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

Job description 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 demand base Create 4 MoUs governing the relationship and objectives with local leading NGOs (ICCT, IFDA, ICCT) by July 2026 Mobilize international Shippers, and local shippers and carriers in a Mobilize at least 20 Shippers and carries by Aug 2026 Publicly Launch a e-truck coalition of shippers in Oct / Nov 2026. Structure ongoing engagement through working groups and roundtables Engage and mobilize key e-trucks supply chain actors (CPOs, Utilities, OEMs, Batteries...) by July 2026 Deliver one-in-person 1-day truck electrification training by Q2 2026, with support from SFC global leads Es tablish a national foundation for GLEC / ISO 14083 aligned emissions accounting Deliver national capacity-building workshop series (x3) for shippers, carriers, LSPs, government, industry, and academia by starting Q2 2026. In collaboration with Global SFC leads Develop a 'Methods Alignment Note' documenting harmonization of existing data sets (if available) with the GLEC Framework. Develop a plan towards achieving local emission intensity values Secure partnership agreements with local institutions engaged in freight data collection. Produce quarterly technical briefs capturing progress on emissions alignment, data gaps, and ecosystem readiness Contribute to acceleration of ZET uptake across multiple levers Conduct Indonesia freight market assessment and use case prioritization (e.g. drayage, urban, corridor) by Q2 2026 Analyze 2 to 3 TCO use cases by Aug2026 Identify and support early-stage pilot opportunities across priority use cases (continuous from Q1) Develop a comprehensive ZET deployment roadmap and TCO pathway to parity by Nov 2026 Identification & promotion of Existing e-trucks Pilots and outline Piloting opportunities (continuous from Q2) Translate all technical outputs into decision-ready insights for industry and policy stakeholders Capacity Building & Market Activation (Q2–Q4 2026): Move stakeholders from awareness to implementation Deliver 1 flagship in-person truck electrification training by Q2 2026 for Shipper/ LSPs Support in Localizing SFC Academy content and develop Indonesia-specific training and guidance materials Facilitate continuous knowledge exchange between global experts and local stakeholders Develop a multi-year industry decarbonization program in Indonesia. Publish Summary findings and associated policy asks by Nov 2026 Outline 2027-2029 program outcomes in collaboration by October 2026 in collaboration with SFC global Supp ort funding renewal and financing in Q4 2026 Communications, Market Development & Visibility (Cross-cutting): Develop and publish workshop summaries, insights, and country updates Support public events, stakeholder roundtables, and coalition visibility moments Package outputs into a clear “market signal” narrative (coalition, TCO, pilots, policy directio n Required Qualifications: Minimum 7 years of experience in sustainability, climate policy, transport/ logistics , or related fields. Strong understanding of Indonesia’s policy and industry landscape, particularly in transport, energy, or environmental sectors. Demonstrated experience coordinating multi-stakeholder projects involving government, industry, and civil society. Excellent organizational, communication, and project-management skills. Ability to manage complex relationships and represent an international organization with professionalism. Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and proficiency in English required . Ability to travel domestically within Indonesia. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with freight/ logistics , electrification, or transport decarbonization initiatives. Familiarity with emissions accounting frameworks (e.g., GLEC), life-cycle analysis, or TCO modelling. Existing Industry network in Logistics and transport in Indonesia Track record in Running multi-topic, Multi Stakeholder projects in the Country. Background working with international NGOs, donor-funded programs, or technical coalition Organizational Culture and Work Environment : At Smart Freight Centre (SFC), our culture is rooted in collaboration, innovation, and sustainability. We value every team member's contribution and foster an inclusive environment where diverse perspectives drive industry transformation. Our commitment to sustainability extends to our work environment. We promote work-life balance, continuous learning, and professional growth, investing in our team members' well-being. About us https://youtu.be/CuLeA2SvikM