Job Summary

The Climate and Energy & Circular Economy Specialist will play a crucial role in driving the IBCSD’s sustainability initiatives to strengthen business capacity in the areas of climate, energy, and circular economy. This position will be responsible for providing technical expertise, participating in developing strategies, and implementing programs and projects related to climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy transition, and circular economy principles. The Specialist will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to promote sustainable business practices and contribute to the organization’s mandates.

Main Responsibilities

– Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation:

• Provide technical expertise in developing climate change mitigation and adaptation strategies and actions, including greenhouse gas emissions reduction plans.
• Conduct climate risk analysis and identify adaptation measures.
• Collaborate with relevant internal and external stakeholders to integrate climate mitigation and adaptation into business practices.

– Energy transition:

• Provide technical knowledge in developing strategies and actions to strengthen business energy transition in Indonesia
• Engage with internal and external stakeholders including government partners to support accelerated energy transition through both energy efficiency and decarbonization of energy sourcing.

– Circular Economy:

• Provide technical knowledge to develop circular economy strategies and actions that support green growth among businesses in Indonesia.
• Conduct analysis to explore circular economy smart practices and opportunities.
• Engage internal and external stakeholders to collaborate in adopting circular economy principles.

– Project Management

Project Planning & Development

• Work on project proposals development, plans and ensuring the alignment of IBCSD’s mission on climate action goals by providing technical guidance and inputs to the ongoing, potential projects and review deliverables.
• Assist in preparing project budgets, funding allocation, and managing financial resources efficiently.

– Implementation & Coordination

• Provide technical support to ensure quality and timely delivery of project outputs delivered on time, within scope, and on budget.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including IBCSD Teams, partners and beneficiaries to ensure effective project execution.
• Convening of events and ensures event preparation and execution is delivered according to the objective, executed on time, and complies with donor requirements.
• Preparing the post-events report documentation and ensure events are communicated to the related stakeholders.

– Stakeholder Engagement

• Engage with various stakeholders such as government bodies, NGOs, private sector partners, and community organizations to build partnerships and facilitate project support.
• Assist to organize and facilitate stakeholder meetings, workshops, and consultations to gather input, share progress, and ensure alignment with project goals.

– Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

• Track project milestones and deliverables, ensuring that project output or activities are progressing as planned.
• Collect and analyse data related to the project outcomes.
• Prepare regular reports on project status, challenges, and successes includes financial reporting, impact assessments, and lessons learned.
• Participate in developing communication assets relating to climate, energy and circular economy, including slides, articles and reports.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements

1. Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, climate change, energy, industry, environment, economics, or related field.
2. At least 5 years of experience in the areas of sustainability, particularly related to climate, energy, and circular economy.
3. Strong knowledge and analytical skills particularly in the areas of climate, energy, and circular economy.
4. Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders to promote and enhance business transformation in the areas of climate, energy, and circular economy.
5. Ability to do multi-tasking, maintain flexibility, and meet deadlines as well as attention to details.
6. Fluency in English.
7. Focus on problem solving.

Interested applicants should send the cover letter and CV to [email protected] before 31 August 2024.

• Purpose and Objectives

IBCSD needs to recognize a deeper engagement with the private sector in the strategic areas of low carbon development to enhance its initiatives and impact on LCDI. To do so, it is crucial to have a clear understanding of the landscape, including identifying key players, their capabilities, existing collaborations, potential areas for partnership, as well as current gaps and priority needs for the private sector engagement in low carbon development initiatives.

The consultant will be tasked with conducting a detailed mapping exercise that identifies:

• Key private sector stakeholders within (specified sectors or regions).
• Existing and potential areas of engagement between the private sector and Low Carbon Development Initiatives (LCDI).
• Opportunities for private sector collaboration that align with LCDI  strategy priorities.
• Current gaps and priority needs of the private sector in LCDI.
• Challenges and barriers that may hinder private sector involvement in LCDI.

• Scope of Works

The primary objective of this consultancy is to develop a comprehensive mapping of the private sector’s potential, with a focus on:

• Analyzing the current landscape of private sector involvement in (specified sectors/regions).
• Identifying high-potential private sector entities for engagement and collaboration. 
• Assessing the readiness and capacity of these entities to contribute to (specific goals or initiatives).
• Providing actionable recommendations for engaging the private sector effectively.

This mapping exercise is expected to provide a foundation for future initiatives that involve private sectors on LCDI. The consultant shall be able to propose any methodology deemed appropriate to deliver the best outcome from the outlined activities;

1. Preliminary Drafting

The consultant will be responsible to develop a first draft of mapping (Bahasa) based on desk review conducted towards various materials, which at least include:

• Review of the national regulatory framework and incentives for private sector involvement on LCDI.
• Analyze specific plans related to key industrial sectors that are critical to low-carbon development.
• Analyze reports from any national industry associations that detail sectoral trends, challenges, and opportunities on the national LCDI. 
• Consider market reports and investment analyses that highlight the private sector’s role in LCDI and also reports from organizations such as the World Bank, International Energy Agency (IEA), and the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) that provide insights into low-carbon development trends and best practices.
• Consider available academic articles, research papers, books, and references in Indonesia, issued by other institutions that discuss the role of the private sector in low-carbon development, focusing on case studies, innovative practices, and theoretical frameworks.

1. Stakeholder Input

Following the finalization of preliminary draft, consultant shall be responsible to conduct interview or discussion with governmental stakeholder and government-related institution relevant to private sector involvement on LCDI, which may include:

1. Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR);
2. Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF);
3. Ministry of National Planning (BAPPENAS);
4. Related companies

The consultant may propose other related stakeholders to maximize the support in developing works.

1. Validation Workshop

Validation workshops will be done by engaging an identified stakeholders, to ensure that the mapping exercise is accurate, comprehensive, and aligned with the needs and expectations of all stakeholders involved. The validation workshop is held to build consensus and buy-in among identified stakeholders.  The workshop implementation will be in coordination with the IBCSD Team.

1. Final Report 

The consultant is expected to synthesize the findings from the desk review and develop a comprehensive report (Bahasa) of the private sector mapping. This report should include an overview of key players, potential opportunities for engagement, challenges, and recommendations for enhancing the private sector’s role in low-carbon development.

• Tasks, Deliverables, and Expected Schedule

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

It is expected that the consultant is able to deliver their best results in 1 (one) 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.

• Division of Responsibility

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

• Proposal Submission

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

1. 1. 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.

   1. 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.

   1. 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, September 2nd, 2024

   Time : 13.00 WIB

   • Point of Contact

   For any clarifications needed by consultant kindly contact the following:

   Name : Lusye Marthalia 

   Title : Program Manager Circular Economy & Climate Energy

   Mobile/WA : +62 856 1976 500

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

Job Purpose

To influence and improve policies related to sustainability, particularly in the area of food loss and waste. This role involves reviewing and evaluating existing legislation, identifying areas for improvement, and working with stakeholders to advocate for effective policy changes. The Policy Manager will gather and analyze data, communicate with policymakers, identify enabling policies for private sectors and relevant stakeholders in reducing food loss and waste, and collaborate with team members to ensure that policies support sustainable development goals. This high-level role is crucial for driving legislative changes that facilitate a more sustainable food system in Indonesia.

 Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate legislation and policies on sustainability related topics (i.e food loss and waste)
• Determine the benefits and drawbacks of existing policies
• Propose suggestions to improve the effects of policies
• Identify legal flaws in policies and recommend amendments
• Liaise with stakeholders (especially the private sector) to determine needs and goals of policies
• Gather data and produce reports on the qualitative and quantitative analysis
• Analyse market trends and conditions
• Engage policy maker to communicate the obstacle of existing policy towards sustainable development
• Communicate and work together with other team member

 Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree program in public policy management and analysis on food loss and waste related issue is preferred
• 3+ years of experience in related areas of public policy such as legislation and/or government relations and advocacy
• Demonstrated understanding of Indonesia’s political systems and relevant policy on food loss and waste and civil society institutions
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, communication and persuasive skills
• Ability to partner and collaborate effectively with cross-functional partners at all levels in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in working with or for private sector

Please kindly submit your CV and Cover Letter by 25 August, 2024 to: [email protected]
Subject: “Application for Policy Manager: Full Name”

Job Purpose

To support the Communications Manager to direct the flow of information for GRASP 2030 projects, ensuring effective communication with signatories, government entities, universities, and media. This role involves managing events, overseeing social media communications, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and upholding the project’s branding. This role is essential for promoting the initiative and keeping all parties informed and engaged.

   Responsibilities

• Support the overall flow of information for a project, ensuring effective communication with signatories, government, university, and media.
• Manage events of varying type and size.
• Maintain communication and manage relationships with signatories and the key stakeholders (i.e provide update, reports, etc)
• Oversee and manage social media communications to ensure consistent and engaging messaging including design and layout
• Respond to inquiries from signatories and other relevant stakeholders and from media outlets accurately
• Maintain a calendar of assigned projects and deadlines.
• Deliver written and verbal communications by designated deadlines.
• Manage and uphold the project’s and GRASP2030 branding.

    Requirements and skills

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent computer skills, particularly with software applications like Word and PowerPoint
• Strong press release and copywriting skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize projects and multi-tasking.
• Strong team player with the ability to collaborate effectively
• Strong public speaking skills
• Highly detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and networking skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• BSc in Communications, Public Relations, Marketing, or other relevant field

Please kindly submit your CV and Cover Letter by 25 August, 2024 to: [email protected]

Subject: “Application for Communications Support (Part-time): Full Name”

Job Purpose

To lead the development and execution of comprehensive action plans within selected sectors,  ensuring alignment with GRASP 2030’s vision and goals. This role involves conducting thorough market research, collaborating with cross-functional teams, identifying and analysing priority sectors,and establishing strategic partnerships. The work will directly contribute to creating impactful and sustainable changes in how food loss and waste are managed within various sectors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans and initiatives on selected sectors aligned with the project’s vision, mission, and goals in tackling food loss and waste
• Conduct in-depth market research and analysis to identify and select sectors regarding the emerging trends, needs, and potential impacts of the project.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather input and insights and ensure strategic alignment in developing the action plan
• Monitor and evaluate industry, business trends, and customer behaviour to identify potential impact and assess the effectiveness and efficiency, in developing an action
• Develop action planning, including setting objectives, and defining key performance indicators based on assessment.
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships and alliances to drive collaboration in tackling food loss and waste.
• Prepare and present strategic recommendations, business cases, and progress reports to key stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by encouraging new ideas and approaches.

        Requirements and skills

• Proven experience in strategic planning, preferably in a managerial role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent leadership and collaboration abilities to work effectively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and business acumen to understand food and food supply chain dynamics
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex concepts to stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong project management skills to drive the implementation of strategic initiatives.
• High level of self-motivation, initiative, and ability to work autonomously.

Please kindly submit your CV and Cover Letter by 25 August, 2024 to: [email protected]

Subject: “Application for Sector Action Plan Officer: Full Name”

Job Purpose

To develop and execute effective recruitment strategies aimed at attracting and onboarding businesses to join the GRASP 2030 initiative. This role is focused on expanding the network of signatories and enhancing the visibility and appeal of GRASP 2030. By building strong relationships and utilizing various recruitment methods, the role will be crucial in driving the initiative’s growth and success in reducing food loss and waste across the food supply chain.     

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement recruitment strategy to attract and recruit businesses to join GRASP 2030 (e.g. identify business sectors and onboarding processes)
• Keep track of recruitment target (e.g. number of new signatories)
• Advise project leaders on business recruitment
• Provide insights and recommendations on ways to improve GRASP2030 brand (e.g communication materials, preparing slides, etc)
• Coordinate with internal team during business recruitment process
• Participate and active in various events related on food sectors including the food supply chain
• Build and maintain strong relationships with signatories and other key stakeholders
• Monitor and report on recruitment performance, including targets and outcomes.

      Requirements and skills

• Proven work experience on business recruitment, corporate partnerships, or a related field
• Knowledge of food and food supply chain sector
• Experience with pitching and business sector screening
• Familiarity with social media
• Excellent verbal and written communication and team management skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• BSc/BA in Human Resources Management, Organizational Psychology, Business Administration, Marketing, Food or Food supply chain sectors, or relevant field

Please kindly submit your CV and Cover Letter by 25 August, 2024 to: [email protected]

Subject: “Application for Business Recruitment Officer: Full Name”

Job Purpose

To serve as a key driver in expanding the reach and impact of GRASP 2030 by engaging and collaborating with businesses along the food supply chain. This role is pivotal in developing strategic initiatives, fostering relationships, and ensuring that businesses are not only aware of but actively participating in efforts to reduce food loss and waste through development of program, event, innovation, or any other efforts . The officer will leverage their expertise to create meaningful partnerships, align business practices with sustainability goals, and contribute to the overall mission of creating a more sustainable food system in Indonesia.

Responsibilities

• Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction
• Develop an action plan on tackling food loss and waste of the signatories
• Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs
• Arrange business meetings with the signatories
• Promote the GRASP 2030 role in addressing or predicting signatories’ objectives
• Keep records of the progress of the signatories
• Provide trustworthy feedback and support to the signatories
• Build and maintain strong relationships with the signatories and other key stakeholders
• Support the signatories in achieving their goals and addressing challenges
• Stay up to date with food supply chain and industry trends to refine the strategy

 Requirements and skills

• Strong understanding of the food supply chain
• Proven working experience as a business development manager on food supply chain, or a relevant role
• Proven business track record
• In-depth market knowledge
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to build rapport and maintain relationships
• Effective time management and planning skills
• BSc/BA in business administration, sales, food sector, or relevant field

Please kindly submit your CV and Cover Letter by 25 August, 2024 to: [email protected]

Subject: “Application for Business Engagement Officer: Full Name”

Job Purpose

To lead WRAP’s food system transformation work in Indonesia by working closely with the Indonesian Business Council for Sustainable Development, colleagues in WRAP and WRAP Asia Pacific and other critical stakeholders both in Indonesia and more broadly to implement ambitious impact programs, in pursuit of WRAP’s impact goals. Where appropriate, this role will also represent WRAP in-country on other food system transformation topics, including climate action and water sustainability, and broader strategic areas of work

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Champion and drive WRAP’s vision and ambition to reduce food waste through the Voluntary Agreement in Indonesia.
• Work with colleagues and partners across WRAP‘s international network to implement an ambitious impact-focused program to tackle food waste in Indonesia.
• Be part of a team of multi-national experts to develop and deliver holistic strategies for impact, including with business, government, citizen and policy action focus.
• Build strong relationships with WRAP’s in-country partner and other key stakeholders, to implement a programme of interventions designed to reduce food waste.
• Build and nurture a network of relationships and collaborations to enable WRAP to design and attract funding for a continuing deepening and broadening of our ongoing programme of interventions in the country and surrounding region.
• Bring a level of energy matching WRAP’s vision and ambition throughout the programme.
• Act as the key link between WRAP’s in-country partners, the Food System Transformation team, and the UK-based project management team.
• Facilitate Project Management communications between WRAP Global and the in-country partner, including quarterly retrospective reviews, and planning, prioritization and budgeting workshops setting the objectives for the next quarter.

Knowledge, Skills, Training and Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of the drivers of food loss and waste.
• Experience of working with the food and drinks industry / Fast-Moving Consumer Goods sector and an understanding of the local food culture.
• Self-starter able to work independently to deliver a strategic brief and to generate and develop opportunities.
• Practical experience of delivering evidence-based intervention and transformation projects.
• Strong relationship management experience, and excellent communication skills, with the ability to bring together a wide range of stakeholders to drive change, secure commitment and aid collaborative working.
• Fluency in English as well as relevant local language(s)

Desirable

• Knowledge of public-private collaborations / voluntary agreements
• Experience of working with governments, philanthropic trusts & foundations and other funders
• Understanding of wider sustainability topics around food systems (such as climate change and water) and materials (such as plastics and textiles).
• Experience of developing funding proposals

Job Specific Information 

The role will act as WRAP’s champion within the country and drive WRAP’s vision and ambition to transform the country’s food supply chain (via partners), citizen behaviours around food waste (via campaigns and other interventions) and government policy.

The role will:

• Champion and communicate WRAP’s vision and ambition for the programme with the local VA delivery partner and other stakeholders.
• Work with WRAP programme leads to ensure that the in-country VA goals and objectives are deliverable in line with this vision and ambition.
• Nurture a strong relationships with WRAP’s in-country partner and grow a wider network of  partners and stakeholders throughout the region.
• Build a pipeline of new opportunities for collaboration, interventions, and funding.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive. It is expected that the post holder and WRAP will adopt a flexible attitude and accept that the duties may have to be varied according to circumstances, in particular changing corporate requirements and individual development needs.

Please kindly submit your CV and Cover Letter by 25 August, 2024 to: [email protected]

Subject: “Application for In-Country Delivery Lead, Food Waste: Full Name”

SCOPE OF WORK

1. Together with consortium partners to identify challenges and curated strategic action plans to be discussed during the regional technical dialogues, with key stakeholders and/or actors involved in the national dashboard preparation
2. Review documents published during the focus group discussions
3. Conduct literature research on EUDR and sectoral-focuses literatures: rubber, palm oil, and cocoa.
4. Conduct bilateral meetings and or attend Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) 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.
5. Present the recommendation in the first Regional Technical Dialogue and integrate feedback from the stakeholders into the recommendation paper

QUALIFICATIONS and SKILLS

1. A postgraduate degree or higher, with relevant field experiences in the EUDR context and issues and a deforestation-free and conversion-free Agri-commodity supply chain.
2. Proven track record and experience in engaging critical issues of deforestation-free and conversion-free Agri-commodity supply chains with smallholders and businesses, with more than 25 – 30 years of experience in that particular field
3. Hold senior-level or director-level experiences in the field of research, public, and private sectors to demonstrate holistic, forward-looking strategic visions and ground-level understanding translated into the expected output.
4. Comprehensive understanding and knowledge of relevant stakeholders within smallholders, businesses, CSOs/NGOs, and governments that are relevant to enrich discussion in the context of Technical EUDR.
5. Demonstrating capacity in facilitation skills, critical and analytical skills.
6. Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesia.

Please submit your CV and one pager experiences relevant to the required position to Janne Siregar at [email protected]  at the latest by 15^th August 2024