Advisor – Energy Programme (Energy Transition Cluster anchored to RE2GRID Project)

The Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German federal enterprise. We work to shape a future worth living in over 120 countries around the world.

Provide strategic, technical, and economic advisory support on Indonesia’s power system transformation and energy transition, with a focus on renewable energy integration into the electricity system particularly for solar power and investment-enabling policy frameworks.
Support policy dialogue and coordination with senior government counterparts, including the MEMR Minister’s special staff and the MEMR Centre for Policy Strategy, by placing and contextualising GIZ technical inputs.
Prepare policy briefs, presentations, background notes, and talking points on electricity sector reform, grid integration of renewables, and financial analyses relevant to policy design (e.g. LCOE, system costs, IRR or cost-effectiveness metrics).
Act as an interface between government counterparts and GIZ technical teams, ensuring alignment between policy priorities and programme activities in renewable energy development with particular focus on solar energy.
Coordinate closely with the Power System Transformation team and the Policy Unit of the GIZ Energy Programme to consolidate technical studies, financial analyses, and project results into policy-relevant formats.
Contribute to the preparation, facilitation, and follow-up of high-level meetings, consultations, and workshops related to power sector reform and renewable energy acceleration.
Support internal strategic planning by providing policy studies, contextual analyses, and updates on developments in the electricity and renewable energy policy landscape.
Ensure structured documentation and knowledge management of policy-related processes, discussions, and outputs in line with GIZ standards.

Master’s degree in energy policy, engineering, economics, public policy, or a related field.
At least 3 years of professional experience in energy policy advisory, power sector reform, or renewable energy-related development cooperation.
Demonstrated experience working with senior government stakeholders in a policy-oriented and politically sensitive environment.
Solid understanding and familiarity of solar PV and BESS deployment, including technical system integration and financial or cost considerations.
Proven ability to translate technical and financial analyses and project results into concise, decision-oriented policy inputs.
Strong coordination and communication skills, with experience in working across technical, financial, and policy-focused stakeholders.
High proficiency in MS Office and digital knowledge management tools; familiarity with GIZ processes and systems is an asset.
Excellent command of English and Indonesian, both spoken and written; German language skills are an advantage.