Job Description
About the Organization
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Swaniti Initiative is an ecosystem builder working toward a sustainable future in a climate constrained world. It has a strong legacy of working in South Asia on supporting Parliamentarians and sub-national governments on designing and delivering interventions that respond to the climate crisis. Swaniti Initiative is now expanding its footprint in Indonesia and working on energy transition efforts.
Swaniti Initiative is undertaking a comprehensive technical support programme focused on supporting the economic diversification of mining communities in Indonesia. Additionally, we are working on pathways in mobilizing public funds most efficiently in large scale energy initiatives. And looking to support the private sector in decarbonization efforts. Our work aims to support the government of Indonesia in finding economic pathways on energy transition. It involves conducting comprehensive research, skills assessments, aspiration analysis, and demographic studies to inform key policymakers and support a just transition in these regions.
As our work grows, we are hoping to onboard a senior climate specialist who can lead our work in country and support in fulfilling Swaniti’s vision.
About the Role
The Deputy Country Lead – Indonesia will support the Country
Lead in advancing the organization’s work on energy transition and related
sectors, including power, industrial decarbonization, and blue carbon
initiatives.
This role is designed to ensure high-quality program delivery, coordination,
and technical support, translating strategic priorities into effective
implementation on the ground.
The Deputy Country Lead works closely with the Country Lead and plays a
critical role in ensuring that programs are executed efficiently, partnerships
are well-managed, and outputs meet high standards of quality.
Key Responsibilities
1. Program Execution & Delivery
Translate strategic priorities set by the Country Lead into clear workplans,
timelines, and deliverables
Coordinate implementation of ongoing programs across stakeholders and
partners
Monitor progress, identify implementation challenges, and propose solutions
for review
Ensure timely and high-quality delivery of outputs
Ensure alignment with monitoring frameworks and impact targets
2. Technical & Analytical Support
Provide technical inputs on energy transition-related topics
Support development of policy briefs, analytical reports, and background
materials
Ensure outputs are aligned with program objectives and reviewed internally
3. Stakeholder Coordination
Support engagement with government, private sector, and development partners
Prepare briefing materials, meeting notes, and follow-ups
Participate in stakeholder discussions in a supporting capacity
4. Convenings & Program Activities
Coordinate workshops, roundtables, and discussions
Support agenda setting, logistics, and documentation
5. Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact Tracking
Track progress against outputs, outcomes, and KPIs
Support design of impact measurement approaches
Compile data into reports and insights
Identify gaps and provide evidence-based recommendations
6. Internal Coordination & Operations
Support team coordination and workflow management
Maintain tracking systems and reporting dashboards
Contribute to internal knowledge management
Requirements
Qualifications & Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in energy, climate,
or public policy
Experience in program implementation and monitoring & evaluation
Familiarity with Indonesia’s policy landscape
Strong analytical and writing skills
Ability to manage multiple workstreams
Skills & Competencies
Strong organizational and project management skills
Solid understanding of energy transition issues
Experience with monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Effective communication in Bahasa Indonesia and English
Team-oriented and detail-focused
Additional Information
The Candidate should be based in Jakarta, Indonesia and will require travel within Indonesia to support
program implementation and stakeholder engagement.
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