in a dynamic environment with a variety of stakeholders is highly preferred.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia for reporting and presentations are essential.
• Willingness for occasional travels to selected provinces.

FUNCTIONAL

• Experience in engaging with other government stakeholders to maintain relationships and build trust and identify potential alignment with the Project.
• Experience in administrative processes necessary for project implementation.
• Experience in research and analysis to support project implementation, with knowledge of quantitative methods as an asset.
• Team player, creative problem-solver, and innovative thinker.
• Excellent multi-cultural literacy and interest in being a part of an international team working in an evolving and entrepreneurial environment.
• Excellent communication (both written and oral) and facilitation skills.

CORPORATE

• Understand and actively support GGGI’s mission, vision and values.
• Promote the optimum use of public resources.
• Promote an organizational culture of trust, transparency, respect and partnership.
• Process and share information easily.
• Manage emotions and stress positively, build rapport and resolves conflict easily.
• Promote creativity and innovation among staff.
• Be able to lead where needed and support the Country Representatives to make sound decisions.

INTRODUCTION

Renewable Energy–Accelerated Transition (RE-ACT)

To support the Government of Indonesia (GOI) in achieving its renewable energy and net-zero emission targets, the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is implementing the “Renewable Energy–Accelerated Transition” (RE-ACT) project in Indonesia. The RE-ACT project, which commenced in October 2021 and spans five years, is funded by the Government of New Zealand. The project collaborates with the GOI to address policy barriers and challenges, aiming to create an enabling policy environment that stimulates private investment in renewable energy, thereby facilitating more ambitious Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) based on accelerated renewable energy adoption.

The project encompasses the development and implementation of supporting policy frameworks, stakeholder engagement, capacity development, and the creation of de-risking instruments and financing mechanisms.

The RE-ACT project is led by the Directorate for Various New and Renewable Energy at the Directorate General for New Energy, Renewable Energy, and Energy Conservation (EBTKE) under the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR), with BAPPENAS serving as the co-chair of the project.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.