Expertise France is the public agency of French international technical cooperation. The agency operates around four priorities:
democratic, economic and financial governance;
security and stability of countries in crisis/post-crisis situations;
sustainable development;
strengthening health systems, social protection and employment.
In these areas, Expertise France carries out engineering and implementation missions for capacity building projects, mobilizes technical expertise and acts as an aggregator of projects involving public expertise and private know-how.
With an activity volume of 233 million euros, more than 400 projects in portfolio in 80 countries, and 63,000 days of expertise, Expertise France focuses its action towards Frances solidarity policy, influence and economic diplomacy.
- General objective of the TA
The energy expert will support and advise EF on the content and objectives of the actions to be developed and on the preparation of the project description.
- Specific objectives of the TA
Provide context analysis
Analyse risks and political issues for project implementation
Prepare the agenda for the instruction mission in Indonesia with EF HQ representatives
Align with stakeholders on the major elements of the project's theory of change (impact, effects, products, activities, inclusion of gender) and logical framework
Identify the focal points for the instruction phase and for the next steps of the project (study tours, studies, capacity buildings)
Make a gap analysis: map of actors and potential partners, strength and weaknesses of projects and initiatives already implemented in the area and on the subject
Analyse the interest and involvement of beneficiaries in the pre-identified subjects of the studies and capacity buildings
Identify potential participants for each study tour and gather their needs for this activity
Support the design and drafting of project proposal, adding technical inputs
- Activities
The consultant will have to accompany Expertise France in conducting the following activities:
Project overview, initial meetings with stakeholders and definition of the instruction mission:
Read the documents provided by EF
Identify key documents, project baseline state and key issues to be discussed and with whom during the mission
Identify in collaboration with EF and AFD the stakeholders with whom to enter into discussions for different activities included in the project
Start discussing with the entities identified to collect their needs related to the mission / project
Identify entities to meet during the 5 days mission in Jakarta
Propose key questions and methodology (institutional presentation of project by EF and technical pitch by consultant) for meetings
Prepare the agenda of the mission in collaboration with EF, taking into account the results of the first discussions with the stakeholders
Identify who may be in the lead on gender issues within beneficiaries
Conduct a 5 days mission in Jakarta with Expertise France in October (specific logistical details and date tbc)
Accompany EF during all meetings
Collect data and information
Collect the needs of stakeholders for each activity included in the project
Discuss the profile of the Team Leader, Donor Coordinator with the stakeholders
Discuss about the project governance (if not done during the 1st phase)
Specify the operational issues and identify operational risks and issues related to the project and the intervention context
Support Expertise France in writing a project description in partnership with the EF Project Manager:
Continue the discussion with stakeholders if needed to finalize the definition of the project scope
Context and sector analysis: description of the framework at the national level, organisation of the sector and institutional analysis of stakeholders, actions of donors and main actors
Identification and analyse of past, ongoing and planned initiatives in the area on the thematic
Identification of the main issues and development levers of the project and intervention methodology for each activity
Identification French/European public-sector companies that could be interesting project partners for each thematic area
Propose a draft training programme and study trip based on the needs identified during discussions with beneficiaries
Support to the drafting of project description: Context and justification of the action, description of operational risks and possible solutions to solve them, technical and logistical resources to be mobilised, a theory of change and comments/proposed adjustments logical framework, gender issues will be integrated, overall planning, advice on budget, sizing of the teams (dimension the human resources needs, long term and short term expertise) and project governance.
The expert will ensure cross-cutting attention to:
The integration of the risks related to the institutional context (current political, economic and social situation) in the development of the technical proposal
The promotion synergies between other interventions
All the documents must take into account the possible revisions of the stakeholders and donors and are an integral part of the expert's mission.
- Expected deliverables and planning
The expected timeline of the experts activities is as follows:
Delivrables
Number of days
Where
Period
Activity 1 Discussion with the projects beneficiaries and preparation of the field mission (methodology, interview preparation) with Expertise France
12
Jakarta
September to November
Activity 2 - Mission
5
Jakarta
October
Activity 3 - Mission report with a mapping of other interventions and stakeholders, key challenges, opportunities, beneficiaries needs identified to be discussed with EF
1
Jakarta
October
Activity 4 - Support drafting EF proposal for AFD with:
- Context and sector analysis
- Description of operational risks and possible solutions to solve them
- Technical and logistical resources to be mobilized
- Theory of change
- Logical framework matrix
- Overall planning
- Detailed budget of activities
- Institutional and contractual set-up
- Team composition and organisation
12
Jakarta
November
Total
30 Expert/days
Deliverables
Timing (indicative)
- Mission report
10 days after the mission
- Contributions to EF proposal for AFD
30 days after the mission
The templates provided by Expertise France can be used to develop all these documents.
- Presentation of Expertise France
Expertise France is the French agency for international technical cooperation and part of the Agence Française de Développement (AFD) Group. Expertise France designs and implements projects that sustainably strengthen public policies in developing and emerging countries. It operates in key development areas such as governance, health, education and environment and works alongside its partners to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Expertise France's job is to support, advise and train national and local authorities in the definition and implementation of quality public policies adapted to the needs of the population. Focusing on the transfer of dialogue between peers, our interventions aim to strengthen the capacities of partner countries. We contribute to the emergence of innovative solutions adapted to the local context by bringing together the best know-how.
Expertise France advises and supports partner institutions - central administrations, regional organisations, local authorities, civil society organisations, etc. - from the definition of their needs to the final evaluation of activities carried out.
- Context and background of the project (based on AFD Action Document)
Indonesia has a vast renewable energy (RE) potential but is still heavily reliant on fossil fuels for its energy and power supply (more than 80% of energy and electricity mix). Renewable energy sources only account for 13% of the electricity mix, mainly through hydroelectricity and geothermal energy.
Nonetheless, Indonesia has strong climate ambitions in terms of reducing GHG emissions and developing RE (target of 23% RE in the energy and electricity mix by 2025 according to the 2014 National Energy Plan). During its presidency of the 2022 G20 summit, Indonesia has made energy transition one of its top priorities, and has committed to it by signing a Joint Statement of Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP) with several countries, including France. The objectives of this partnership have recently been updated in the CIPP (Comprehensive Investment Policy Plan) issued in November 2023, and consist in: (i) peaking of on-grid emission below 250MtCO2 by 2030; (ii) RE share of on-grid electricity mix of 44% in 2030; and (iii) power sector reaches net zero emissions by 2050.
The CIPP identified only 30% of the 62GW expected new builds to reach the 44% renewable energy objective of the JETP. In order to meet these crucial challenges, AFD - implementing the French commitment in the JETP - aims to mobilize 500 MEUR in the next 3-5 years under the framework of JETP. To accompany AFDs operations in accelerating Indonesias just energy transition, AFD submitted an application titled Indonesia Energy Transition Facility (IETF) for EU Delegation Fund.
IETF aims at accelerating Indonesias just energy transition by contributing to the JETP policy dialogue, supporting the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (MEMR) public policies for the decarbonization of energy, building Energy State Owned Enterprises (SOE)s capacities as well as preparing and implementing new renewable energy (RE) projects.
Expertise France (EF), is considering the implementation of the project and wants to assess beneficiaries and potential partners needs and capacities, in order to prepare adequate design options with the project. This mission is crucial to analyse gaps and design the project.
The Energy Expert will have a large experience and proven track record in just energy transition sector in transition countries (previous experience in countries of the project is preferable). She/he will also need to evidence an in-depth experience in renewable energy, energy efficiency, consumer protection, climate change and electricity market.
Expertise France will evaluate candidates according to the following criteria:
A. Education / qualification :
University degree (BA or MA or equivalent) in energy/electricity or related fields
Good communication and reporting skills
Teamwork and interpersonal skills
Synthesis and writing skills
Fluent in spoken and written English, knowledge of Bahasa would be an asset
B. Professional experience :
A minimum of 10 years of working experience in the energy field, on just energy transition preferably
Experience working on inter-agency/administration cooperation will be a strong asset
Experience of international cooperation and international Technical Assistance projects
Experience working in the ASEAN region
C. Additional specific requirements:
Excellent understanding of just energy transition
Strong ability to design effective implementation procedures and impactful activities
Strong ability to understand energy related policies
Ability to adjust attention and level of technicality to different types of audience
Conditions of the mission
A kick-off meeting will be held after the notification of the contract.
Beginning of the contract: September 2024
Expected Implementation period: until end November 2024
Budget: based on the candidate profile
Working conditions: The expert will be home based with there will be a mission of 5 days in Jakarta, Indonesia with EF
Applications (technical and financial offers) should include the following documents and information:
CV with references;
Cover letter;
Examples of deliverables and achievements produced on the same area of intervention;
Daily rate.
