Lowongan Kerja Jakarta Raya Posisi Indonesia: Bioenergy Economy Investment Expert di Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI)

SCOPE OF WORK

The Consultant shall carry out the scope of services with the below activities:

i. Evaluate the conditions of financing and investing in bioenergy in Indonesia, including the constraints, challenges and opportunities for bioenergy investments.

ii. Analyze the financing needs to close the gap between current contribution of bioenergy to the energy mix and government targets.

iii. Analyze the financial and economic benefits of investments in bioenergy for non-electricity use in Indonesia compared to the existing energy used, such as:

a) Biofuel for Non-Electricity Use (e.g., Bio Avtur, Bio Ethanol, Bio Methana, Bio-briquette, Green Fuels, and Bio Diesel)

b) Mandatory Blending Fuel (e.g., B30 and B40)

iv. Provide input and recommendations on how to accelerate investment to utilize bioenergy for non-electricity use, including strategic planning advice as well as policy advice for the acceleration in Indonesia to be included in the RPJMN 2025 – 2***.

v. To provide Cost Benefit Analysis & Provide input and recommendation on bioenergy (biofuel) financing mechanism.

vi. Determine indicators and targets per year as well as a breakdown of proposed program activities to attract and accelerate investments in bioenergy for non-electricity use, matching the RPJMN duration (5 years).

vii. The study should align with the 1st 5-year milestone in the RPJPN 2025-2*** and the current RPJMN 2020 – 2*** for renewable energy and bioenergy.

viii. In close cooperation with BAPPENAS and GGGI, develop the recommendations and help prepare an in-depth background study that may include roadmap, implementation strategy, business plan, and funding mechanism design potentially guiding BAPPENAS and stakeholders with the next steps.

ix. Play an active role in organizing and facilitating Government led meetings and workshops and the development of the Focus Group Discussion (FGD).

DELIVERABLES AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

All reports and outputs must be in English and Bahasa Indonesia, in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements, and submitted in hard copy and electronic formats along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, and interview notes. The Consultant shall also prepare presentation (*.pptx format) as required to present to the senior management of the Government/GGGI/stakeholders etc. The Individual Consultant will report to the GGGI RE-ACT Manager for the completion of the tasks and duties at the GGGI in which the Individual Consultant will be retained. The expected outputs of the Consultant will be as follows:

Table 1: Output of the Consultant Work

This consultancy work is anticipated to be implemented within 5months, starting from March 2023, and is expected to be completed by August 2023 (effectively 60 man-days).

 The contract is a deliverable-based contract, in which payments are made according to the schedule presented in Table 1 above. The Consultant shall directly report to and coordinate day-to-day activities with the RE-ACT Project Manager of GGGI and BAPPENAS. The Consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings, the precise schedule of which is to be determined based on consultation with the consultant and GGGI.

Upon GGGI’s request, the Consultant shall produce a formal progress report (2-3 pages) for GGGI’s management committee that includes: an overview of the project, a narrative description of project activities, detailed information on project objectives and milestones, actual achievements made against the initially set timeline, etc.

 BAPPENAS requests the final report in Bahasa Indonesia. However, the consultant must submit the report both in English and Bahasa Indonesia, in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements. All documents should be submitted in soft copy along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, minutes of meeting and interview notes. The consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings. The precise schedule is to be determined based on consultation during the kick-off meeting. The key performance indicator are 100% on time delivery as per “Timetable and reporting arrangements” and no late, incorrect or in complete delivery as per output. 

EXPERTISE INFORMATION

• Master-degree in finance/economics/business management and/or other related fields. A Doctorate-degree is preferable.
• In-depth knowledge of renewable energy financing as well as bioenergy financing mechanisms and enabling policies and regulations, especially in developing countries.
• In-depth knowledge and a minimum of 15-year experience in providing financial analysis, investment structuring, and implementing financing mechanisms in developing countries.
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with technical, managerial, and/or decision makers and proven ability to write in English.
• Ability to secure collaboration and agreement with stakeholders, either government or other donors, reflecting empathy of perspectives and identifying recognition of mutual/complimentary interest
• Excellent in report development and presenting the study results to related project stakeholders, Governments (national/local), GGGI, other stakeholders)
• Cultural sensitivity and respect for differences, including in opinions.
• Has an experienced with SEA (Strategic Environment Assessment) or understanding of the SEA in principle will be an advantage.

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

To be considered for this position, the Candidate must meet the minimum qualification as listed above. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the evaluation criteria factor as below. GGGI does not pay for any expenses associated with this assignment, unless expenses are pre-authorized by GGGI. Reference check will be conducted on the Candidate during the interview. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

Selection Criteria:

1. Professional Competency (10 points): Master-degree in finance, economics or business management and/or other related fields. A Doctorate-degree is preferable.
2. Experience (15 points): In-depth knowledge and a minimum of 15-year experience in providing financial analysis, investment structuring, and implementing financing mechanisms for renewable energy in developing countries.
3. Communication (15 points): Level IV (fluent) oral and writing ability in English is required. This means an ability to participate in professional meetings in English and writing reports in English.
4. Technical Knowledge (30 points): The Candidate must have strong understanding of the Indonesian renewable energy financing & investment landscape. S/he must have a strong understanding of the Government of Indonesia plans, policies, system, ministries, agencies, and institutions, including the challenges and opportunities associated with de-centralization. S/he must have a good understanding of international development programs as well as for profit and not for profit private sector engagement. S/he must have solid and proven knowledge of the design, management, and evaluation of development programs in Indonesia.
5. Individual Competency (30 points): In-depth knowledge of renewable energy financing as well as bioenergy financing mechanisms and policy/regulation especially in developing countries. 

Maximum Available Points: 100

At GGGI’s discretion, reference checks and interviews may be conducted as part of the evaluation process.

Applicants must also include in their application package as follows:

1. A cover letter of no more than two (2) pages that demonstrates how the candidate’s qualifications meet the work requirements (in English);
2. A curriculum vitae which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience and career achievements related to the assignment (in English);
3. Names, current and accurate contract numbers (email and phone) of three (3) professional references that have knowledge of the applicant’s abilities to perform the duties set forth in the solicitation (in English);
4. A concept note related to the analysis of the needs of this background study to close the gap between the existing condition and the current reality one as well as future planning of the government related to the social & environment perspective. This concept note should also be able to answer: “why this study is needed?; what make the differences with this study to justify the assignment?;” (maximum of 2 pages; in English).

All of the above information must be included in the application package in order for the package to considered complete.

Interest candidates should send the above information directly in the link ***************

All application submitted by GGGI website or e-mail, must be in GGGI Seoul, no later than March 20, 2023, at 5:00 p.m. Korean Standard Time (KST). Application submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment

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