Background and Organizational Context
Hivos is a non-governmental organization, rooted in the Netherlands and guided by humanist values, that aims to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world where citizens, women and men, have equal access to resources, opportunities and markets and can participate actively and equally in decision making processes that determine their lives, their society and their future. Hivos' basic commitment is to poor and marginalized people - and their organizations - in countries of the global South and east, and Eastern Europe . A sustainable improvement oft heir situation is the ultimate benchmark for the work and efforts of Hivos.
Hivos focuses on four main themes: Expression & Engagement, Rights & Citizenship, Green Entrepreneurship and Action for Change. Within the Action for Change theme Hivos is running a climate and energy campaign. The long term objective of this campaign is a worldwide switch to 100% renewable energy to reduce climate change and to assure access to energy for all. This implies a reduction of energy consumption in high income regions and an increase in access to renewable energy for poor men and women in developing countries to alleviate poverty, improve living conditions and propel economic development. More than 1.5 billion people are currently without access to electricity and nearly 2.4 billion people still use traditional biomass fuels for cooking and heating, causing severe health problems and the death of 1.9 million people per year from indoor pollution. One project within this campaign is the Iconic Island initiative.
Iconic Island Sumba
The Iconic island initiative aims to provide access to reliable renewable forms of energy to the population of a medium sized Indonesian island thus ending their dependency on fossil fuels and increasing access to energy sources. This in turn is expected to stimulate economic activities of the local population. The project will focus on the energy needs of households, public facilities, offices and small industries, and is to be carried out as a collaborative initiative between stakeholders.
The Iconic Island initiative has been launched by Hivos end 2010 with support of the Ministry of Energy of Indonesia . Since then several stakeholders from private sector, civil society and governments have engaged in the initiative. The ministry has formed a taskforce that comprises officials from national government, the regional government of NTT, the district governments of Sumba , PLN’s national and regional offices, private sector, higher education and civil society organisations. The structure of the task force includes a steering committee, working groups and a national secretariat as set up by the Ministry. Hivos has been tasked to run the secretariat.
The Asian Development Bank has decided to support the Iconic Island initiative with technical assistance (TA) to design and implement energy access programs based on renewable energy sources. The T A addresses key priorities elaborated in the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) energy sector assessment, strategy and road map for Indonesia (ASR), namely: improving access to reliable sources of power in rural areas, and expanded use of renewable energy.
Scope of work of the Liaison Officer
The Iconic Island Liaison Officer will be responsible for the daily communication and coordination between MEMR, ADB, Hivos and other stakeholders. The Liaison officer will be contracted by Hivos to support the secretariat of the taskforce that is run by Hivos.
The Liaison Officer will have the following tasks:
The Iconic Island Liaison Officer will report directly to Programme Officer Sustainable Energy/GE (or a programme manager) at Hivos ROSEA and be under close supervision and coordination of the Global Campaign Coordinator for Climate, Energy and Development in Hivos Head Office in the Netherlands . The appointment starts asap, preferably 1 June 2013 with an initial contract for a period of 1 year and subject of extension upon availability of fund.
Stationing
The Liaison Officer will be based in Jakarta but spend approximately 20% of his/her time in Sumba . When in Jakarta , the liaison officer will be based for three days of the week in the ESDM Office (Directorate of Bio Energy) on Jalan Pengangsaan Timur and the rest of the time in the Hivos office on Jalan Kemang Selatan XII no. 1. When in Sumba, s/he will work in the Hivos or joint ADB – Hivos office.
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and your current CV at the latest by 24 May 2013 with subject: “Iconic Island – Liaison Officer” to HRD Hivos ROSEA, with e-mail address: hrd@hivos.or.id
Hivos is a non-governmental organization, rooted in the Netherlands and guided by humanist values, that aims to contribute to a free, fair and sustainable world where citizens, women and men, have equal access to resources, opportunities and markets and can participate actively and equally in decision making processes that determine their lives, their society and their future. Hivos' basic commitment is to poor and marginalized people - and their organizations - in countries of the global South and east, and Eastern Europe . A sustainable improvement oft heir situation is the ultimate benchmark for the work and efforts of Hivos.
Hivos focuses on four main themes: Expression & Engagement, Rights & Citizenship, Green Entrepreneurship and Action for Change. Within the Action for Change theme Hivos is running a climate and energy campaign. The long term objective of this campaign is a worldwide switch to 100% renewable energy to reduce climate change and to assure access to energy for all. This implies a reduction of energy consumption in high income regions and an increase in access to renewable energy for poor men and women in developing countries to alleviate poverty, improve living conditions and propel economic development. More than 1.5 billion people are currently without access to electricity and nearly 2.4 billion people still use traditional biomass fuels for cooking and heating, causing severe health problems and the death of 1.9 million people per year from indoor pollution. One project within this campaign is the Iconic Island initiative.
Iconic Island Sumba
The Iconic island initiative aims to provide access to reliable renewable forms of energy to the population of a medium sized Indonesian island thus ending their dependency on fossil fuels and increasing access to energy sources. This in turn is expected to stimulate economic activities of the local population. The project will focus on the energy needs of households, public facilities, offices and small industries, and is to be carried out as a collaborative initiative between stakeholders.
The Iconic Island initiative has been launched by Hivos end 2010 with support of the Ministry of Energy of Indonesia . Since then several stakeholders from private sector, civil society and governments have engaged in the initiative. The ministry has formed a taskforce that comprises officials from national government, the regional government of NTT, the district governments of Sumba , PLN’s national and regional offices, private sector, higher education and civil society organisations. The structure of the task force includes a steering committee, working groups and a national secretariat as set up by the Ministry. Hivos has been tasked to run the secretariat.
The Asian Development Bank has decided to support the Iconic Island initiative with technical assistance (TA) to design and implement energy access programs based on renewable energy sources. The T A addresses key priorities elaborated in the Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) energy sector assessment, strategy and road map for Indonesia (ASR), namely: improving access to reliable sources of power in rural areas, and expanded use of renewable energy.
Scope of work of the Liaison Officer
The Iconic Island Liaison Officer will be responsible for the daily communication and coordination between MEMR, ADB, Hivos and other stakeholders. The Liaison officer will be contracted by Hivos to support the secretariat of the taskforce that is run by Hivos.
The Liaison Officer will have the following tasks:
- Gain a thorough overview of all aspects of the Iconic Island process and disseminate knowledge on the subject
- Provide support to the Taskforce which functions under the responsibility of ESDM and is chaired by Hivos, including the smooth running of the different working groups
- Develop project strategies in cooperation with all stakeholders
- Provide secretarial services, including the organization of meetings, correspondence, providing updates to stakeholders, writing of reports
- Assist in setting up concrete activities and facilitate linkages between stakeholders
- Assist in the development of innovating ideas and preparation of proposals
- Coordinate and liaise with ESDM and other departments and Ministries, ADB, Hivos (other project officers, field officer, programme manager, director), consulting teams, local and national stakeholders and play a role in linking up the different levels: national, provincial, district, subdistrict and village level through consultation and other means
- Facilitate and escort field visits of guests to Sumba and to local and national stakeholders
- Assist in the design and production of communication materials and other items needed for communication, promotion and coordination
- Provide relevant assistance towards individual projects which support the Iconic Island initiative as requested by Hivos, ESDM, the ADB and the taskforce members.
- Prepare progress reports for the Directorate of Energy and Bio Energy and for the ADB (semi-annual report written by the Liaison Officer will be approved by the Programme Manager at Hivos)
- Prepare, join and represent Hivos at advocacy meetings regarding energy access and renewable energy
- Develop and report on (new) initiatives regarding energy access and renewable energy
- Liaise with a variety of stakeholders on renewable energy including civil society, governments and private sector
- An excellent understanding of Indonesian (energy) government policies or the ability to translate skills to such
- Good understanding of the socio-economic aspects, including gender, of development programmes
- Minimum 3 years of professional experience in energy policy development and/or energy advocacy
- Professional written and verbal communication skills including public speaking in English and Bahasa Indonesia
- Show successful track record working in and within multidisciplinary team
- Has a strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skill with donors, civil society organization, government officials and community
- Tactful in handling administration and communication processes
- Previous working experience in an international environment/organization would be an advantage
- Having respect for humanitarian or humanist principles and willing to work in a non-discriminating, neutral, impartial and gender equal environment
The Iconic Island Liaison Officer will report directly to Programme Officer Sustainable Energy/GE (or a programme manager) at Hivos ROSEA and be under close supervision and coordination of the Global Campaign Coordinator for Climate, Energy and Development in Hivos Head Office in the Netherlands . The appointment starts asap, preferably 1 June 2013 with an initial contract for a period of 1 year and subject of extension upon availability of fund.
Stationing
The Liaison Officer will be based in Jakarta but spend approximately 20% of his/her time in Sumba . When in Jakarta , the liaison officer will be based for three days of the week in the ESDM Office (Directorate of Bio Energy) on Jalan Pengangsaan Timur and the rest of the time in the Hivos office on Jalan Kemang Selatan XII no. 1. When in Sumba, s/he will work in the Hivos or joint ADB – Hivos office.
If you are interested in this position, please send a cover letter and your current CV at the latest by 24 May 2013 with subject: “Iconic Island – Liaison Officer” to HRD Hivos ROSEA, with e-mail address: hrd@hivos.or.id
