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
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in sustainability, climate change, energy, industry, environment, economics, or related field.
- At least 5 years of experience in the areas of sustainability, particularly related to climate, energy, and circular economy.
- Strong knowledge and analytical skills particularly in the areas of climate, energy, and circular economy.
- Ability to engage with a wide range of stakeholders to promote and enhance business transformation in the areas of climate, energy, and circular economy.
- Ability to do multi-tasking, maintain flexibility, and meet deadlines as well as attention to details.
- Fluency in English.
- Focus on problem solving.
Interested applicants should send the cover letter and CV to [email protected] before 31 August 2024.
