The Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer
Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH is a German international cooperation
enterprise for sustainable development with worldwide operations. ENDEV
Indonesia is opening an
Internship
Program
ENDEV
Indonesia aims to sustainably provide electricity to 112.000 people, 200
institutions, and 340 productive use applications through the use of renewable
energy technologies. While current technology focus is on micro-hydro power
(MHP), the project is also considering other technologies such as solar
mini-grids (PVVP – photovoltaic village power) and biomass. Experience has
shown that sustainability has been an issue while implementing MHP for rural
development. There have been many cases where installed MHPs failed within a
few months or years, far shorter of its actual life expectancy. Challenges
regarding MHP sustainability vary, from managerial to technical issues and
occur during both the development and operational process. Monitoring and
evaluation are critical to ensure performance of the schemes while achieving
the project goals, anticipate upcoming problems that might arise and promote
improvements through lessons learned. Project performance relates directly to
goals achieved, as well as quality which underpins sustainability of the MHP
schemes.
Ensuring
sustainability is performed by a cyclical process that includes regular
monitoring, periodic evaluation, and adjustments on the implementation process
as required. It requires actions both in technical and social aspects. Preventive
approach is conducted by ensuring quality of the installed RE system. Meanwhile
strengthening social aspects is conducted by building participation and
stronger bonds within the benefited community. Extensive operations and
administration training is also conducted on village-level upon the completion
of the MHP or PVVP installation. Besides that, our approach to ensure
sustainability is to increase productivity of the community. Until now, we have
been working on implementation of appliances that can be used as tools to
generate income in the community together with local NGOs.
Students
with strong analytical thinking are
welcomed to be part of our team for an internship period. You will work
together with us to empower communities to assess the quality of the renewable
energy technology installed, operate and maintain renewable energy
installations (specifically MHPs and PVs), develop sustainability monitoring
approaches through means of communication and technology and contributing
towards enhancing and streamlining project coordination and out-reach.
For
more information on EnDev Indonesia’s work, please consult https://energypedia.info and
www.endev-indonesia.or.id.
Current
internships available:
TQ
2014: Technical Quality
Internship time frame:
March – July 2014
Topic:
Renewable Energy Quality Assessment on MHP and PVVP
Background: The
growing number of renewable energy infrastructure installed in Indonesia
through rural electrification programmes puts increased emphasis on proper
technical quality and standards. Rural electrification has two sides of a coin
that need to be pursued consistently, these are community participation and
technical quality. If one of these key elements are not fulfilled then
sustainability of the system is compromised. EnDev Indonesia is regularly
assessing and evaluating the technical quality of MHP and PVVP, in order to
propose improvements and support technical troubleshooting.
Intern
main task: support technical experts in technical quality assurance
activities for MHP and PVVP; develop quality criteria and methods for
disseminating awareness. For more information: https://energypedia.info/wiki/Technical_Inspection_Guidelines_for_Solar_PV_Mini-grids_(EnDev_Indonesia_2013),https://energypedia.info/wiki/File:Good_and_bad_of_mini_hydro_power_vol.1.pdf, https://energypedia.info/wiki/File:Good_and_bad_of_mini_hydro_power_vol.2.pdf,
Skills
required: Basic knowledge in electrical engineering
(particularly in renewable energy technology such as photovoltaic); good data
processing skills; practical knowledge on electricity infrastructure;
experience in working with communities; report/fact sheet compilation and
editing in English; possible rural site visits under basic conditions
PR 2014: Public Relations
Internship time frame:
February – July 2014
Topic:
Public Relations on Energy and EnDev
Background:
EnDev Indonesia does not operate in isolation, but is impact driven. This
requires that information gained and lessons learnt are effectively
communicated to various stakeholders, both internally and externally. EnDev
publishes reports on its findings, composes videos, designs training and
awareness materials and disseminates these through off-line and on-line
platforms. The project also seeks to contribute towards public debate on
renewable energy and sustainable rural development by utilizing conventional
media, social media and specialist networks.
Intern
main tasks: support initiatives to communicate information across a
wide range of stakeholders and media; contribute towards material (video,
publications) production; develop a PR strategy combined with user-friendly
processes; re-vitalize current PR activities; For more information: http://www.facebook.com/pages/GREENergy-Indonesia/451553694886676?fref=ts, https://twitter.com/GREEnergindo, http://www.youtube.com/user/GREENergyIndonesia
Skills
required: broad basic knowledge
in journalism, public relations, marketing and media production; good
communication skills (both writing and speaking); general knowledge on
energy sector; experience in working with different stakeholders; report/fact
sheet compilation and editing in English; possible rural site visits under
basic conditions
OA 2014: Office Administration
Internship time frame:
February – July 2014
Topic:
Office Administration for overall EnDev project
Background:
EnDev Indonesia implements various activities simultaneously. Each activity has
different approaches, objectives, guiding procedures, strategies and time
lines. Without dedicated coordination and strong administration support, the
activities cannot be implemented effectively and efficiently, comply with
transparency requirements, or yield the desired outcomes. Administration is
vital for project implementation.
Intern
main tasks: Support the administrative activities, which may
include arranging for the production of materials, organizing events,
coordinating the use of office equipment, identify opportunities to streamline
administration procedures.
Skills
required: broad basic knowledge in
office administration, good on secretarial and data processing skills;
general knowledge on event organization, time management and administration
good practices; experience in working in an office environment; document
compilation and editing in English; possible administration activities outside
Jakarta
SM 2014: Sustainability Monitoring
Internship time frame:
February – July 2014
Topic:
Sustainability Monitoring of MHP and PV
Background:
The GIZ has been monitoring and maintaining over 300 sites information,
comprise of PV and MHP. Expand from monitoring routines, EnDev ID provides
counselling system through SMS that serves communities who are managing their
renewable energy power plant. These two initiatives aim to improve PV and MHP
sites sustainability. EnDev ID operation is armed with database with over
200,000 data records and SMS Gateway system to support better advice and
decision making for the GIZ and our stakeholders.
Intern
main tasks: Support the sustainability monitoring activities, which
may include maintaining information and knowledge management system such as
handling database input, reports and analysis; contribute in activating
knowledge exchange platform with SMS technology (BReIDGE) through community
counselling; conduct surveys; liaise and engage stakeholders in the knowledge
exchange activities; contribute in executing new ideas to improve RE sites
sustainability.
Skills
required: broad basic knowledge
in IT-based data management, mathematician and/or statistician; good data
processing skills; general knowledge on energy sector; experience in
working with communities; good report/fact sheet compilation and editing in
English; possible rural site visits under basic conditions
General
requirements for the interns:
·
Fluent in English and Bahasa Indonesia
·
Moderate knowledge in various fields of study, as described
below.
·
Acceptable skills in writing is required
·
Acceptable verbal communication and presentation skills are
required
·
General knowledge about energy sectors, specifically rural
electrification, and on community development would be an advantage
Important:
The
graduation date of any prospective intern should not exceed more than six
months from when the internship is due to start.
Period of Internship :
For a period of 4–6 months (starting on February 2014)
Location
: Jakarta, Indonesia
Application procedure:
·
Applications
shall only be considered until latest 12 February 2014
·
Candidates
for an internship shall apply for an internship with ENDEV Indonesia by submitting the following:
1.
Updated
curriculum vitae (CV) with photograph of candidate
2.
Letter
of Motivation for the internship (highlighting the candidates reasons for the
internship and area of interests)
·
Applications
shall be submitted electronically to Ms Atiek Puspa Fadhilah (Advisor
– EnDev Indonesia) at atiek.fadhilah@giz.de
