Indonesia: Consultant for Development of Project Pipelines for Debt Nature Swap

Deliverables and Payment Schedule:

The Individual Consultant is required to submit countersigned Coversheet Form in which Work Completion section was signed by the service requestor as the deliverable of each service.

The Individual Consultant will report to the Investment Lead for the completion of the tasks and duties at the GGGI in which the Individual Consultant will be retained.

The Consultant may also be required to produce additional output(s) as deemed reasonably necessary by GGGI, such as presentation materials (PPTs).

Expertise/Qualification information:

GGGI will enter into a contract for the delivery of the work set out in these Terms of Reference. The skills and experience required of the adviser should include inter alia:

• At least Master Degree in Environment Science, Environment Studies, Development Studies, Economics, or other relevant fields. PhD will be favorable.
• Strong knowledge/background of technical issues in non-land based sector in Indonesia, especially in waste management will be an advantage.
• Advanced knowledge in public sector financing, sovereign debt issuance, national budget planning, knowledge financing, or in related fields.
• Work experience/background with a minimum of 3 years in finance and business development or project development in non-land based sector in Indonesia.
• At least 5 years of experience in working with government bodies, especially the Ministry of Finance Indonesia and/or the Ministry of Environment and Forestry.
• At least 5 years of experience in natural resource management, environmental science, finance, development studies, or other related field.
• Familiarity with green growth and green investment issues and strategic implementation in Indonesia.
• Demonstrated understanding of and experience with Indonesia’s government system and key stakeholders in the non-land based sector, including relevant private sector and markets will be highly favorable.
• Experience in consensus-building between different government departments via workshops and roundtables in Indonesia will be an advantage.
• Must be able to analyze/review/translate professional documentation (Bahasa Indonesia and English).
• This position is for Indonesian candidates only. The candidates must have superior English-speaking skills. 

Administrative Information:

In order to be considered for the position, the candidate must meet the minimum qualification listed below. Consideration and selection will be based on a panel evaluation of the evaluation criteria factor below. Please note that only shortlisted/finalist applicants will be interviewed or contacted. GGGI does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre-authorized. Reference check will be conducted on those candidates selected for an interview. The applicant’s references must be able to provide substantive information about his/her past performance and abilities.

Interview and writing exercise may be requested. Applicants are required to prepare a brief narrative demonstrating how prior experience and/or education and training address selection criteria factors listed below:

1. Professional Competency (20 points): At least a Master’s degree in environmental science, environmental studies, economics, business, development studies, or other relevant field.
2. Technical knowledge and experience (30 points): Advanced knowledge in public sector financing, sovereign debt issuance, national budget planning, knowledge financing, or in related fields; Strong knowledge/background of technical issues in non-land based sector in Indonesia, especially in waste management will be an advantage; Work experience/background with a minimum of 3 years in finance and business development or project development in non-land based sector in Indonesia; At least 8 years of experience in working with government bodies, especially the Ministry of Finance Indonesia and/or the Ministry of Environment and Forestry; At least 8 years of experience in natural resource management, environmental science, finance, development studies, or other related field; and familiarity with green growth and green investment issue and strategic implementing in Indonesia
3. Communication (30 points): Fluency in oral and written English and Indonesian is required. This means an ability to participate in professional meetings in English.
4. Individual Competency (20 points): Familiarity with green growth and green investment issues and strategic implementation in Indonesia; and demonstrated understanding of and experience with the Indonesian government system and key stakeholders in the non-land based sector, including relevant private sector and markets will be highly favorable. S/he must have proficient computer skills (Microsoft Office, GIS applications, and other online services). S/he must be able to work well with the team, demonstrating strong interpersonal skills and good judgement to meet all organizational objectives.

Maximum Points Available: 100

At GGGI’s discretion, reference checks and interviews may be conducted as part of the evaluation process.

Applicants must also include in their application package as follows:

1. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that demonstrates how the candidate’s qualifications meet the work requirements;
2. A curriculum vitae which, at a minimum, describes education, latest experience, and career achievements;
3. Names, current and accurate contract numbers (email and phone) of three professional references that have knowledge of the applicant’s abilities to perform the duties set forth in the solicitation.

All of the above information must be included in the application package in order for the package to be considered complete. The applicants may require submitting 2 pages to describe the strategy and work plan to meet the project objectives after the interview for final evaluation process. 

Interest candidates should send the above information directly in the link https://careers.gggi.org/vacancy/

All application submitted by GGGI website or e-mail, must be in GGGI Seoul, no later than 9 July 2022 at 5:00 p.m. Korean Standard Time (KST). Application submitted after the deadline will not be considered Application. Cover Letter, and CV must be sent in English. A consortium, or a firm may not be engaged for the individual consultant assignment.

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 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 DGT1 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).

Child protection – GGGI is committed to child protection, irrespective of whether any specific area of work involves direct contact with children. GGGI’s Child Protection Policy is written in accordance with the Convention on the Rights of the Child.