Country Lead (Indonesia), Climateworks Centre

Job No.: 493462

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Employment Type: Full-time

Duration: 3-year fixed-term appointment

Remuneration: A competitive remuneration package will apply

• Be inspired, every day
• Enjoy the freedom to discover something new
• Take your career in exciting, rewarding directions

The Opportunity

This senior leadership role is pivotal in driving strategic relationships and partnerships to influence large-scale emissions reductions. You'll lead strategic engagement with senior stakeholders and business development, and provide critical policy context. Collaborate with executive leadership to maximise Climateworks' impact, oversee a dedicated team, and represent the organisation at key forums. If you're passionate about climate action and have a deep understanding of political and policy landscapes, apply now to make a significant impact!

Key responsibilities include: 

• Lead and Manage Country Team: Enhance understanding of the political economy, policy landscape, and system intervention points to guide program development and ensure effective program delivery for driving system change
• Strategic Partnerships and Program Development: Build and manage high-level relationships with key decision makers and influencers, secure program funding, and guide business/program development to maximise impact on emissions reduction
• Representation and Leadership: Represent Climateworks at country-level forums and in the media, provide local leadership for international offices, and visibly demonstrate and cultivate Climateworks' leadership values and behaviours

If you believe you fit this profile, we look forward to receiving your application.

About Monash University, Indonesia

In establishing the Monash Indonesia campus the University is continuing its commitment to being a truly global university. This new Monash campus joins a dynamic network alongside the highly successful Monash University Malaysia, as well as our partnered campuses in Suzhou, China, and Mumbai, India.

The campus makes a strong and distinctive contribution to Indonesia’s social, economic and technological development. Through the addition of this campus to our global network, Monash is cementing its position as a truly global university focused on making a positive global impact. Indonesia is a key partner for Australia and the University, and we’re committed to building our existing, and forging new, lasting relationships.

Monash Indonesia builds and strengthens existing ties between Australia and Indonesia, and offers staff, students, alumni, and partners collaborative opportunities with a world top 50 university operating across five countries in the Asia Pacific region. We are paving new pathways for students who desire a global education and to be awarded at the conclusion of their studies with a world-class Monash University degree.

You can learn more about Monash University, Indonesia and the campus.

About Climateworks Centre: 

Climateworks Centre is an expert, independent adviser, acting as a bridge between research and action to accelerate the transition to net zero emissions for Australia, Southeast Asia, and the Pacific. It was co-founded in 2009 by The Myer Foundation and Monash University and works within the Monash Sustainable Development Institute.

These roles are full-time positions. Flexible working arrangements may be negotiated.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, simply submit your CV along with a cover letter addressing your suitability for this position. For instructions on how to apply, please refer to “How to apply for Monash Jobs”.

Enquiries: For further enquiries, please contact Trang Nguyen, Acting Head of Policy and Engagement,, Climateworks Centre, trang.nguyen@climateworkscentre.org

Position Description: Country Lead- Climateworks Indonesia

Applications Close: Sunday 5 January 2025 7:55pm WIB