PURPOSE OF THE VIDEO

The RTD Partners seeks to develop a high-quality video to:

• Foster regional learning and knowledge sharing by capturing lessons from the implementation of the EUDR Regional Technical Dialogue across ASEAN.
• Synthesize key insights and perspectives by summarizing challenges, opportunities, and multi-stakeholder views across commodity sectors, including smallholders, private sector, associations, and governments.
• Highlight solutions and promote dissemination by documenting practical examples, recommendations, and progress on EUDR readiness for regional partners, donors, and policymakers.

The video will serve as a knowledge product to increase awareness, share practical experiences, and strengthen cross-country collaboration in meeting EUDR requirements.

SCOPE OF WORK

The IBCSD–TFA Secretariat seeks a qualified Technical Consultant / Video Development Specialist to carry out the following tasks:

1. Concept Development

1. Curate initial ideas, storylines, and key messages for the video.
2. Present proposed concepts to the consortium for alignment.
3. Integrate feedback from key stakeholders into the final video concept note.

1. Data Gathering & Stakeholder Engagement

1. Conduct bilateral meetings, interviews, and/or participate in FGDs and RTDs with sector stakeholders (smallholders, private companies, commodity associations, government bodies, NGOs).
2. Gather relevant visual footage (e.g., rubber/palm/cocoa plantations, interviews, dialogue sessions).
3. Collect insights, case studies, and materials to inform the video narrative.

1. Content Development

1. Draft the video script and storyline based on collected data and consultation results.
2. Produce a first-cut video (including narration, graphics, subtitles, and animations as needed).
3. Incorporate iterative feedback from consortium partners.
4. Provide post-production editing and final tuning of the video in consultation with the consortium

1. Finalisation & Delivery

1. Produce the final version of the knowledge video, optimized for:

• Event presentations
• Online platforms (YouTube, websites, social media)

1. Provide all raw footage, working files, and final rendered versions.
2. Deliver a short documentation note summarizing the process, messages, and recommended use cases.

DELIVERABLES

The consultant is expected to deliver:

1. Video Concept and Key Messages Deck
2. Script and Storyboard
3. Raw Footage & Interview Recordings
4. Draft (First-cut) Video
5. Provide voice-over, infographics, key facts, figures, and/or statistics for the video
6. Provide clean versions (with and without subtitles) of the edited video and deliver to hard drive; and digital drive
7. Final Knowledge Video (duration approx. 4–7 minutes)
8. Provide the short version of the video (2-minute duration) for social media
9. Documentation Note summarizing insights captured through production

10. Perform other duties as required.

TIMELINE

The consultant should be able to deliver the outputs within [4–8 weeks], depending on field logistics and stakeholder availability. A detailed timeline will be agreed upon during contracting.

 QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

Applicants must demonstrate the following:

Technical Competencies

• Proven experience in video production, storytelling, and content development for development or sustainability projects
• Strong interviewing and field documentation skills
• Ability to simplify complex technical topics into compelling visual content
• Familiarity with agricultural commodity supply chains (palm oil, cocoa, or rubber preferred)

Relevant Experience

• Experience working with multi-stakeholder platforms, NGOs, private sector actors, or government agencies
• Previous work with international development organizations is an advantage
• Ability to conduct fieldwork, including visiting plantations or rural sites

Other Skills

• Excellent communication and coordination skills
• Ability to deliver high-quality outputs under tight deadlines
• Mid-level fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English

Please send your TOR and submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Dame Manalu at [email protected] at the latest by 24 December 2025

Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) saat ini mencari konsultan untuk pengukuran dan pengurangan susut pangan pada komoditas jagung sebagai bagian upaya untuk mendukung sistem pangan yang berkelanjutan di Indonesia.

Bagi konsultan/organisasi yang tertarik untuk berpartisipasi, silakan unduh dokumen Terms of Reference (ToR) untuk mengetahui detail kegiatan dan tata cara pengajuan proposal.

Please send your TOR and submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Alishia Maitsaa at [email protected] at the latest by 30 December 2025

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A consortium, led by the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) in partnership with the Tropical Forest Alliance (TFA) Southeast Asia, the Cocoa Sustainability Partnership (CSP), the Partnership for Indonesian Sustainable Agriculture (PISAgro), and Solidaridad Network Asia Limited (SNAL), will host a series of regional technical dialogues. These dialogues will focus on the commodities affected by the EUDR once implemented, amongst others, are: cocoa, palm oil, and rubber. The sessions are designed to support supply chain actors, particularly traders who will be directly affected, and to enable the seamless integration of smallholders into the compliant supply chain, even though they may not be directly targeted by traders.

The Sixth SAFE Regional Technical Dialogue aims to:

• Promote Jurisdictional and Landscape Approaches: advance collective pathways such as Verified Sourcing Areas (VSAs) to verify deforestation-free, sustainable production in palm oil, cacao, and rubber sectors across Indonesia and Malaysia.

 

• Strengthen Systems and Stakeholder Alignment: enhance monitoring, traceability, and public-private collaboration to ensure compliance with EUDR requirements while fostering inclusive participation of smallholders and credible third-party verification.

 

• Facilitate Knowledge Exchange and Market Linkages: share lessons from successful jurisdictions and engage with EU competent authorities to explore how jurisdictional models can unlock preferential sourcing, investment incentives, and improved market access.

SCOPE OF WORK

The IBCSD – TFA secretariat opens recruitment for Technical Consultant, with the following scope of work (job description):

Development of Knowledge Publication for Regional Technical Dialogue #6.

1. Curating ideas and key messages then follow up with consortium consultation and key stakeholders involved in the process
2. Conduct bilateral meetings or attend FGDs and Dialogues with sectoral stakeholders to collect data and information across smallholders and business sectors. These interactions will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the rubber, palm oil, and cocoa sectors. 
3. Develop research publications with intensive feedback from partners
4. Finalize knowledge publication

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

Qualifications and Skills

1. Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant field, with expertise in EUDR, jurisdictional/landscape approaches, sustainable commodities, and traceability systems.
2. Proven experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating traceability models, Verified Sourcing Areas (VSAs), or similar frameworks aligned with EUDR compliance.
3. Demonstrated ability to engage smallholders, SMEs, and producer organizations in inclusive and scalable sustainability solutions.
4. Strong knowledge of stakeholder dynamics—including governments, CSOs, private sector, and third-party verifiers—to foster collaboration and credible outcomes.
5. Excellent facilitation, critical thinking, and analytical skills to integrate financial, policy, and technological considerations into solution-oriented processes.
6. Experience in knowledge exchange and cross-country learning, including engagement with EU competent authorities and international partners.
7. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with strong written and oral communication skills.

Please send your TOR and submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Dame Manalu at [email protected]  at the latest by 15 October 2025

The fourth SAFE Regional Technical Dialogue aims to:

• Showcase practical traceability models and tools—including open-source, third-party, company-led, and national systems—that are currently being implemented across the region. 
• Explore opportunities for interoperability and harmonization between existing traceability platforms and EUDR requirements to simplify compliance for producers and exporters.
• Identify strategies to scale inclusive traceability solutions that are accessible to smallholders and SMEs, leveraging technology, partnerships, and public-private investment.
• Strengthen cross-country learning and collaboration among producers, governments, and solution providers to promote innovation and shared infrastructure in traceability.
• Develop concrete recommendations on how traceability systems can support both regulatory compliance and improved market competitiveness for sustainable commodity producers in Southeast Asia. 

SCOPE OF WORK

The IBCSD – TFA secretariat opens recruitment for Technical Consultant, with the following scope of work (job description):

Development of Knowledge Publication for Regional Technical Dialogue #4.

1. Curating ideas and key messages then follow up with consortium consultation and key stakeholders involved in the process
2. Conduct bilateral meetings or attend FGDs and Dialogues with sectoral stakeholders to collect data and information across smallholders and business sectors. These interactions will provide valuable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the rubber, palm oil, and cocoa sectors. 
3. Develop research publications with intensive feedback from partners
4. Finalize knowledge publication

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

1. Advanced degree (Master’s or higher) in a relevant field with expertise in EUDR, sustainable commodities, and traceability systems.
2. Proven experience in developing and assessing traceability models and tools across multiple platforms relevant to EUDR compliance.
3. Demonstrated ability to engage smallholders and SMEs in scaling inclusive, accessible traceability solutions.
4. Strong knowledge of key stakeholders and networks to advance cross-country collaboration and shared infrastructure in Southeast Asia.
5. Excellent facilitation, critical thinking, and analytical skills to integrate financial, policy, and technological considerations into solutions.
6. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia with strong communication and presentation abilities.

Please submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Dame Manalu at [email protected]  at the latest by 01 October 2025

Kualifikasi

• S1/S2 di bidang Hubungan Internasional, Lingkungan, Ekonomi, atau terkait.
• Pengalaman min. 3–5 tahun di bidang sustainability, stakeholder engagement, atau pembangunan.
• Memiliki jejaring luas dengan sektor swasta, pemerintah, donor, dan mitra internasional.
• Pemahaman mendalam isu iklim, energi, industri hijau, pangan, nature, dan social sustainability.
• Kemampuan komunikasi (Bahasa Indonesia & Inggris), negosiasi, serta penulisan proposal.

Ketentuan

• Penempatan di Jakarta.
• Kontrak awal 1 tahun dengan kemungkinan perpanjangan.
• Melapor langsung kepada Executive Director IBCSD.

Kirim CV dan surat lamaran ke: [email protected]
dengan subjek: Stakeholder Engagement : Full name

Batas waktu lamaran: 1 September 2025

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Develop and execute communication strategies and action plans to support GRASP 2030’s mission in reducing food loss and waste across selected sectors. 
• Design, coordinate, and lead the executions of campaigns, events, content creation for social media campaigns, media and general outreach activities to raise awareness in promoting FLW reduction initiatives. 
• Produce high-quality communication materials such as press releases, reports, social media content, presentations, newsletters that effectively translate complex issues into clear and engaging messages.
• Perform communication research and media analysis to identify opportunities, emerging trends, and key narratives related to food loss and waste.
• Coordinate media engagement and maintain relationships with journalists, media outlets, GRASP 2030 signatories and partner organizations including maintaining or updating GRASP 2030 websites to ensure consistent and current information.
• Act as the focal point for communications, ensuring timely dissemination of key messages, progress updates, and success stories to internal and external audiences including preparing to manage communication during any unforeseen issues or crises related to the project.
• Ensure all communication aligns with project branding, messaging, and strategic goals including guidance to relevant team members and partners to enhance overall communication effectiveness.
• Proactively identify opportunities for innovation in communication and stakeholder engagement, ensuring GRASP 2030 remains visible, relevant, and influential.

Requirements and skills

• Proven experience in strategic communications, public relations, or sustainability advocacy, preferably in the food system or environmental sector.
• Strong storytelling, writing, and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt messages to different audiences (business, government, public).
• Proficiency in graphic design and visual communication tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar) to produce engaging campaign materials.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, take initiative, and lead projects with minimal supervision.
• Strong experiences in stakeholder engagement and partnership communication.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Experience or familiarity with food systems, sustainability, or supply chain issues is highly preferred.
• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (spoken and written).

Please kindly submit your application by 5 September, 2025 to: [email protected] with subject: “Application for Communications Officer_Full Name”

B.   Purpose and Objectives

To develop a robust, transparent, and practical decarbonization award methodology that enables the Indonesia Business Council for Sustainable Development (IBCSD) to recognize and incentivize businesses making significant progress in reducing their carbon emissions.

Objectives:

1. Design a clear and credible framework to assess corporate decarbonization efforts aligned with national and global climate targets.
2. Ensure the methodology reflects best practices, refer to relevant standards, and is adaptable to Indonesia’s business context.
3. Facilitate stakeholder engagement, including businesses, government, and experts, to validate and refine the award criteria.
4. Develop guidance materials and tools to support IBCSD in implementing the future award program effectively.
5. Establish a transparent evaluation process to fairly identify and reward outstanding decarbonization achievements among selected companies.

C.   Scope of Works

The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop decarbonizations award methodology that highlight and reward business sector making significant progress in reducing their carbon footprint, thereby encouraging broader industry-wide actions. This methodology is expected to provide a foundation for future initiatives that involve private sectors. The consultant shall be able to propose any methodology deemed appropriate to deliver the best outcome from the outlined activities:

• Preliminary Drafting

The consultant will be responsible to develop a preliminary draft (Bahasa) based on a desk review of various materials, which can include;

• Relevant national policies and regulations related to decarbonization, energy transition, and climate change mitigation.
• Existing frameworks or tools used by government bodies, NGOs, or private sectors to assess decarbonization performance.
• Stakeholder expectations and alignment with national decarbonization goals, especially those outlined in Indonesia’s NDC (Nationally Determined Contribution).
• Indicators and metrics commonly used to measure decarbonization efforts across different sectors.

 

• FGD to gain Stakeholder Input

Following the finalization of preliminary draft, the consultant shall be responsible to assist IBCSD conduct stakeholder engagement through focus group discussions (FGDs) and the consultant may propose other related stakeholders to maximize the support in developing works.

• Final Report

The consultant is expected to develop a final report (Bahasa) that should include the development of relevant decarbonization indicators, data collection from corporate reports, evaluation of company performance across key sectors and incorporating the findings from the FGD.

D.  Tasks, Deliverables, and Expected Schedule

The tasks, outcome and products, as well as expected schedule to be delivered by the consultant are as follow:

 

No	Tasks	Deliverables/Products	Expected Schedule
1.	Preliminary Draft	First Draft	12 days (working days)
2.	FGD to gain Stakeholder Input (Assist IBCSD)	Activity Report	8 days (working days)
3.	Finalization of Report	Final Report	8 days (working days)

 

It is expected that the consultant is able to deliver their best results in 1,5 (one and half) month since the signing of contract/MoU. Consultant is expected to submit their own timeline of program plan in accordance with the outlined activities under this term of reference.

E.  Division of Responsibility

Following is the division of responsibility or battery limit for the activities to be executed under this term of reference.

No	Tasks	IBCSD	Consultant
1.	First Draft	Providing access to any relevant references needed	Conducting overall activities until report preparation
2.	Validation Workshop	Managing event: providing logistics and media, including venue	Preparing materials, reports, & analysis
3.	Report Finalization	Final review	Conducting overall activities until report preparation

 

F.  Proposal Submission

Following are the document to be submitted by consultant as proposal submission:

• Administrative

Consultant is expected to submit their legal document (e.g; Decree of Establishment/SK Menkumham atas Pengesahan Akta, Taxpayer Identification/NPWP), corporate profile and curriculum vitae of consultant, including extensive list of relevant working experiences.    

• Technical

Consultant is expected to submit a technical proposal, which outlines their take on this term of reference as well as their proposed approach and methodology to answer the requirement of this term of reference and to fulfill the expected deliverables at optimal quality.

• Commercial

Consultant is expected to submit a commercial proposal, which already covers overall personnel and non-personnel cost at most competitive offers.

The above documents shall be submitted at the latest of:

          Day/Date        : Monday, June 30^th 2025

          Time                : 13.00 WIB

G.  Point of Contact

For any clarifications needed by consultant kindly contact the following:

Name            : Lusye Marthalia

Title              : Program Manager Climate Energy & Circular Economy

E-mail            : [email protected] / [email protected]

2. Objectives of the Reports

The selected consultant(s) will be responsible for producing three reports, each based on one dialogue, with the following objectives:

• Document key themes, insights, and outcomes from each dialogue.
• Highlight shared challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, traceability, regulation, and market access.
• Provide concise strategic recommendations to support future Indonesia–China cooperation on deforestation-free palm oil trade.

3. Scope of Work
   The consultant is expected to:

• Participate in and document each of the three dialogues.
• Conduct relevant background research and stakeholder follow-up if necessary.
• Synthesize key messages from participants and provide clear, structured analysis in each report.
• Each 10-page report should include:
  • Executive Summary
  • Context and background
  • Dialogue highlights and key discussion points
  • Challenges, opportunities, and best practices
  • Strategic recommendations and potential next steps

4. Deliverables and Timeline

• Three reports (approximately 10 pages each, in English, including visuals/infographics)
• Report 1: 15 June
• Report 2 and 3: timelines to be confirmed following subsequent dialogues (expected Q3 and Q4 2025)

5. Qualifications

• Postgraduate degree (Master’s or higher) in relevant disciplines such as Environmental Science, Forestry, Climate Policy, Sustainable Development, or related fields.
• Proven track record in producing high-quality research and policy reports on sustainability, agriculture, trade, or supply chains.
• Strong understanding of palm oil sector dynamics and bilateral cooperation, especially in the context of Indonesia and China.
• Familiarity with regulatory and voluntary frameworks (ISPO, RSPO, NDPE, EUDR, China’s green trade initiatives).
• Excellent analytical, writing, and synthesis skills.

6. Submission Requirements
   Interested applicants should submit:

• A short proposal detailing the approach, timeline, and team composition (max 4 pages)
• Profiles or CVs of team members involved
• Budget proposal for the full assignment (covering all three reports)

7. Deadline and Contact
   Please send your proposal no later than 10 June 2025 to Nadila Simbolon at [email protected]

 

Objectives
• Develop a Strategic Brief that identifies key opportunities and priorities to enhance Indonesia-China collaboration on sustainable palm oil trade, serving as a guiding reference for (internal?)
• Highlight key areas for bilateral cooperation, including traceability, alignment with certification systems, and smallholder inclusion to inform joint actions and policy alignment.
• Provide strategic recommendations to support multi-stakeholder engagement, with the aim of strengthening sustainability and transparency in the palm oil supply chain.
• Support high-level dialogues and platforms—such as the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC)—through targeted insights, talking points, and policy framing to drive collaboration outcomes between Indonesia and China.

Scope of Work
TFA is seeking an expert or organization to develop a Strategic Brief to support Indonesia-China collaboration in sustainable palm oil trade. The scope of work includes:
• Developing a Strategic Brief to enhance Indonesia-China collaboration on sustainable palm oil trade, aligning both countries’ sustainability goals.
• Identifying key opportunities and priorities to strengthen bilateral cooperation on traceability, certification alignment, and smallholder inclusion.
• Convening relevant stakeholders in both Indonesia and China to validate and enrich the draft brief through targeted consultations.
• Supporting high-level dialogues, such as the Annual Meeting of the New Champions (AMNC_, with insights, talking points, and policy framing.
• Outlining a clear timeline and deliverables, including drafts and final versions of the brief and related documents.

Output
• Strategic Brief (max. 10 pages) outlining:
• Context and rationale for Indonesia–China collaboration on sustainable palm oil trade
• Key findings from landscape and policy analysis
• Identified opportunities for cooperation (NDPE, traceability, smallholder inclusion)
• Priority action points and recommendations for bilateral collaboration
• High-level strategies for stakeholder engagement, particularly ahead of AMNC 2025
• Stakeholder Insights Report summarizing key inputs from consultations with government, private sector, and civil society stakeholders in both countries.
• 1-page Executive Summary capturing the essence of the Strategic Brief for quick reference and high-level discussions.
• Talking Points for TFA to use in bilateral and multilateral engagements, especially related to the palm oil trade and sustainability goals.
Qualifications and Skills
• Proven experience in sustainability and agricultural supply chains, particularly in palm oil or similar sectors.
• Strong understanding of certification systems (e.g., Indonesian Sustainable Palm Oil, RSPO).
• Demonstrated ability to develop strategic briefs and actionable recommendations.
Expertise in stakeholder engagement across government, private sector, and civil society.
• Experience in facilitating high-level dialogues and multi-stakeholder platforms.
• Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, with strong communication skills.

Please submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Nadila Simbolon at [email protected] at the latest by 15 May 2025.