Project Manager, Jakarta - Indonesia (12-month contract)

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About Smart Freight Centre Smart Freight Centre (SFC) is a global non-profit organization dedicated to reducing emissions from freight transportation through collaboration, transparency, and innovation. We work with governments, shippers, carriers, logistics providers, and NGOs to accelerate the transition to zero-emission freight through harmonized standards, data, and scalable solutions. This role supports SFC's expansion into Indonesia as part of a new initiative to advance freight decarbonization in partnership with local ecosystem actors. About the position The Project Manager will lead SFC's activities in Indonesia, mobilizing stakeholders Building capacity, emissions accounting alignment, and zero-emission truck (ZET) transitions assessments. This role is central to SFC's contributions to the national freight decarbonization ecosystem and ensuring successful delivery of project milestones. The Project Manager will serve as SFC's local representative and primary liaison to government, industry, academia, and NGO partners. Key Responsibilities 1. Project Coordination & Delivery Lead end-to-end execution of SFC Indonesia workstreams across GLEC and FEC. Manage day-to-day implementation aligned with the directional workplan (ecosystem, mobilization, training, deployment). Ensure delivery of grant-linked outputs across ecosystem, technical, and policy tracks. In consultation with the global team, develop and maintain the detailed workplan, timelines, and milestones. Coordinate activities across SFC teams (GLEC, Fleet Electrification Coalition, Academy). Prepare progress updates, reports, and supporting documentation for internal and external audiences and for donor reporting. Ensure delivery of milestones across ecosystem, technical, and policy tracks. 2. Stakeholder Engagement & Ecosystem Building Identify , onboard, and formalize partnerships (WRI, ICCT, IFDA, industry bodies) through MoUs . Build and maintain relationships with government agencies, shippers, carriers, logistics providers, research institutions, and NGOs Build and anchor a Freight Electrification Coalition (FEC) Mobilize shippers and carriers into structured engagement Support the formation and facilitation of national working groups, roundtables, and coordination platforms across stakeholders (Industry, Policy and research ) Identify strategic opportunities for collaboration with local partners. Identify key actors and engagement pathways for policy advocacy across electrification and emissions accounting 3. Capacity Building & Training Support Coordinate delivery of national workshops on GLEC / ISO 14083 Framework and Freight Electrification. Work with the SFC Academy team to localize training materials and adapt content for Indonesian audiences. Identify and onboard freight data partners and Support development of local emission intensity pathways. Facilitate knowledge exchange between global SFC experts and local stakeholders. 4. Technical Delivery (Emissions Accounting & ZET Readiness) Work with SFC's global Methods, Standards and Assurance team to assess data availability and readiness for emissions factors calculations. Lead development of Methods Alignment Note and emissions accounting roadmap (GLEC / ISO 14083 aligned). Conduct Indonesia freight market assessment and use case prioritization for electrification (e.g. drayage, urban, corridor). Assist in gathering and interpreting data for TCO analysis and early ZET pilot scoping. Identify and onboard freight data partners; support development of local emission intensity pathways. Translate technical outputs into clear, decision-ready insights for industry and policymakers. Produce quarterly technical briefs / reports capturing insights, learnings, and progress. 5. Governance & Documentation Track action items, risks, and dependencies across workstream. Ensure alignment across SFC global teams and local partners. Maintain structured documentation of methodologies, datasets, and outputs. 6. Communications & Outreach Coordinate the development of communication materials, including workshop summaries, infographics, and country updates. Support storytelling and narrative building to position SFC as a neutral convener in Indonesia. Support organization of public and partner-facing events; manage meeting logistics . Liaise with SFC's communications team to ensure consistent messaging and visibility. Package outputs into a clear "market signal" narrative (coalition, TCO, pilots, policy direction) 7. Partnership & Resource Development Support the drafting of the Phase 2 multi-year proposal (2027-2029) informed by stakeholder insights and program outcomes. Contribute to funding proposals, donor reporting, and partner engagement strategies Identify opportunities to expand SFC's presence across Indonesia and Southeast Asia Support transition from pilot program to long-term institutional engagement Timeline and deliverables: Establish a strong national freight decarbonization ecosystem and d

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