Job Description

Objectives of the Assignment:

The Climate Finance Governance Consultant will work closely with FPA and other focal points for climate finance in Indonesia (i.e. GEF, AF, ICCTF, PT SMI, and BPDLH) as well as government entities with climate-related mandates to conduct a study on Indonesia’s climate finance governance landscape. S/he will conduct both one-on-one and multi-stakeholder consultations to ensure the study report provides relevant information and recommendations to kick-start a climate finance network integration process. To achieve this, the study is expected to at the very least provide the following outputs:

1. Identification of existing climate finance information systems in Indonesia managed by different ministries.

2. Identification of the managing/coordinating government entity/unit, down to the working/operational level (i.e., Echelon II/III or its equivalent), of the various climate financing sources which includes:

• International public (e.g., GCF, AF)
• International private (e.g., foreign investments)
• Domestic public (e.g., state budget)
• Domestic private (e.g., local entrepreneurs)

3. Analysis of international climate finance (public and private) position/role in relation to the existing climate finance information systems (e.g. SRN, AKSARA).

4. Identification and analysis of the process and procedures of government entities (e.g. MoEF, Bappenas) related to climate tracking and governance, this includes existing climate finance information systems as well as other processes related to monitoring, reporting, and verification.

The study is a collaboration between GGGI and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The objectives of the study will be divided between two different assignments managed by the separate organizations. The scope of work of this assignment only covers objectives under GGGI, which comprises of the four outputs listed above. Although the outputs are divided between GGGI and UNDP, it is desirable for one consultant to be appointed to implement and collaborate with both organizations for the full task. Such a single consultant would still be expected to apply for the two separate vacancies.

Location Indonesia City Jakarta Contract Type Individual Consultant (Deliverable) Grade Individual Consultant 4 Salary scale Individual Consultant Scale Contract Duration 2 month Date to close (KST) 22/10/2021 Job Reference 100005585

Deliverables and Payment Schedule:

The Global Green Growth Institute requires the services of a qualified expert to be a “Climate Finance Governance Consultant” (hereafter referred to as “the Consultant”) for the Fiscal Policy Agency (FPA). The Consultant's final deliverable will be a report on the study’s findings related to output 1, 2, 3, and 4 (see ‘Objective of the Assignment’ above).

Notes:

• The Consultant is to provide his/her own equipment to produce all deliverables.
• The Consultant shall submit the report in electronic versions readable by a Microsoft Office application.
• All outputs must be in English.
• Final deliverable must be approved by GGGI. The Consultant shall consider the comments and necessary revisions proposed to provide a final version of the deliverable in a timely manner.

No.

Output/Deliverable

Payment Terms

Percentage of

Maximum Amount

1.

Inception report, at least describing the suggested methodology to identify and analyze the various climate financing sources and climate information systems in Indonesia, the planned timeframe for the Consultant’s work, and the list of contact person identified in each focal point.

2 weeks after signing contract

30 %

(USD 2.400)

2.

• Minutes of Meetings (MoMs) from the stakeholder engagements conducted.

• Final version of the report on the findings related to output 1, 2, 3 and 4 of the study.

30 November 2021

70 %

(USD 5.600)

Total fee: USD 8,000 depending on candidate's credentials

Expertise Information:

• Master’s degree or higher, in business or commerce, finance, economics, public administration, international development, or relevant fields;
• Extensive knowledge on climate finance landscape in Indonesia;
• A proven track record of working for at least 8 years on complex and politically sensitive issues with government, the private sector and international actors;
• A proven track record of working at high-level governmental coordination activities;
• Existing network in Fiscal Policy Agency, National Planning Agency (Bappenas), and Ministry of Environment and Forestry (MoEF) is highly desirable;
• Proven ability to communicate clearly and effectively in written reports and other publications in English, previous writing examples might be requested;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and motivational skills and sensitivity to the local environment as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision;
• Excellent in the usage of computers and office software packages.

Administrative Information:

In order to be considered for the position, the candidate must meet the minimum qualification listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the evaluation criteria factor below. Please note that only shortlisted/finalist applicants will be interviewed or contacted. GGGI does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre-authorized. Reference check will be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

Interviews and a writing exercise may be requested. Applicants are required to prepare a brief narrative demonstrating how prior experience and/or education and training address selection criteria factors listed below:

• Professional Competency (10 points): Master’s degree or higher, in business or commerce, finance, economics, public administration, international development, or relevant fields.

• Experience (40 points): Minimum 8 years of progressive experience on complex and politically sensitive issues with government, the private sector and international actors. Experience working with the Government of Indonesia at the high-level or in the private sector at the national and/or local level.

• Communication (10 points): Level IV (fluent) oral and writing ability in English and Level IV Bahasa Indonesia is required. This means an ability to participate in professional meetings in English

• Technical Knowledge (40 points): Strong understanding of the Indonesia climate finance landscape. S/he must have a strong understanding of the Government of Indonesia plans, policies, system, ministries, agencies, and institutions, including the challenges and opportunities associated with climate finance governance. S/he must have a good understanding of international climate finances such as GCF, AF, etc.

Maximum Points Available: 100

At GGGI’s discretion, reference checks and interviews may be conducted as part of the evaluation process.

Applicants must also include in their application package as follows:

• A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that demonstrates how the candidate’s qualifications meet the work requirements;

• A curriculum vitae which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience and career achievements;

• Names, current and accurate contact numbers (email and phone) of three professional references that have knowledge of the applicant’s abilities to perform the duties set forth in the solicitation.

All the above information must be included in the application package for the package to be considered complete.

Interested candidates should send the above information directly in the link https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/

All application must be submitted no later than 22 October 2021, at 11:59 p.m. KST. Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered. Cover Letter and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.

Applicable Income Tax:

Value Added Tax clarification

Individual consultant without Indonesian tax ID: In accordance with Directorate General Taxation number SE-145/PJ/2010 VAT is applicable on foreign services rendered by international entities not registered in Indonesia are subject to 10% VAT.

Withholding tax on foreign services rendered/withholding tax Art 26

Payment of royalties, interest, and service fees by resident taxpayer to a non-resident taxpayer are subject to 20% withholding tax Art 26. However, if the payment is made to a resident of a country with which Indonesia has signed a tax treaty, the withholding (WHT) may be reduced or exempted. Nonresident taxpayer should get the DGT1 form certified by their country of residence tax authority to be exempted from WHT. Please visit the following sites to download the DGT1 form. (http://www.pajak.go.id/content/formulir/10198/form-dgt-1)

Withholding tax on local purchase of goods and services

Payments of certain types of income paid to resident taxpayers are subject to withholding Art 23 at a rate of 15% (for dividend interest royalties) and 2% (rental of asset, other than land and building [which is subject to final tax Art4(2)] and services such as technical, management, consulting services, etc.

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.