Program Lead- Indonesia

🫵 Role: Program Lead

📍 Location: Indonesia

📅 Deadline for applications: 31/10/2026, at midnight

Join T&E in Driving the Transition to Zero-Emission Transport and Energy in Indonesia

For more than 35 years, T&E (Transport & Environment) has been at the forefront of decarbonizing transport and energy. Starting in Europe, our independent, evidence-based research, combined with effective advocacy and communications, has helped shape policies that accelerate the transition to zero-emission transport and energy.

T&E is now expanding its work across the Asia-Pacific region, with Indonesia as one of our priority markets. Indonesia’s rapidly growing transport and energy sectors present both a major decarbonization challenge and an opportunity to demonstrate how zero-emission transport can support economic development, energy security, cleaner air and industrial transformation.

We are seeking an Indonesia Program Lead to develop and deliver T&E’s growing programme in Indonesia. The Program Lead will lead our policy and advocacy work, build relationships with government, industry and civil society, manage partnerships and projects, and identify opportunities to translate T&E’s research into tangible policy and implementation outcomes.

Initially, the programme will have a strong focus on zero-emission road freight, transport electrification, charging infrastructure and maritime electrification, while the portfolio may expand as T&E develops its regional strategy.

The Indonesia Program Lead will report to T&E’s Regional Policy and Program Director – Asia-Pacific and work closely with T&E policy, research and campaign teams across Asia-Pacific and Europe.

Job Description

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Indonesia Strategy and Programme Development

- Lead the development and implementation of T&E’s policy and advocacy strategy in Indonesia, in coordination with the Regional Policy and Program Director – Asia-Pacific.
- Translate T&E’s regional and global priorities into strategies that respond to Indonesia’s political, economic and institutional context.
- Identify emerging policy opportunities and develop new projects and workstreams that can accelerate transport and energy decarbonization.
- Develop pathways from policy research and analysis to advocacy, demonstration and implementation.

Policy and Advocacy

- Lead T&E’s engagement on policies supporting zero-emission transport, including vehicle standards, electrification, charging infrastructure, fiscal measures, energy policy and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
- Develop clear policy recommendations based on T&E research and international experience and adapt them to the Indonesian context.
- Engage national and sub-national policymakers and regulators to advance T&E’s policy objectives.
- Monitor political, regulatory and market developments and identify opportunities for T&E to influence policy debates.

Programme and Project Management

- Lead and coordinate T&E projects in Indonesia, ensuring high-quality and timely delivery against agreed objectives, milestones and budgets.
- Manage relationships with research institutions, consultants and implementing partners.
- Commission and oversee research, policy analysis and other technical work where required.
- Monitor programme impact, identify risks and recommend adjustments to strategy and implementation.
- Support the development of pilot and demonstration initiatives that can help move zero-emission transport solutions from policy concepts towards implementation.

Stakeholder and Partnership Development

- Build and maintain strong relationships with national and local government agencies, industry, research institutions, NGOs, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders.
- Develop coalitions and strategic partnerships capable of advancing transport decarbonization in Indonesia.
- Engage businesses and investors where their participation can help accelerate deployment of zero-emission technologies and infrastructure.
- Connect T&E’s Indonesia programme with relevant regional and international initiatives.

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Communications and Representation

- Represent T&E in meetings with government, industry, civil society and other stakeholders.
- Represent T&E at conferences, workshops and other public forums in Indonesia and internationally when appropriate.
- Work with T&E communications colleagues and partners to translate technical research into clear and compelling policy narratives.
- Support media engagement and act as a spokesperson for T&E’s Indonesia programme where appropriate.

Regional Collaboration

- Work closely with T&E’s Asia-Pacific team and policy experts in Europe to bring international experience and policy expertise into the Indonesian debate.
- Contribute Indonesian insights and experience to T&E’s broader Asia-Pacific strategy.
- Identify opportunities where developments in Indonesia can inform or influence transport decarbonization across Southeast Asia and other emerging markets.

Fundraising and Budget Management

- Support the APAC Regional Policy and Program Director in developing funding proposals and identifying opportunities to expand T&E’s work in Indonesia.
- Contribute to donor engagement, grant reporting and communication of programme results.

- Manage project budgets and ensure expenditure is consistent with funding agreements and T&E financial procedures.

Team Development

- Coordinate consultants and project partners working on T&E’s Indonesia programme.
- As the programme grows, support recruitment and management of additional policy, research or campaign staff.

- Manage the Indonesian staff.

Job Requirements

- At least 7–10 years of relevant professional experience in public policy, climate, transport, energy, international development or related fields.
- Demonstrated experience developing and delivering policy or advocacy strategies in Indonesia.
- Experience managing complex projects involving multiple stakeholders and external partners.
- Experience working with government institutions, NGOs, research organizations or industry.
- Experience in an international organization or NGO is an advantage.

Contract Duration and Location

- Duration: This is a one-year consultant contract , with a high possibility of conversion to a full-time position upon successful completion of the term and depending on future project needs.

- Work Arrangement: [e.g., Consultant Contract/Flexible arrangement, including required travel for meetings/data gathering.

About T&E

T&E is the independent expert in enabling clean transport for all. Our vision is a zero-emissions mobility system that is affordable and has minimal impacts on our health and environment. Since we were created 30 years ago, T&E has shaped some of Europe’s most important environmental laws. We got the EU to set the world's most ambitious CO2 standards for cars and trucks but also helped uncover the Dieselgate scandal; we campaigned successfully to end palm oil diesel, secured a global ban on dirty shipping fuels and the creation of the aviation ETS, the world's largest carbon market for aviation, to name just a few.

We combine the power of robust, science-based evidence and a deep understanding of transport with powerful communications and impactful advocacy. Our staff in Brussels, Paris, Rome, Madrid, Berlin, Warsaw and London collaborate with our 49 national members. From 2024, T&E has been enhancing our collaboration between Asia and Europe, starting from our Singapore office, to accelerate zero-emission transport and energy transition, helping ensure that global decarbonization efforts are both inclusive and regionally grounded. Altogether, our members represent more than 3.5 million people.

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