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ASSOCIATE – ENERGY TRANSITION, FOSSIL FUEL TRANSITION, INDONESIA
E3G is recruiting for an Associate to join its Fossil Fuel Transition team to develop and lead work on accelerating the energy transition in Indonesia. The Associate will be based in Indonesia and will be required to work remotely.
The role
This new role will support engagement with the diplomatic community, policymakers, civil society partners, international organisations, business, and academics to accelerate Indonesia’s transition away from coal power and towards clean energy.
The position will include working with civil society partners to provide advice to diplomatic actors and embassies based in Indonesia, as well as engaging government stakeholders nationally and internationally around supporting Indonesia’s transition away from coal and accelerating renewables deployment. It will also include working with and through international networks and multilateral fora such as ASEAN, G20 and COP to achieve broader regional and global coal-to-clean outcomes, in close collaboration with E3G colleagues.
Background
E3G is an independent climate change think tank with a global outlook. We are world leading strategists on the political economy of climate change, dedicated to achieving a safe climate for all.
We work on the frontier of the climate landscape tackling the barriers and advancing the solutions to a safe climate. Our goal is to translate climate politics, economics and policies into action.E3G is consistently ranked as one of the top ten most influential environmental think tanks in the world by the University of Pennsylvania’s Global Go To Think Tank Index.
Delivering a rapid, managed transition of the global power system from coal-to-clean, not via gas, is a fundamental condition to achieving the goals of the Paris Agreement. E3G’s Fossil Fuel Transition team mobilises diplomatic actors to drive real-world, real-economy progress on ending the global use of the coal power and transitioning to clean energy. E3G identifies opportunities for influence and interventions, collaborates with civil society campaigns and partners, and fosters international diplomatic alliances to create a world where no new coal is built, and where existing coal is replaced by clean, affordable energy to enable a climate-safe world.
Key Responsibilities
Provide strategic insight and thought leadership regarding Indonesia’s energy transition and political economy, working through a mix of networks, information exchange, data analysis and horizon scanning, and contributing to cross-E3G analysis and activities on energy transition diplomacy.
Produce internal and external analysis, tailored briefings and communications materials based on recent data and analysis around Indonesia’s energy transition and key risks and opportunities in accelerating the coal-to-clean transition.
Lead E3G’s engagement with civil society networks, policy makers, multilateral development organisations and business stakeholders working on Indonesia’s energy transition, in partnership with international coalitions and under the direction of E3G’s leads on global coal-to-clean transition strategy.
Develop joint strategies with partners for mobilising and supporting Indonesia to become a regional champion within ASEAN on delivering the COP28 goal to transition away from fossil fuels, and triple global renewables capacity and double energy efficiency rates by 2030.
Build and maintain relationships with Embassies and other diplomatic actors based in Indonesia, providing incisive briefings and advice on energy transition topics.
Engage and build relationships with key decision makers and government stakeholders within Indonesia to support Indonesia’s transition away from coal and accelerate renewables deployment.
Experience and Skills
What we offer
This role is configured as an Associate on a consultancy basis and is offered on a 1-year fixed-term contract, with the possibility of further extension. The role may be either full-time or part-time. There may be potential for the role to be considered under an Employer of Record contract either initially or in due course.
The role is required to be based in Indonesia and will work remotely. Location in another Southeast Asian country may be considered for the right candidate.
E3G will require candidates to demonstrate that they have the right to live and work in their desired location. E3G is unable to provide relocation assistance or visa support.
A remuneration package competitive with the non-profit sector will be offered.
How to apply
Please submit your application in English. Please include:
The deadline for applications is Wednesday 10****th July.
Whilst we very much appreciate the time you will have taken with your application, unfortunately due to the level of response we receive we will not be able to reply to every candidate. Therefore, if you have not heard from us with 2 weeks of the closing date please assume that on this occasion you have been unsuccessful.
We are currently hiring a number of new roles to work on the global coal-to-clean transition – you can see all of our open positions at the moment on our website.
E3G values diversity and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of age, gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic background. We aim to build an inclusive workforce that is reflective of the populations we support, and actively seek applications from those who are marginalized and underrepresented. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.