Project Officer (Natural Resources, Environment and Climate)

An exciting opportunity awaits for you to join a globally respected public financial institution as a Project Officer in Jakarta, focusing on natural resources, environment, biodiversity, and climate.

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful contribution to Indonesia's low-carbon transition by supporting impactful projects that drive green and inclusive growth. You will be part of a close-knit, multicultural team working at the heart of international development, with access to extensive professional networks and opportunities for knowledge exchange across Southeast Asia and beyond. The organisation is committed to fostering an open, supportive workplace where your expertise in project management and environmental issues will be valued and developed. Flexible working arrangements, ongoing training opportunities, and the chance to collaborate with leading experts in the field make this position ideal for those seeking both purpose and professional growth.

• Play a pivotal role in advancing sustainable development initiatives in Indonesia by managing high-impact projects focused on natural resources, environment, and climate.
• Join a diverse and supportive team that values collaboration, knowledge sharing, and professional development within an international context.
• Benefit from flexible working opportunities, ongoing training, and the chance to work closely with local partners, government agencies, NGOs, and international stakeholders.

What you'll do:

As Project Officer - Natural Resources, Environment and Climate based in Jakarta, you will play a central role in shaping Indonesia's sustainable future by managing a diverse portfolio of projects that address critical environmental challenges. Your day-to-day responsibilities will involve identifying new opportunities for impactful interventions; preparing detailed project proposals; ensuring rigorous monitoring of ongoing initiatives; coordinating with local partners; supporting technical missions; facilitating dialogue among stakeholders; overseeing compliance with regulatory frameworks; producing insightful reports; participating in sectoral platforms; and representing the organisation at high-level meetings. Success in this role requires you to bring together your analytical skills, cultural sensitivity, organisational acumen, and passion for sustainability-ensuring each project delivers tangible benefits for communities while aligning with broader strategic objectives.

• Identify and develop new project opportunities within the sectors of natural resources, environment, biodiversity, agriculture, resilience to natural hazards, and carbon finance.
• Participate actively in the preparation, evaluation, and formalisation of projects financed through sovereign loans to the Indonesian government and non-sovereign loans to state-owned enterprises.
• Monitor project execution comprehensively-including risk assessment-and oversee contracts awarded directly by the agency.
• Ensure robust portfolio monitoring in terms of regulatory compliance and financial risk management in close coordination with regional middle office teams.
• Collaborate closely with project managers in Jakarta as well as colleagues at headquarters and the regional directorate in Bangkok to ensure seamless project delivery.
• Organise and support supervisory missions for the agency or regional directorate-including technical meetings and mission debriefings-both in Jakarta and across Indonesian provinces.
• Facilitate ongoing consultation with subsidiaries dedicated to private sector engagement and technical assistance to maximise synergies across activities.
• Establish and nurture relationships with local partners such as national authorities, public agencies, donors, research institutes, NGOs, businesses, and other key stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation effectively during sectoral consultations with national authorities, service providers, technical partners, and financial institutions.
• Coordinate cross-cutting issues including sectoral monitoring of environmental topics relevant to Indonesia and Southeast Asia (e.g., Paris Agreement implementation), while contributing to internal platforms for experience sharing.

What you bring:

To excel as Project Officer - Natural Resources, Environment and Climate you will draw upon your academic background in environmental sciences or related fields alongside hands-on experience delivering successful projects within international development settings. Your ability to communicate fluently in Bahasa Indonesia and English ensures effective engagement with both local counterparts and global colleagues. You are comfortable navigating donor procedures-from initial scoping through evaluation to contract management-and thrive when building bridges between diverse groups. Your empathetic approach fosters trust among stakeholders while your organisational skills keep complex portfolios on track. A genuine interest in sustainable development combined with cultural awareness makes you ideally suited for this influential position.

• Hold an engineering degree or Master's qualification in natural resource management, environmental science, climate studies or a related discipline.
• Demonstrate proven professional experience managing projects within natural resources, environment or climate sectors-ideally gained within an international institution or donor-funded context.
• Possess familiarity with operational procedures typical of funding agencies-including project cycles, evaluation methodologies, procurement processes and contract oversight.
• Showcase strong interpersonal skills that enable you to foster constructive dialogue within multicultural teams as well as with external partners.
• Exhibit adaptability when navigating complex environments or shifting priorities while maintaining focus on shared goals.
• Display meticulous attention to detail when tracking project progress or communicating outcomes both verbally and in writing.
• Bring excellent written and oral communication skills-including summarising complex information clearly for diverse audiences-in both Bahasa Indonesia (fluent) and English (professional proficiency). French language skills are advantageous but not essential.
• Demonstrate understanding of how Indonesian public operators function-a valuable asset when engaging local stakeholders or navigating administrative processes.
• Show commitment to collaborative approaches that value inclusivity, empathy and mutual respect among all participants.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a leader in promoting green growth through its unwavering commitment to solidarity-based investment policies that benefit communities worldwide. With nearly two decades of impactful presence in Indonesia alone-and operations spanning 150 countries-the institution offers unparalleled exposure to large-scale projects at the forefront of climate action. Employees enjoy a welcoming atmosphere where diversity is celebrated; knowledge sharing is encouraged; personal wellbeing is prioritised; flexible working options are available; training programmes support continuous learning; and every voice is heard. By joining this team you become part of a global network dedicated not only to professional excellence but also to making a lasting difference for people and planet alike.

What's next:

If you are passionate about driving positive change through sustainable development projects-and ready to contribute your expertise within an inclusive international team-this is your moment!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided. Take the next step towards shaping Indonesia's environmental future.

Due to the high volume of applications we are experiencing, our team will only be in touch with you if your application is shortlisted.