The full Terms of Reference and consultancy details can be accessed HERE.

BACKGROUND

The RENEW-SEA Project, funded by the Tara Foundation and implemented by ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability, envisions that subnational governments across Southeast Asia (Indonesia and Malaysia) are empowered and actively driving the sustainable energy transition at the subnational level, ideally with robust plans in place to scale up renewable energy and improve energy efficiency, thereby supporting national progress toward net-zero.

DURATION AND LOCATION

The consultancy must be carried out within a period of three (3) months from April to June 2026. The consultant can be based in any city in Indonesia, however one of the activities will be in-person located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Consultant is expected to deliver 2 trainings (in-person/hybrid/virtual) with the estimation of 45-80 participation spots in Bahasa. The training agenda, content, and delivery approach  will be developed in close cooperation with ICLEI. One of the trainings will be in person/hybrid, while the other will be delivered online.

The training materials are expected to include, but not limited to, presentation slides, case studies and good practices, worksheets, handout/reading materials (if needed), etc. The length of each session will depend on the finalized training materials.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Advanced degree (Master’s level or higher) in energy, engineering, public policy, environmental studies, sustainability, or a related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of relevant professional experience in energy policy, energy management, or sustainable energy projects.
• Demonstrated expertise in energy governance and energy management, particularly at the regional and local government levels.
• Strong understanding of Indonesia’s national and subnational energy policy and regulatory framework, and proven experience in monitoring, reporting, and implementation of energy management, especially in the public sector.
• Proven experience in designing and delivering capacity-building or training programs for government stakeholders.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong facilitation skills for multi-stakeholder dialogues and consultations is a mandatory qualification.
• Experience with international and/or bilateral/multilateral development institutions would be an advantage, as well as prior work in advisory/consulting with local government.
• A resident of Yogyakarta is a plus.

TIMELINE

Submission and delivery timelines are as follows:

• Issue date of the Terms of Reference: 6 February 2026
• Interest in submitting a proposal and any queries: 18 February 2026
• Response to the queries received from interested bidders: 23 February 2026
• Deadline for submission of expression of bids: 6 March 2026 before 23:59 Jakarta Standard Time
• Notification to the successful bidder and interview schedule: 13 March 2026.

APPLICATION

Interested consultants are requested to apply by 23:59 Jakarta Standard Time on 6 March 2026 by sending the following documents in English to iclei-indonesia@iclei.org with a copy (cc) to siti.koiromah@iclei.org. Please use the following email subject: RENEW Consultancy_Indonesia_[Name of Consultant]:

• Proposal/bid detailing bidders experience (including degrees, work experience, references to similar previous work if any) and confirmation of availability for the consultancy’s duration, and proposed consultancy fee.
  • The total financial quote should detail any additional travel costs that the consultant may require for the 2-day in-person training located in Yogyakarta city.
• Latest CV

The full Terms of Reference and consultancy details can be accessed HERE.