IETA Indonesia Coordinator

IETA Indonesia Coordinator

working with the:

IETA's Business Partnership for Market Implementation (B-PMI)

StartingDate: ASAP

End Date: 31st December 2026

Application Deadline: 1st March, 2026

1. Background

IETAis an international non-profit industry association, working topromote effective market-based solutions to climate change.Wework together with our 300+ corporate members globally, to scale upemissions trading systems,voluntarycarbon markets, and international cooperation under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement.

The Business Partnership for Market Implementation (B-PMI) is an IETA initiative which supports emerging carbon markets in select countries. Currently the B-PMI programme is active in Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico, West and East Africa. Through B-PMI, IETA works together with a group of sponsor companies to share best practices and give input on market design and policy development; help businessesidentifyopportunities in voluntary, compliance, and Article 6 markets; and support the emergence of new global carbon pricing architecture.

Indonesia is a priorityjurisdictionfor BPMI, giventhe scale of the country,its leadership ambitions on carbon markets, theimportance ofREDD+, growing engagement in international carbon market cooperation, and need for private sector alignment and support. In October 2025, IETA's B-PMI signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Forestry to advance carbon market developments in Indonesia.

To support constructive engagement with Indonesian policymakers and market stakeholders, IETAseeksto appoint an Indonesia-based consultant torepresentBPMI interests,facilitatedialogue, and provide technical and strategic support on carbon market developments.

2. Objectives

The primaryobjectivesof the consultantare to:

• Strengthen IETA BPMI's engagement with the government and key domestic stakeholdersto advancethe effective development ofcarbon markets in Indonesia.
  

• Act as a liaison between the Indonesian government, the IETA Secretariat and B-PMI Steering Committee companies to enhance communication and ensure thetimelydelivery ofobjectives.
  

• Enhance involvement andimpactof IETA's B-PMI on key policy priorities through a trusted local presence in Indonesia; e.g. theopening upof the voluntary carbon market (VCM), establishment of an effective national registry, constructively progressing REDD+ nestingdiscussions,the development of an authorisation framework for Article 6 activities.
  

• Enhance IETAB-PMI's visibility, credibility, and network in Indonesia through targeted outreach, meetings, and eventstofacilitateinvestments & business matching.

3. Scope of Work and Responsibilities

The consultant will:

• Act as a liaison between the Indonesian government, Indonesian private sector stakeholders, the IETA Secretariat focal pointandthe B-PMI Steering Committee.
  

• Prepare,developand deliver clear, policy-relevant presentations and briefing materials for bilateral, roundtable, and technical meetingson Article 6, VCM, ETS and REDD+.
  

• Support the organization of virtual and in-person meetings,workshopsand roundtables, including byidentifyingand liaising with key stakeholders, in close coordination with the IETA Secretariat focal point.
  

• Participate in regular B-PMI Steering Committee meetings, providing verbal and written summaries of key carbon market developments in Indonesia.
  

• Participate in and represent IETA's BPMI in relevantworkshops (includingadhocmeetings)related to carbon market development in Indonesia, with a particular focus on:

• Voluntary carbon markets (VCM)

• Article 6 cooperationunder the Paris Agreement (including CORSIA)

• Registries, MRV systems, and market infrastructure

• REDD+ architecture and nesting approaches

4.Qualifications and Requirements

• At least 5 years ofexperience inclimate policyand government relations,preferably in carbon markets, emissions trading, Article 6, and REDD+.
  

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical issues clearly to non-technical audiences and coordinate large-scale meetings.
  

• Strong understanding of theIndonesian policy and institutional context, particularly relevant ministries, regulators, and key stakeholders.
  

• Proven experienceengaging withgovernment counterparts, internationalorganisationsand private sector stakeholders.
  

• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and coordinate closely with an international secretariat.
  

• Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English(excellent command,spoken and written).
  

• Located in, or near, Jakarta, Indonesia.The consultant may be requested to attend in-person meetings at short notice.No international travel is expected within the scope of the contract.

5. Conflict of Interest and Confidentiality

The consultant shall avoid any situations that may give rise to areal, potential, or perceived conflict of interestwith theobjectivesand activities of IETA and BPMI. Any potential conflicts must bedisclosedto IETA promptly upon identification.

The consultant shall not engage in activities, advisory roles, or representation that couldreasonably beconsidered to conflict with their responsibilities under this Terms of Reference, unless explicitly agreed in writing by IETA.

All information, documents, and materials obtained or developedin the course ofthis consultancy shall be treated asconfidentialand shall not bedisclosedto third parties without the prior written consent of IETA, except where disclosure is required by law. These confidentiality obligations shall survive the termination or completion of the consultancy.

6. Contractual Arrangements

• Part-time consultant

• Duration:Annual contract

• Indicative annual value:USD $20,000 $30,000 (depending on level of engagement and workload)

The consultant will invoice monthly based on actual hours spent on deliverables, within the agreed ceiling.

7. Management and Reporting

The consultant will report directly toIETA'sInternational Policy Manager APAC Lead,based in Singapore,and work in close coordination with the IETA Secretariat.