Indonesia: Field Project Implementor-SII

Hivos Southeast Asia is a Dutch non-governmental organization guided by humanist values. It aims at structural poverty alleviation with a strong focus on civil society building and sustainable economic development. Hivos Southeast Asia provides financial support for local NGOs, is active in networking, lobbying and exchanging knowledge and expertise. For its Hivos Southeast Asia seeks qualified Indonesian candidates for the position of:

Title : Field Project Implementor-SII
Duty Station : Sumba, Indonesia
Duration : One year, with possibility of extension
Report to : Programme Officer Sustainable Energy

Functional context

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 Southeast Asia end 2010 with support of the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) of Indonesia. Since then several stakeholders from private sector, civil society and governments have engaged in the initiative. The ministry and Hivos Southeast Asia have 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 organizations. The structure of the task force includes a steering committee, working groups and a national secretariat as set up by the Ministry. Hivos Southeast asia has been tasked to run the secretariat.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has decided to support the Iconic Island initiative with technical assistance (TA) to design and implement energy access programs based on renewable energy sources until April 2015. The TA addresses key priorities elaborated in the 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. And in 2013, the Norwegian Embassy has also assumed a role in supporting the implementation of Sumba Iconic Island initiative.

The Field Project Implementor will be responsible for monitoring, coaching/mentoring and facilitating local partners in implementing a successful renewable energy projects in Sumba according to Hivos Southeast Asia ’s standard and project indicator.

He/she will report directly to Programme Officer Sustainable Energy and in close coordination with Field Coordinator. The Field Project Implementor will be based in Sumba.

Roles and responsibilities

1. To play a proactive role in the implementation of the multi stakeholders Sumba Iconic Island initiative which aims at realising 100% renewable energy at Sumba Island.


2. To support the effective communication with the Sumba Iconic Island Task Force and other stakeholders in Sumba.


3. Support the implementation of Hivos Southeast Asia’ project funded activities in Sumba.


4. Identify new locations/areas for potential renewable energy implementation involving local community and partner.


5. Provide support and guidance to local implementing partner to ensure projects activities are implemented in accordance with approved project documents and meet Hivos’ donor compliance standards, rules and regulations.


6. Identify capacity gaps and training needs for local partners to improve their skills in project management and implementation.


7. Conduct regular field visits to program targeted districts and communities and assist in monitoring the implementation.


8. Ensure high quality of service provided to communities by providing technical review and feedback on findings and recommendations, and also ensuring adequate follow-up.


9. Facilitate document processes, models, best practices and lessons learnt are integrated into activities implemented.


10. Advocate to local authorities’ community’s needs, and rising awareness on vulnerability identified.


11. Ensure expenses are reported in parallel with activities implementation and coordinate with finance staff on financial reporting.


12. Ensure high-quality narrative and finance reporting; and assist partners to provide reports within agreed time frames.


13. Represent Hivos Southeast Asia for outreach and general coordination (i.e. local or provincial meetings, commune coordination meetings) as requested.


14. To support and facilitate visits or visitors (journalists, consultants, politicians, donors) to Sumba including logistics preparation as requested.


15. Together with Hivos Southeasat Asia team in Jakarta and the Netherlands develop and implement fundraising strategy to support a successful implementation of Sumba Island initiative.

Knowledge, experiences and competencies

1. A bachelor degree in rural development, sustainable energy, environmental and natural resource management, economics of natural resources or other comparable education.


2. An excellent understanding of energy project development, project management and community engagement.


3. Good understanding of the socio-economic aspects, including gender, of development projects.


4. Professional written and verbal communication skills including public speaking in Bahasa Indonesia, working knowledge and experience in English.


5. Show successful track record working in and within multidisciplinary team.


6. Minimum 3 years of professional experience in energy access programmes.


7. Strong interpersonal communication to effectively interact with donors, civil society organizations, government officials and community.


8. Sound experience in contributing to partnerships and multi actor initiatives


9. Good understanding of and strong affinity with civil society, in particular with non-governmental organizations.


10. Previous working experience in an international environment/organization would be an advantage.


11. Having respect for humanitarian or humanist principles and willing to work in a non- discriminating, neutral, impartial and gender equal environment.

What do we offer?
An inspiring and dynamic working environment, dedicated colleagues and the possibility to work for an ambitious new international initiative.