Consultant as Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Specialist

Program Overview

WRI Indonesia’s cities and transport portfolio focus on reducing cities’ GHG emission and leveraging cities and dynamics to do rapid transition towards net-zero through just transition pathways to achieve inclusive, resilient, and prosperous nation. There are three pillars that we have defined to achieve this cities transition: livable neighborhood, climate resilience, and connective mobility. Under connective mobility pillar, WRI Indonesia believes that a people-centered mobility system is a fundamental aspect that should be provided in the city. Therefore, our mission is to help cities and provinces to implement seamlessly integrated, safe, good quality and accessible to all mobility system.

In a mission to achieve this goal, WRI Indonesia has been working with more than 10 cities leaders and national government in Indonesia to co-implement the low carbon mobility solution. One of our largest flagships in providing low carbon mobility solution is happening through public transport and private vehicle electrification. By working closely with the national government and city transport authorities, WRI Indonesia believes that a large scale impact of transport electrification can only be achieved when there is a strong alignment and collaboration between national, sub-national and private sectors.

Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle (HDV) Mass Procurement

The Government of Indonesia (GoI) through the National Energy Master Plan has set ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicles (ZEV) adoption, including the goal of electrifying more than 10,000 electric buses by 2030 in Jakarta. However, several sub-national governments are struggling to implement this huge target due to government’s fiscal capacity constraint and the high initial costs to procure cleaner technology for heavy duty vehicle operations (bus and truck). Aiming to solve these fundamental barriers, WRI Indonesia is proposing a new procurement mechanism which emphasizes the benefits of having aggregated demand from the city and introducing a national, mass procurement framework which aims to lower the “gross cost contract” prices (fee/km) services. The goal of this project is, to make electric HDVs’ cost lower than diesel and CNG buses through a more cost-effective procurement strategy. Having this strategic program that will be co-implemented with key national ministries, WRI Indonesia seeks to work with a Zero-Emission Heavy Duty professional to conceptualize, manage, implement and monitor the concept development of mass procurement for zero emission HDV in Indonesia.

Job Highlight

The Zero Emission Heavy Duty Specialist will play a significant role in supporting WRI Indonesia’s flagship on accelerating e-mobility agenda through green heavy-duty vehicles. The position holder required to coordinate the work that will be co-developed by the national ministry and sub-national transport authorities and represent WRI Indonesia to provide an unbiased insight on electric mobility procurement and keep engaged with major key stakeholders in the sector.

The Zero Emission Heavy Duty Specialist will work independently under supervision of Urban Mobility Manager while working closely and collaboratively with the rest of the project. This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement and requirement to travel as needed.

What You Will Do

1. Lead technical coordination and provide science-based insight to reach project goals.

• Lead technical analysis, institutional arrangement, and procurement strategy of zero emission HDV mass procurement project that will be co-developed with the Ministry of Transport and other key agencies.
• Provide review and technical advice to research/knowledge products that are produced internally, and from external parties related to mass procurement concept development.
• Provide unbiased views and insight, representing WRI Indonesia, for the communication related to the project goals.

1. Maintain engagement with internal and external stakeholders as part of project implementation strategy.

• Maintain WRI Indonesia’s engagement with key stakeholders in national and sub-national levels.
• Closely coordinate with key stakeholders, especially the Coordinating Ministry of Maritime and Investment Affairs, the Ministry of Transport, Bappenas, PLN, OEMs, and cities’ transport authority in developing analyses and recommendation to support WRI Indonesia transport initiative agenda.

1. Assist program management to monitor project delivery.

• Coordinate project management aspect to ensure excellent project delivery strategy in coordination with Urban Mobility Manager.
• Monitor and evaluate project delivery to ensure project deliverables are achieved according to plan.
• Participate in planning and implementing outreach events (e.g. conference, FGDs, workshops) as necessary

What You Will Need

• Master’s Degree in transportation, civil engineering, environmental engineering, urban planning, economics, supply chain, business management or any other related field. Bachelor degree with an extensive transport-related project experience is also welcome to apply.
• Minimum 5 years of full-time work experience in transportation or environment filed, has a knowledge and experience in electric mobility project is a plus.
• Strong understanding of project management and associated best practices
• Ability to identify project risk and possible mitigation strategies.
• Proficiency in using tools or develop system to support project monitoring and tracking activities.
• Ability to monitor and assess data to aid leadership in decision making process
• Experience in scientific writing with history in publishing international peer-reviewed journal
• Highly organized and systematic with strong time management skills and ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines required.
• Professional fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English in both verbal and written communication
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment and cross sectoral themes.
• Highly motivated, strong can-do attitude, proactive work style and excellent organizational skills and work-ethic.
• Problem solver who is willing to develop and share ideas internally and externally.
• Ability and willingness to travel when needed
• Legally able to work in Indonesia

Deliverables

1. Zero Emission Heavy Duty Vehicle Mass Procurement concept note report
2. Produce communications and/or knowledge products as planned in the projects and deliver it in a timely and satisfactory manner according to WRI Indonesia standard.
3. Produce technical analyses results (i.e. presentations or reports) as planned in the projects
4. Comprehensive monthly report that include achievement, work progress, and lesson learn.

Duration

This position is required to join as soon as possible with initial contract period up to 31 December 2024 with possibility of extension subject to individual performance evaluation, project needs, and budget availability.

Terms of Payment

Daily-rate based consultant with maximum of 18 (eighteen) working days per month.

Contract Arrangement

Individual consultancy contract (Part-time, limited term)

What we offer

• Consultant rate that is commensurate with experience and skills
• Travel insurance for both domestic and international for any travel duty as assigned by WRI Indonesia
• Access to the WRI global network
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work

Must have authorization to work in Indonesia to be eligible for this position.

Final candidates might be required to take a writing test and to produce two writing samples when needed.

How to apply: In order to be formally considered, please submit an updated resume and cover letter through WRI career portal .

Application close: 1700 (DKI Jakarta local time), 20 March 2024. We will close the advert earlier when the best candidates are identified at earlier dates.

This is a locally engaged position; Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

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WRI Indonesia is national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. WRI work with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. WRI work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States.

Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 10-year history in the country, and strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term, WRI Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects in the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs.