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The objective of the SAFE Regional Dialogue is to:

1. Enable shared understanding of EUDR compliance requirements and deep dives into the challenges in applying the legality and traceability aspects for operators, traders, and smallholders focusing on palm oil, rubber, and cacao in Indonesia and Malaysia.
2. Demonstrate inclusive supply chains across that of three commodities sectors are transitioning toward EUDR through regional technical dialogues. 

The project will conclude on March 14, 2025. Therefore, a final project report is required to comprehensively summarize all project activities carried out during the contract period.

SCOPE OF WORK

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

Proposal for End of Project Report Writing

1. Develop report that summarize all project activities implemented March 2024 to March 2026 as outlined in the project documents and implementation plan.
2. Ensure that the report’s valid references stem from the released resources, persons, and publications.
3. Integrate inputs from consortium members to ensure valid and correctness of the sources and information before the public release
4. Ensuring final reviews and verify any information based on the discussions and or other resources of information
5. Final report submission

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

1. Organization or Individual that demonstrate experiences in report-writing experiences in capturing project summary, documentations and conclusions.
2. Proven track record of knowledge and expertise’s in engaging with forest, commodities, and jurisdictional approaches related-context.
3. Demonstrating capacity in evidence-based writing skills with critical and analytical thinking

Timeline

Activities	Timing	Output
Contract signing	19 February	Contract signed
Briefing	20 February
First draft submission	27 February	1st draft
Second draft submission	6 March	2nd draft
Third and or Final draft submission	10 March	Final draft

 

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 18 February 2026.

2. Objectives

The analytical paper aims to:

• Map the institutional architecture, legal mandate, governance structure, and operational functions of MPOB.
• Analyse how MPOB integrates regulation, research, certification oversight (MSPO), market intelligence, and strategic coordination.
• Examine the functional relationship between MPOB and MPOC, clarifying their respective roles in Malaysia’s palm oil ecosystem.
• Assess how MPOB enables policy coherence and rapid response to global regulatory and market pressures, including EUDR.
• Derive strategic lessons and institutional design options for strengthening Indonesia’s palm oil governance and diplomacy architecture, including sustainability and traceability initiatives.
• Examine financing mechanisms and resource allocation for MPOB initiatives.

3. Scope of Work

The study will cover five interconnected thematic areas:

1. Institutional and Governance Architecture of MPOB

• Legal mandate, governance structure, and decision-making authority
• Funding mechanisms and accountability
• Coordination with the Ministry of Plantation and Commodities, MPOC, MSPO Secretariat, and other agencies

1. Regulatory, Research, and Sustainability Functions

• MPOB’s role in R&D, productivity, and innovation
• Oversight of MSPO and sustainability positioning
• Data generation, traceability, and interface with global frameworks (NDPE, ESG, EUDR)

1. Market Intelligence and External Policy Response

• Support for market strategy and risk anticipation
• Responses to EUDR, forced labour scrutiny, and trade barriers
• Engagement with importing countries and buyers based on evidence

1. Comparative Reflection: Malaysia and Indonesia

• Fragmentation vs. institutional consolidation
• Strengths and weaknesses of Indonesia’s governance
• Leverage points in communication, data authority, and policy coordination

1. Strategic Options and Recommendations for Indonesia

• Institutional reform pathways (e.g., ISPO Secretariat, data authority)
• Integrating communication, intelligence, and policy response
• Lessons from MPOB without direct replication
• Implications for Indonesia’s palm oil diplomacy and market positioning

4. Expected Outputs

1. Full Analytical Paper (4,000–6,000 words)
   • Background and rationale
   • MPOB institutional mapping
   • Strategy and policy analysis
   • Comparative reflection
   • Strategic recommendations
2. Executive Summary (1–2 pages)
   • Targeted at senior policymakers and high-level dialogues
3. Slide Deck (15–20 slides)
   • Suitable for TFA and WEF platforms
4. Optional Policy Note (2 pages)
   • Focused on institutional reform options for Indonesia’s palm oil governance and diplomacy

5. Qualifications and Skills

The assignment requires a consultant, research institution, or expert team with:

• Advanced academic background in public policy, international relations, economics, environmental governance, or related fields.
• Minimum 7 years of relevant experience in policy research, advisory, or strategic analysis related to agricultural commodities, sustainability, or trade.
• Strong knowledge of palm oil sustainability frameworks (NDPE, MSPO, ISPO, RSPO) and sustainability-related trade regulations, including EUDR.
• Proven experience in institutional and comparative governance analysis, with ability to translate findings into policy-relevant insights.
• Solid understanding of Southeast Asian political economy, with practical experience in Malaysia and Indonesia preferred.
• Excellent analytical writing and presentation skills in English, with capacity to deliver high-quality outputs under tight timelines.
• Demonstrated experience in one or more of the following areas: palm oil or natural resource governance; trade policy and ESG frameworks; strategic communication, public diplomacy, or narrative analysis.

Please submit your CV and a one-page summary of relevant experience for the position to Nadila Simbolon at [email protected] no later than Friday, 23 January.

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

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]