The National Medium-Term Development Plan (RPJMN) for the period of 2025-2029 is a crucial stage within the National Long-Term Development Plan (RPJPN) for the period of 2025-2045. It serves as the starting point for the development targets outlined in the RPJPN. Moreover, the RPJMN 2025-2029 is a fundamental step in achieving the Vision 2045. The development of the RPJMN should be guided by the Sustainable Development paradigm, with a focus on balancing economic, environmental, and social aspects. Thus, Low Carbon Development is the approach that must be adopted. One of the main strategies towards this goal is through low-carbon and green economy development, by setting a net-zero emission (NZE) target for the transformation.
Indonesia is a major producer of fossil fuels, yet it relies heavily on imports to meet its energy needs. Indonesia has been a net importer of oil and gas since 2012, which is a significant contributor to the trade balance deficit. This situation poses a significant risk for the fulfilment of domestic energy needs and macroeconomic conditions as Indonesia is heavily dependent on global oil prices.
At the same time, the country’s infrastructure and regulatory environment have improved to attract investments in renewable energy. However, more needs to be done to achieve the target in the energy mix in the RUEN (National Energy General Plan). The RUEN stipulates that in 2025, the portion of renewable energy in the national energy mix must reach 23% while in 2050 the portion of renewable energy should reach 31%. To address potential economic risks and to meet renewable energy targets, fossil fuel imports should be reduced by using national renewable energy sources.
According to the IEA, the largest part of Indonesia’s final energy consumption was oil products at 62% in 2020. As much as 38% of oil product consumption comes from transportation. As the GOI looks for various domestic energy alternatives with the aim of reducing oil and gas imports, the utilization of biomass as a raw material to replace fossil fuels is seen as a viable option.
To provide technical assistance to the GOI to achieve its renewable energy and net zero emission targets, GGGI implements the project “Renewable Energy–Accelerated Transition” (RE-ACT) in Indonesia. The RE-ACT project is led by the Directorate for Various New and Renewable Energy at the Directorate General for New Energy, Renewable Energy and Energy Conservation (EBTKE), Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resource (MEMR), as the executing government agency. BAPPENAS is the co-chair of the RE-ACT project. RE-ACT is based on GGGI’s hypothesis that there is very significant potential in renewable energy investments in Indonesia that is held back by policy barriers and a lack of proven investment projects that demonstrate commercial feasibility of renewable energy projects to private investors. The RE-ACT project started in October 2021 and has a maximum project duration of 5 years. With funding from the Government of New Zealand, RE-ACT works with the Indonesian government to address policy hurdles and impediments to help create an enabling policy environment to stimulate private investment in renewable energy, in turn allowing more ambitious NDCs, which are predicated on accelerated renewable energy adoption.
In response to a request for support by the Directorate of Energy, Mineral Resources & Mining, Ministry of National Development Planning/BAPPENAS (“Direktorat Sumber Daya Energy, Mineral & Pertambangan/SDEMP, Kementerian Perencanaan Pembangunan Nasional/Kemen PPN/BAPPENAS”), GGGI will provide technical input to the background study for the RPJMN 2025-2029, including for the utilization of Bioenergy for the non-electricity sector.
The following priorities stand out as critical areas of support to the Government of Indonesia (GOI):
The RPJMN can be a catalyst for policy reform to increase renewable energy investment. The RE-ACT Project will support the bioenergy theme in the RPJMN with a technical background study. The RPJMN is currently enacted as a Presidential Regulation (Perpres). However, the RPJMN is planned to be enacted as a Government Regulation (PP) in the future, taking precedence over a Presidential Regulation. Incorporating RE-ACT support for new legislation and planning targets in the RPJMN 2025-2029 presents an opportunity to accelerate the transition to renewable energy.
BAPPENAS has requested GGGI to support the background study for “Bioenergy for Non-Electricity Use” for the RPJMN 2025 – 2029 and to provide recommendations for the energy sector development plans. Furthermore, BAPPENAS has requested GGGI to make recommendations to mainstream green growth principles and actions in national energy development planning. GGGI is thus seeking to engage an Individual Consultant to assess the social and environmental impact of bioenergy in the non-electricity sector as an input to the background study . The Individual Consultant will lead the social and environmental impact assessment of the bioenergy for non-electricity use and will work with other consultants, taking into account other background studies that will be prepared by other consultants:
The following duties and responsibilities are indicative and subject to further specific service requests within the scope of the deliverables described in this TOR. The Individual Consultant is expected to provide services in written and consistent formats for the meetings and other activities. The Individual Consultant shall critically review all available information related to the social and environmental impact in relation to the development of bioenergy for non-electricity use. The Individual Consultant shall ensure that the study is in line with global and GOI standards, targets and best practices for developing utilization of bioenergy for the non-electricity sector.
The Individual Consultant will work together as a team with the other two consultants as mentioned above. Each of them is taking the responsibility to write according to the ToR, while also supporting others with the results of their assignments. 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. The Individual Consultant will report to the GGGI RE-ACT Manager 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.
The Consultant shall carry out the scope of services with the below activities:
i. Social and environmental impact evaluation of current and historical (since ca. 2017) conditions in Indonesia including the constraints and challenges encountered and opportunity for Renewable Energy, especially for bioenergy in Indonesia.
ii. To analyze Social and environmental (e.g., social behaviour, emission reductions, environmental impact, etc.) impact of potential utilization of bioenergy for non-electricity compared to the existing energy use patterns:
a) Biofuel for Non-Electricity Use (e.g., Bio Avtur, Bio Ethanol, Bio Methana, Bio-briquette, Green Fuels, and Bio Diesel)
b) Mandatory Blending Fuel (e.g., B30 and B40)
iii. Provide input and recommendation on how to utilize bioenergy for non-electricity use considering results from the social and environmental impact assessment, including strategic planning advice as well as policy advice for the acceleration of bioenergy in Indonesia to be included and applicable for the RPJMN 2025 – 2029.
iv. Provide recommendation of monitoring infrastructure framework in developing bioenergy for non-electricity use.
v. Determine indicators and targets of bioenergy for non-electricity development per year as well as a breakdown of proposed program activities per year for 5 years in the context of the social and environmental impact framework of bioenergy for non-electricity that will be used in the RPJMN.
vi. The study should align with the 1st 5-year milestone in the RPJPN 2025-2045 and the current RPJMN 2020 – 2024 for renewable energy and bioenergy.
vii. In close cooperation with BAPPENAS and GGGI, develop the recommendations and help prepare an in-depth background study that may include roadmap, implementation strategy, business plan, and funding mechanism design potentially guiding BAPPENAS and stakeholders with the next steps.
i. Play an active role in organizing and facilitating Government led meetings and workshops and the development of the Focus Group Discussion (FGD).
All reports and outputs must be in English and Bahasa Indonesia, in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements, and submitted in hard copy and electronic formats along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, and interview notes. The Consultant shall also prepare presentation (pptx format) (as required) to present to the senior management of the Government/GGGI/stakeholders etc. The Individual Consultant will report to the GGGO RE-ACT Manager for the completion of the tasks and duties at the GGGI in which the Individual Consultant will be retained.
The expected outputs of the Consultant will be as follows:
Table 1: Outputs of the Consultant
No. |
Output/Deliverable
|
Payment Terms |
Percentage of Maximum Amount |
1. |
INCEPTION REPORT: Input to inception report: a detailed work plan and outline of content for the Bioenergy Social & Environment Impact Study, as agreed upon with GGGI and BAPPENAS after the kick-off meeting |
One week after signing contract |
10% (USD 1.500; after approval) |
2. |
DRAFT FINAL REPORT: Draft chapter(s)/section(s) of the study, which incorporates the findings of the study on Bioenergy Social & Environment Impact Assessment in Indonesia to become part of the Draft of Background Study for RPJMN in Energy Sector: Bioenergy for Non-Electricity Use. |
12 weeks after signing contract |
40% (USD 6.000; after approval) |
3 |
FGD & FINAL REPORT: Focus Group Discussion (FGD) & Final report of the Social & Environment Impact Assessment in Indonesia in background study for RPJMN in energy sector: Bioenergy for Non-Electricity Use.
A handover acknowledgement from BAPPENAS that they already accepted the study report (bilingual – English and Bahasa Indonesia) |
20 weeks after signing contract |
50% (USD 7.500; after study accepted) |
This consultancy work is anticipated to be implemented in 5 months timeframe, starting from 27th of February 2023 and is expected to be completed by 27th July 2023 (effectively 45 man-days), with a tentative timetable as follows:
The contract is a delivery-based contract, in which payments are made according to the schedule presented in Table 1 above. The Consultant shall directly report to and coordinate day-to-day activities with the RE-ACT Project Manager of GGGI and BAPPENAS Team. The Consultant’s work progress will be monitored primarily through periodic review meetings, the precise schedule of which is to be determined based on consultation with the consultant and GGGI. 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.
BAPPENAS requests the final report in Bahasa Indonesia. However, the consultant must submit the report both in English and Bahasa Indonesia, in accordance with GGGI’s formatting requirements. All documents should be submitted in soft copy along with complete sets of raw data, research materials, minutes of meeting and interview notes. The consultant’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 Key Performance indicator are 100% on time delivery as per “Timetable and reporting arrangements” and “No late, incorrect or in complete delivery” as per output.
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. GGGI does not pay for any expenses associated with the interviews unless expenses are pre-authorized by GGGI. 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.
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:
All of the above information must be included in the application package in order for the package to considered complete.
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 March 15, 2023, 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
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