The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is an international cooperation enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations on behalf of the German Government.
The project "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle to Protect the Marine Environment and Coral Reefs" supports the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) member states in the improvement of implementation capacities for reducing land-based waste leakage to protect the seas. The project outcome includes four output areas. Based on the “ASEAN Framework of Action on Marine Debris” the regional cooperation and knowledge management among the ASEAN working groups will be enhanced. The second area of activity focuses on the development of national measures for waste leakage reduction within the focal ASEAN member states (Indonesia, Philippines, Viet Nam and Cambodia) as well as their transmission to strategies on local level. The third area of activity focuses on involving the private sector to develop approaches for waste leakage reduction along the value chain. Pilot projects along the value chain from sustainable consumption to enhanced waste collection and recycling will be implemented in a fourth area of activity in selected municipalities.
GIZ seeks a qualified Indonesian candidate for one (1) position of:
Technical Advisor on Solid Waste
Responsibilities
The incumbent gives technical input on solid waste leakage into the ocean and waste prevention and management on regional level (ASEAN working groups and facilities) and supports the transition in national and local policies within Indonesia.
Provides advisory for the private sector, e.g. hosting exchange formats, giving technical inputs for plastic value chains and reducing plastic in products/packaging.
Implements daily operational aspects of all issues to waste management within the project framework.
The incumbent performs the following tasks:
Tasks
Professional advisory services
Deals with the design, preparation and implementation of regional and national workshops, (virtual) seminars and other activities on the improvement of waste leakage into the ocean
Formulates terms of reference, select and supervision of external support (consultants) assignments to act as trainers/experts for selected research studies, workshop and/or training events
Provides inputs/review & backstopping of policy papers and research studies developed in the frame of project context
Coordination and cooperation
Assists with general project planning and develop project concepts including preparation, organisation and moderation of planning exercises and their implementation, management, monitoring, quality management, evaluation, communication and documentation
Ensures cooperation, regular contact and dialogue with partners, relevant organisations, non-governmental agencies and individuals in the project and with other projects to improve and maintain good working relationships
3. Knowledge management
Ensures knowledge transfer of project information
Provides background research and strategy formulation within the project area
Documents the entire process in the project to become knowledge product
Draft reports and presentation documents
Supports in preparing appropriate input, confirmation of data for various project reports including annual reports and contributes to the other reports required by GIZ Head Office
4. Other duties/additional tasks
Performs other duties and tasks at the request of the project leader
Contributes actively to a good working climate and team working within the project
Required qualifications, competences and experience
Qualifications
· Masters/similar degree in Engineering (Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering), Environmental Science or other relevant field of study
Professional experience
Minimum of 5 years professional experience related to the fields of waste management, circular economy
Knowledge of waste management and the Indonesian waste policy framework
Experience in cooperation with the public and private sector
Networks into both public and private sectors in Indonesia regarding waste management, and recycling
Experience in international cooperation and/or German cooperation
Other knowledge, additional competences
Excellent communication skills and spoken and written English and Bahasa Indonesia
High proficiency with/ excellent command of MS Office
Strong organisational competence with good coordination skills
Ability to work in an intercultural environment
Reputation of integrity, credibility and firmness
Duty Station: Jakarta
Joining Date: November 2020
Direct Supervisor: Project leader of 3RproMar Project
Please submit your motivation letter and comprehensive resume (including trainings and list of references) to recruitment-indo@giz.de by November 4th, 2020 with subject line 3RproMar – Technical Advisor
Please name your file as follow format:
[Your Complete Name]_[Motivation Letter/CV/Latest Education Certificate] (i.e: Nakula Sadewa_CV or Nakula Sadewa _Motivation Letter or Nakula Sadewa _Reference) – the attachments are not more than 300 KB.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified