Manager, Country Delivery, Indonesia

The Global Energy Alliance for People and Planet (GEAPP) brings together philanthropy including the IKEA Foundation, The Rockefeller Foundation and the Bezos Earth Fund, governments, technology, policy and development partners, and the private sector to tackle the twin challenges of energy access and transition in emerging and developing countries. By 2030, we aim to expand clean energy access to one billion people, enable 150 million new jobs and reduce 4 gigatons of future carbon emissions. We believe clean energy is development: without it, every other form of progress is undermined so we’re building a movement to unlock a new era of inclusive green economic growth that accelerates universal energy access while enabling the global community to meet critical climate goals during the next decade.  

About the role

The Country Manager will support the Country Lead in planning, developing, and deploying country engagements in Indonesia. This will involve leveraging the full capacities of the alliance to drive transformative energy transition through support for the coal decommissioning, renewable energy projects, productive use of energy, and and other areas addressing climate change and greenhouse gas emissions.

The Country Manager will work closely with colleagues, governments, multilateral donors, and private sector players to identify and validate project pipelines or partnership opportunities. They will also oversee the work of in-country partners, grantees, and contractors.

Accountabilities

The Country Manager's responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and design the development and implementation of ambitious strategies for energy transition in Indonesia:
  • Co-developing and creating content such as concept notes, terms of reference, and briefing memos for project scoping, planning, and approval processes.
  • Assisting in the development and implementation of detailed plans, budgets, and timelines for GEAPP's country strategy deployment.
  • Identifying and developing a project pipeline focused on renewable energy and energy transition projects.
  • Creating engagement plans with potential stakeholders and partners, such as developers, governments, multilateral development banks (MDBs)/development finance institutions (DFIs), private sectors, and civil society organizations (CSOs).
  • Supporting the selection of local organizations and staff for partnerships in project delivery, and working with them to design and implement projects while enhancing their capabilities for sustainable results.
• Assessing existing programs, identifying opportunities for leveraging philanthropic capital, and supporting program delivery:
  • Identifying, vetting, and proposing work scopes for in-country partnerships and projects.
  • Carrying out appropriate grant and contract management procedures.
  • Overseeing the work of grantees, contractors, and partner organizations to ensure the quality of their outputs and delivery aligns with the country strategy goals.
• Collaborating with country leads and their teams in the Asia region and linking GEAPP's work in Vietnam and the region.
  •  Engaging with in-country stakeholders, including government, utilities, development partners, private developers, and others.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A Bachelor's degree is required, with a Master's degree in related fields (such as Renewable Energy, International Development, Energy Economics, etc.) being preferred.
• 8-15 years of relevant experience focusing on economic development, energy/power sector, and/or development partnerships in Indonesia.
• Previous experience working directly in the private sector, either with project developers or financiers involved in supporting renewable energy projects, particularly solar and wind, would be advantageous.
  • The ability to analyze and comprehend private sector business models is beneficial. Experience in developing financial models or supporting in transaction structuring is advantageous.
  • Experience in preparing and submitting bidding documents, participating in renewable energy tenders/projects, and/or providing technical support to national utilities companies.
  • Proficiency in preparing and developing techno-commercial reports, project feasibility studies, and evaluation of Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs).
  • Familiarity with working at project sites in Indonesia and a comprehensive understanding of the local context would be advantageous.
  • Experience in leading a sustainability/energy transition project from end-to-end, from origination, project design, partners selection, implementation, up to completion and monitoring and evaluation
• Strong comprehension of the political economy and the context of energy transition in Indonesia. Possessing a well-established network of stakeholders involved in renewable energy/energy transition in Indonesia is a plus.
• Proven experience in designing and executing economic development projects, particularly in Indonesia, in collaboration with diverse partners from the public, private, and non-profit sectors.
• Demonstrated project management skills, including the ability to oversee projects, deliver effective presentations, and develop business models, would be an asset.
• Previous experience in a challenging, fast-paced, and highly professional role within a collaborative, dynamic organization, preferably in an entrepreneurial environment where the formulation of policies, programs, and processes was required.
• Demonstrated commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of others.

Behavioral Competencies 

• Communication: Excellent interpersonal abilities; listening skills; writing and verbal skills. You must be a good writer. Assertiveness in presenting and respectfully challenging ideas, including those presented by leadership; able to present ideas to a range of stakeholders in a clear and compelling way.
• Entrepreneurial mindset: An inquisitive mind focused on addressing the root causes of problems and building interventions to address them. Anticipates future opportunities and consequences.  
• Collaborative: a good listener, showcases humility, ability to understand local context and genuinely partner and work with various stakeholders from varied backgrounds. Leverage functional and substantive expertise organizationally; demonstrates inclusiveness, collaboration.  
• Independent work: Analytical and strong problem-solving abilities, takes initiative, drives for results, ability to prioritize work, communicates problems and proposes solutions, as appropriate. Uses feedback to quickly improve on work and produce an updated product.   
• Execution: Meets deadlines; sense of urgency, responsibility, and self-motivation; ability to multi-task and work under pressure; flexible work style; detail oriented.
• Decision-making: Ability to evaluate risks and opportunities; uses analytical and problem-solving skills; takes initiative and drives for results; able to prioritize and recommend courses of action.
• Leadership: Thinks innovatively and creatively; demonstrates accountability and personal drive.
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Committed to the mission of GEAPP, to inclusion, equity, and diversity in every aspect of your work, and to challenging conventional wisdom through evidence, reason, and amplifying dissenting, unconventional, and marginalized voices.
• Willingness to travel (20-30%) – expected to travel to project sites across Indonesia and in the SEA region

Key Relationships 

• Indonesia Country Team
• VP, Asia and Asia Management Team
• Global solutions, investment, communication and MEL teams

We operate from a strong commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion in everything we do. It is not only the right thing to do – we could not make an impact without our team members' diverse perspectives and experiences. We expect all GEAPP employees to contribute by developing their unique perspectives and talent, challenging conventional wisdom through evidence and reason, and amplifying marginalized voices.  

 GEAPP LLC is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and compliance with all federal, state, and local laws concerning employment discrimination, including the Americans with Disabilities Act. To this end, the organization ensures equal opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, lawful alien status, physical, mental, and medical disability, veteran status, or liability for service in the United States Armed Forces.  

GEAPP LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.