[1] https://www.greenclimate.fund/sites/default/files/document/gcf-programming-manual_0.pdf (section B.2, p.97)

Expertise Required

• Masters degree (or higher) in environmental studies, natural resources management, development studies, or relevant fields;
• At least 8 years of experience working and/or doing research in climate change adaptation projects in Indonesia;
• Extensive knowledge in financing climate change projects, particularly for micro scale projects;
• Very good understanding of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and GCF investment criteria;
• Experience in the design and development of climate change adaptation projects, specifically oriented towards obtaining (international) donor funding is favorable;
• An excellent track record in analyzing adaptation projects/programs within national and international contexts;
• Solid English reporting and writing abilities;
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and motivational skills and sensitivity to the local environment as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision;

Administrative Information

S/he must meet the minimum qualification listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the evaluation criteria 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 listed below:

1. Professional Competency (10 points): Masters degree or higher in environmental studies, natural resources management, development studies, or relevant fields;
2. Experience (35 points): At least 8 years of experience working and/or doing research in climate change adaptation projects in Indonesia; Experience in the design and development of climate change adaptation projects specifically oriented towards obtaining (international) donor funding is favorable. S/he must have experience in analyzing adaptation projects/programs within national and international context;
3. Technical Knowledge (35 points): The incumbent must have extensive knowledge in financing climate change projects, particularly for micro scale projects. Very good understanding of the Green Climate Fund (GCF) and GCF investment criteria is preferred.
4. Individual Competency (20 points): Incumbent should have solid English reporting and writing abilities. S/he must demonstrate strong interpersonal and motivational skills and sensitivity to the local environment as well as the ability to work with minimal supervision.

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:

1. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that demonstrates how the candidate’s qualifications meet the work requirements;
2. A curriculum vitae which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience and career achievements;
3. Names, current and accurate contract 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 of the above information must be included in the application package in order for the package to considered complete.

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

All application submitted by GGGI website, must be in GGGI Seoul, no later than November 22, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Korean Standard Time (KST). Applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. 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 to 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.