National Coordinator - Data and Tracking Systems, SELARAS Indonesia

The World at Abt

Solving the world’s most pressing issues and improving the quality of life for people worldwide is what we do every day at Abt Associates. Creating a more equitable world is no small task, but we are driven by big challenges.

We are a team of 3,000+ people in over 50 countries working in unison and focused on the bigger picture. Only by sharing our commitment, energy, and innovation do we affect change and push the boundaries of what’s possible. We welcome diverse ideas, backgrounds, and viewpoints – joining Abt means access to exceptional thinkers at the top of their game.

To thrive at Abt is to embrace flexibility and collaboration. Our open culture allows you to balance your work and personal life as needed to optimize personal well-being. Creating a more equitable world starts from within – we look after people around the world, and we’ll do the same for you.

Ready to embrace rewarding and meaningful work? Now’s your chance.

The Opportunity

Abt Associates seeks a qualified National Coordinator – Data and Tracking Systems for the five-year USAID-funded Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management and Partnership (SELARAS) in Indonesia. Under the supervision of the Methane Emissions Reduction Lead, you will provide technical coordination, direction, and support for the Activity’s methane emissions tracking and reduction activity components. This specific objective is focused on local stakeholder engagement and capacity building in support of improving the emissions models used for methane tracking and abatement. As part of the Activity’s coordination team, you will collaborate with team members, ensure technical quality and timeliness of delivery, and represent the Activity’s emissions tracking and reduction project across key stakeholder groups and target geographies as you engage them, assess their emissions data collection systems, and build their capacity to improve these modeling systems.

The position will be based in Jakarta. The tentative start date is January 2024.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical coordination, direction, and support across the Activity’s methane emissions tracking and reduction efforts components, including local capacity building support.
• As part of the Activity team, contribute to effective collaboration on technical work, including solid waste emissions data collection and quality assurance, and technical assistance for development of improved methane emissions tracking and abatement models.
• Assist the Methane Emissions Reduction Lead in achieving core results including timely/effective implementation of activities to achieve program objectives.
• Engage and collaborate with stakeholders including USAID, Government of Indonesia, civil society organizations (CSOs), private sector, academic institutions, and other groups.
• Work with the Methane Emissions Reduction Lead to complete program deliverables and reporting, while meeting high quality standards set by USAID and Abt Associates.

What We Value

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in environmental policy analysis, data science, climate change science, sustainable development, public administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.
• At least 9 years of experience managing data collection and reporting activities, or climate and/or sustainable development activities, particularly at the subnational level; or 7 years’ experience with Master’s degree.
• Strong understanding of Indonesia’s climate change mitigation and environmental protection landscape, including national and subnational policies related to greenhouse gas emissions, solid waste management, plastic waste pollution, or similar topics.
• Demonstrated expertise in data collection and reporting, particularly in technical areas such as data-driven solutions for climate mitigation and emissions tracking, methane abatement project development and monitoring, sustainable solid waste management strategies, locally led adaptation, and/or technical capacity building.
• Experience working with USAID or other donor-funded projects in Indonesia.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and engage with diverse groups of stakeholders.
• Fluent in written and spoken English and Bahasa.

What We Offer

We foster an environment where you can Thrive Your Way. Our innovative total rewards programs are designed to help balance your work and personal life. The approach toward your wellbeing centers around comprehensive benefits and professional development.

Abt Associates is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse workforce. Abt Associates provides market-competitive salaries and comprehensive employee benefits.

This position is open to Indonesian nationals.

Disclaimer: Abt Associates will never ask candidates for money in exchange for an offer of employment.

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