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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 – Finance Mobilization for a five-year USAID-funded Sustainable Municipal Solid Waste Management and Partnership (SELARAS) in Indonesia. Under the technical 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, mobilize project financing, and build their capacity.

The position is based in Jakarta.

Core Responsibilities

• Provide technical coordination, direction, and support across the Activity’s methane emissions tracking and reduction efforts components.

• Leverage in-house climate finance expertise to mobilize financing and build a pipeline of financially viable and feasible methane abatement projects.

• As part of the Activity team, contribute to effective collaboration on technical work, including financial data collection and quality assurance, and technical assistance for methane abatement.

• 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, finance, sustainable development, public administration, or related field; Master’s preferred.

• At least 9 years of experience managing climate finance 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 climate change adaptation and mitigation, particularly in technical areas such as methane abatement financing and project development, sustainable solid waste management strategies, data-driven solutions for climate mitigation and emissions tracking, locally led adaptation, and/or technical capacity building.

• Experience working on 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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