The New Zealand – Maluku Access to Renewable Energy Support (
) aims to accelerate renewable energy (RE) development to improve access to energy on Seram and surrounding islands in Maluku province. The five-year program is funded by the New Zealand Government Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (NZMFAT) and is implemented by renewable energy company Infratec Ltd. in partnership with Mercy Corps Indonesia. NZMATES is working towards promoting and accelerating the identification of renewable energy projects and increasing their attractiveness and viability, through developing social and environmental assessments, technical considerations, and facilitating investment and funding from government, private sector, or other donors. NZMATES has partnered with and collaborates closely with PLN, EBTKE, Dinas ESDM, and BAPPEDA on increasing the use of renewables and improving energy access through grid-connected and off-grid RE projects.
The NZMATES Team is based in Ambon and provides support to fill gaps in knowledge, resources, and research, and that projects are aligned with the Government of Indonesia and community development framework and objectives. The proposed support for RE projects includes assistance with project identification and appraisal, technical and social assessments, finance matching, and project design to strengthen long-term sustainability. NZMATES is also intended to enhance local public and private sector capacity and offer opportunities for direct training, technical exchange programs, and interaction between Maluku educational institutions and NZ renewable energy specialists. NZMATES is a uniquely flexible programme which is designed to respond to the needs and priorities of partner organizations and changing realities on the ground. This requires a proactive approach to collaboratively design work plans and programme activities on an ongoing basis (usually every 6 months).
The Senior Communications Officer (SCO) is responsible for updating and maintaining a communications strategy and leading the successful implementation of the strategy in collaboration with the NZMATES Programme team. The Communications Officer will be based in Ambon and work to support the NZMATES Programme team by communicating the results, achievements, lessons learned and stories from the field. This role will also manage and update the NZMATES website and social media, as well as producing a regular newsletter to stakeholders, and supporting the NZMATES team with organization and promotion of events.
The Senior Communications Officer will also support knowledge and data management for the NZMATES programme, including supporting the collection, analysis and management of monitoring, evaluation and learning data, and with the translation of documents between English and Bahasa Indonesia as required. She or he will also support regular coordination with NZMATES government partners (PLN, EBTKE and Dinas ESDM), educational institutions and other relevant stakeholders at the local, provincial and national level. Finally the SCO will support the production of donor reports as required.
Deputy Program Manager NZMATES
Partnerships and Development Practice Coordinator (PDPC), Monitoring Evaluation, Learning (MEL) and Reporting Specialist, other NZMATES program team members, subcontractors who may be identified during the delivery of the program. Will also directly engage with PLN, ESDM, communities, and other relevant stakeholders or partners.
The position is based in Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia and requires some travel to project locations in Maluku, including very remote areas. Some occasional travel outside Maluku may also be required.
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Human Resources Department
