Energy Lead

DT Global•Ottawa, ON

About The Position

The Energy Lead is responsible for KINETIK’s energy portfolio. The role provides strategic oversight for the identification, development, and progression of energy opportunities that support climate-resilient development, sustainable infrastructure, and climate-aligned investment outcomes across the KINETIK portfolio. This will include supporting the deployment of RE, storage and related technologies into Indonesia’s electricity grid, as well as stimulating upkate of electrification and alternative fuels for key industry, transport and domestic use cases. The Lead works closely with the Head of Climate Resilient Development to support implementation of KINETIK’s climate-resilient development activities, and with the Policy Unit, Financing and Transactions function to ensure energy opportunities support end-to-end sector engagement from policy through to financing and delivery. The role maintains a strong focus on sector strategy, project preparation, stakeholder engagement, institutional coordination, and strengthening enabling environments aligned with Government of Indonesia priorities and program delivery requirements. The role engages with Government of Indonesia institutions, Australian Government agencies and partnerships, multilateral development banks (MDBs), development finance institutions (DFIs), government-to-government partnerships, development partners, state-owned enterprises, private sector actors, academic institutions, and other strategic stakeholders to support renewable energy sector development, investment mobilisation, policy engagement, and coordination activities relevant to climate-aligned infrastructure and sustainable energy priorities.

Requirements

Degree in engineering, energy policy, renewable energy, environmental science, or a related field; postgraduate qualification preferred.
Minimum 10 years of experience in energy, including senior advisory, project development, or leadership roles.
Demonstrated experience in project development, transaction support, or implementation of sector investments, including progressing concepts toward delivery or financing.
Strong knowledge of Indonesia’s energy sector, including policy environment, institutional arrangements, and project development and delivery pathways.
Ability to apply climate and financing considerations within sector-specific contexts, including understanding of how projects can be structured to support investment and delivery.
Experience working with development finance institutions, multilateral development banks, climate finance, or private sector investors, particularly in relation to project preparation, investment, or implementation.
Demonstrated experience engaging with Government of Indonesia institutions, development partners, state-owned enterprises, or private sector actors on energy initiatives.
Excellent communication skills in English; Bahasa Indonesia highly desirable (for international applicants).

Nice To Haves

Experience with DFAT-funded programs or similar donor-funded initiatives.
Experience with innovative finance, blended finance, or investment mobilisation approaches relevant to renewable energy.
Experience with just energy transition approaches.
Established networks with Government of Indonesia energy agencies and sector stakeholders.
Experience integrating GEDSI, safeguarding, or locally led development approaches into sector initiatives.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic oversight for the identification, development, and progression of energy opportunities.
Support the deployment of RE, storage and related technologies into Indonesia’s electricity grid.
Stimulate upkate of electrification and alternative fuels for key industry, transport and domestic use cases.
Work closely with the Head of Climate Resilient Development to support implementation of KINETIK’s climate-resilient development activities.
Work with the Policy Unit, Financing and Transactions function to ensure energy opportunities support end-to-end sector engagement from policy through to financing and delivery.
Maintain a strong focus on sector strategy, project preparation, stakeholder engagement, institutional coordination, and strengthening enabling environments aligned with Government of Indonesia priorities and program delivery requirements.
Engage with Government of Indonesia institutions, Australian Government agencies and partnerships, multilateral development banks (MDBs), development finance institutions (DFIs), government-to-government partnerships, development partners, state-owned enterprises, private sector actors, academic institutions, and other strategic stakeholders to support renewable energy sector development, investment mobilisation, policy engagement, and coordination activities relevant to climate-aligned infrastructure and sustainable energy priorities.