Contract

Project

Indonesia: Urban Planning Expert in Energy Efficiency

Expertise

Category

Advisory Support : Level F

Location

Duty Station

Jakarta, Indonesia

Contract Length

Start Date

As early as possible

End Date

1 December 2018

Part-time/Full-time

Deliverable Based

Contract Value

Daily Rate

Deliverable based

Days Estimated

60 days (estimated)

Total Fees

up to USD 27,000 (dependent on qualification)

Specifics of Recruitment

Introduction:

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) was established as an intergovernmental organization with the objective of promoting sustainable development of developing and emerging countries including the least developed countries.  GGGI is dedicated to supporting the creation and diffusion of the model of economic growth known as “green growth”. The green growth model integrates economic growth, environmental sustainability, poverty reduction and social inclusion.

Objectives/Purpose of the Assignment:

In setting the course of Indonesia’s development to achieve its social and economic development goals, the 20-year National Development Plan (RPJPN 2005-2025) is an important tool and entry point[1]. The RPJPN is implemented in four stages through so-called five-year Medium-term Development Plans (RPJMN). The implementation of the third five-year plan will come to an end by the end of 2019. After this the fourth RPJMN will be the base for the national development process in the period 2020-2024, this RPJMN 2020-2024 will be directed by and based on the achievement and continuation of the previous RPJMN with priorities for economic growth, food and energy security, poverty reduction and natural resources management. It is assessed that previous RPJMN’s did not yet reached its fully potential, especially in relation to the energy sector as following:

1. the Renewable Energy (RE) component in the energy mix is targeted at 23% by 2025, while it currently reached only 7.7%, this means a growth of >2% is necessary per year to be able to reach these targets.
2. the government is targeting a decrease in energy intensity (units of energy per unit of GDP) by 1% per year until 2025 and an improvement in energy elasticity for Indonesia, effectively delinking energy consumption from economic growth[2].

In general, there are various challenges and obstacles for further development of the optimal energy mix and energy intensity targets. Knowing these lessons learned from the previous RPJMN’s, this fourth RPJMN will focus on improvement of existing regulation for RE and energy efficiency, the development of a strategy for special funding mechanisms and the potential use of smart-grid.

The fourth RPJMN 2020-2024 will also for the first time incorporated Environmental Law No. 32/2009 which indicates Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) must be conducted as part of the planning process for policies, plans and/or projects/programs as an environmental strategy. The SEA provides a framework for assessing and managing environmental risks.

Objective:

BAPPENAS has requested GGGI to support two Background Studies for the energy sector for the next RPJMN (2020-2024) and to provide recommendations for the development plans for the energy sector. Furthermore recommendations are being sought to further mainstream green growth principles and actions within the national development plan.

BAPPENAS would like to engage a team of three individual consultants to undertake the two Background Studies. They are:

1. c.       Energy Policy Expert (main coordinator of the final deliverable)
2. d.       Renewable Energy Investment Expert
3. Urban Planning Expert in Energy Efficiency

The consultants will work together as a team, each taking the responsibility to write according to his/her ToR while also supporting the work of the others. Since the work will be undertaken in close cooperation with BAPPENAS, GGGI and other partners, flexibility and a shared vision for the project outcome are essential.

All 3 consultants will report to the GGGI Energy Lead while also coordinating on a day-to-day basis with the appointed BAPPENAS focal point(s), and where applicable cooperation with MEMR, MoEF, and other partners is required.

Scope of Work:

The scope of work shall be as follows:

• To collect and analyse Indonesia existing policies in urban planning
• To collect data of energy use and resource in the selected major cities in Indonesia, as study case
• To provide analysis using strategic analysis and planning tools (e.g. SWOT, VMOST, etc) using the collected data
• To have study case using selected major cities in Indonesia .
• Develop guidelines (checklist, process flow, etc) for designing/developing an energy efficient city in Indonesia.
• Responsible on the writing of chapters or sections on the study report on the urban planning on energy efficient cities
• Provide input for Policy Expert in writing the policy review and recommendations on urban planning on energy efficient cities
• Coordinate with the Policy Expert in data collection and report compilation and submission

Output/Reporting Requirements/Deliverables:

The work will begin with an inception phase to agree on the precise scope and methodology for the background studies. The details will be agreed by GGGI, BAPPENAS, and the consultants at the outset of the work.

The consultant will prepare a detailed table of contents for the energy efficient-urban planning study to be agreed upon with BAPPENAS and GGGI (in consultation with the development partners working on the complementary studies). The results will be documented in an inception report.

After approval of the inception report the Consultants can start gather necessary information and data. When meeting with key experts and/or organizations, the Consultant should always inform GGGI prior to the meeting to ensure GGGI can participate in the meeting if required.

The consultants will carefully prepare a (number of) focus group discussion (FGDs) to obtain in-depth information on concepts, perceptions, and ideas for the Background Studies, to share preliminary findings, and to obtain and validate information collected for the Background Studies. FGDs can focus on the Consultants own Background Study and/or on a combination of Background Studies. The Consultantmay be asked to prepare and give presentations at these FGDs. The budget of such events is provided by either BAPPENAS or GGGI and is not included in this assignment.

Based on the data collection, the consultant will prepare the recommendations and will select in close coordination with BAPPENAS and GGGI one specific recommendation to prepare an in-depth document (guideline/checklist/implementation strategy).

Urban Planning Expert in Energy Efficiency will be responsible in providing all deliverables as in the Table below, together with the Energy Policy Expert. 

This project work is anticipated to be implemented in a five-month timeframe starting as soon as possible and to be finalized by the 15^st of December 2018.

The contract is a delivery-based contract, in which payments are made according to the schedule presented in Table 1 above.

Bappenas request the final report in bahasa Indonesia. However, the consultant must submit the report either in English or bahasa Indonesia, in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements. The translation to bahasa Indonesia or English will be done in separate arrangement. All documents should be submitted in soft copy along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, minutes of meeting and interview notes.

The contractor’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings; the precise schedule is to be determined based on consultation during the kick-off meeting. The Consultant shall produce, upon GGGI’s request, a formal progress report (2-3 pages) for GGGI’s management committee that includes: an overview of the project, a narrative description of project activities, detailed information on project objectives and milestones, actual achievements made against the initially set timeline, etc.

Applicable Tax:

Value Added Tax clarification

Individual consultant without Indonesian tax ID: In accordance to Directorate General Taxation number SE-145/PJ/2010 VAT is applicable on foreign services rendered by international entities not registered in Indonesia are subject to 10% VAT.

Withholding tax on foreign services rendered / withholding tax Art. 26

Payments of royalties, interest and service fees by a resident taxpayer to a non-resident taxpayer are subject to 20% withholding tax Art 26. However, if the payment is made to a resident of a country with which Indonesia has signed a tax treaty, the withholding (WHT) may be reduced or exempted. Non resident tax payer should get the DGT1 form certified by their country of residence tax authority to be exempted from WHT. Please visit the following sites to download the DGT 1 form. (http://www.pajak.go.id/content/formulir/10198/form-dgt-1)

Withholding tax on local purchase of goods and services

Payments of certain types of income paid to resident taxpayers are subject to withholding Art. 23 at a rate of 15% (for dividend, interest, royalties) and 2% (rental of asset, other than land and building [which is subject to final tax Art. 4(2)] and services such as technical, management, consulting services, etc.).

Qualifications/Experience/Expertise

• Have an advanced education degree (minimum master degree) in urban planning with specialization in green city design/energy efficient cities
• In-depth knowledge of green city policies/regulation especially in developing countries.
• In-depth knowledge and minimum 8 (five) year experience in designing green cities, with focus in energy aspect.
• Having knowledge and experience in strategic analysis and planning tools such as SWOT analysis
• Being able to communicate professionally and effectively with technical, managerial, and/or decision makers in Bahasa or English and proven ability to write clearly and well in English.
• Being able to secure collaboration and agreement with the partners, either government or other donors, reflecting empathy of perspectives and identifying recognition of mutual/complimentary interest
• Excellent in report development and presenting the study results to related project stakeholders, Governments (national/local), GGGI, other stakeholders)
• Possessing cultural sensitivity and respect on differences, including in opinions.
• Has an experienced with SEA or understanding of the SEA principle will be an advantage.