JKT - Environment Support Officer, AO

The British Government is an inclusive and diversity-friendly employer. We value difference, promote equality and challenge discrimination, enhancing our organisational capability. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds. We do not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, colour, ethnicity, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, age, veteran status or other category protected by law. We promote family-friendly flexible working opportunities, where operational and security needs allow. The FCDO operates an agile workforce and to facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time, as we may reasonably require. Job Category Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (Policy & Political roles) Job Subcategory Development and Humanitarian Job Description (Roles and Responsibilities)

Main Purpose of Job :

Indonesia is a nature and climate superpower. It is home to the world’s third largest tropical forests and the largest of coral reefs. Indonesia’s vast areas of peatlands and mangroves are both the largest and most biodiverse in the world. Protection, restoration and sustainable management of Indonesia’s natural assets can help to keep global warming below 1.5°C. At the same time, these natural assets are a vital source of livelihoods for many, including some of the country’s poorest.

The UK Embassy’s development programme in Indonesia has climate and nature at its core, with senior interest across the UK government and Royal Family in working in close partnership with the Government of Indonesia. It forms a core part of the UK’s overall relationship with Indonesia, defined by the Strategic Partnership launched by the Prime Minister and Indonesian President Prabowo in 2024. We have a 37-strong Low Carbon Development Group (LCDG) formed of three major climate-facing teams : climate policy and finance; energy and infrastructure; and environment and sustainable commodities (this role).

Within that context, the purpose of this job is to provide administrative support to the UK Embassy’s Environment and Sustainable Commodities team, and wider Low Carbon Development Group, as it carries out its work and collaboration with the Government of Indonesia and wider stakeholders in Indonesia.

This role is ideal for someone early on in their career who is passionate about issues like nature, conservation, climate and environment, who wants to pursue a career in those fields, and who has a proactive and pragmatic attitude and flexibility to learn new skills.

What the Jobholder will be Expected to Achieve :

The role holder will be expected to carry out tasks in the following areas :

• Administrative and logistical support for nature-related events, visits and meetings (50%) : Enabling the British Embassy’s delivery of high impact nature events, visits and meetings through administrative support. For high level visits and events related to nature and the environment, issuing formal diplomatic communications, known as notes verbales, supporting the development of logistical plans (including transport and venues) and co-ordinating inputs to briefing for senior members of staff. For senior meetings for the Ambassador and Development Director related to nature, and for the Environment & Sustainable Commodities (ESCo) Team Leader and wider team, producing and issuing invitations and negotiating diaries to secure timeslots.
• Supporting the management of nature-related programmes (20%) : depending on skill set and experience, potential to support management of programmes, for example through tracking financial reporting for the team or for aid-funded programme, and processing payments.
• Logistical support to the Low Carbon Development Group (20%) , including support to the Head and Deputy Head of LCDG to arrange regular whole-group meetings and arrange deep dive events to publicise the work of the group. Developing options for learning, sharing and bonding opportunities for ESCo and LCDG.
• Administrative support for Human Resources management (10%) : Supporting the hiring of new recruits to the Environment & Sustainable Commodities team, and arranging onboarding, introduction and induction of new staff members.
• Wider flexible support to ESCo and LCDG as needs evolve.

Resources Managed (staff and expenditure) :

Essential qualifications, skills and experience

Desirable qualifications, skills and experience

A formal qualification (such as a degree) in areas such as climate, nature, environmental governance, sustainable resource management or the mobilisation of finance or use of legal instruments towards those aims

Required behaviours Delivering at Pace, Developing Self and Others, Working Together Application deadline 27 July 2025 Grade Administrative Officer (AO) Type of Position Full-time, Fixed term, with possibility of renewal Working hours per week 39.5 Region Asia Pacific Country / Territory Indonesia Location (City) Jakarta Type of Post British Embassy Number of vacancies 1 Salary Currency IDR Salary IDR 9,053,362 per month Type of Salary monthly Start Date 29 September 2025 Other benefits and conditions of employment

This role is advertised as a 12-month fixed term contract with possibility of renewal.

The British Embassy Jakarta offers a competitive remuneration package including :

Working Patterns :

Normal working hours are 39.5 (gross) per week : 07 : 30hrs to 16 : 00hrs from Monday to Thursday and 07 : 30hrs to 13 : 00hrs. At present, all staff working in the FCDO, Jakarta are expected to attend the office for four days per week, subject to change. Subject to operational demands and line manager approval, the team operates a ‘core hours’ policy of 09 : 00 to 15 : 00 with individual flexibility around that and one day of work from home per week on request. Some flexibility may be possible, and necessary when undertaking regional travel.

The Embassy is committed to ensuring employees enjoy a good work-life balance. It is a stimulating place to work where we value diversity and inclusion and care about the development of our people.

No accommodation or relocation expenses are payable in connection with this position. All candidates must be legally able to work and reside in Indonesia with the correct visa / work permit status or demonstrate eligibility to obtain the relevant permit. Any costs related to obtaining or renewing permits and visas are the responsibility of the successful applicant.

Employment offers are subject to successful clearance of pre-employment checks. Staff recruited locally by the British Embassy Jakarta is subject to Terms and Conditions of Service according to local employment law. In relation to this, the successful candidate will need to arrange for his / her own Police Certificate. Employees who are not liable to pay local income tax on their Mission salary may have their salaries reduced by the equivalent local income tax amount.

Hiring managers should be available to discuss proposed working patterns with potential candidates, and respond positively where possible, in line with the .

The FCDO also operates an agile workforce. To facilitate this, you may be required to undertake other duties from time to time as we may reasonably require.

Learning and Development Opportunities :

Flexible learning and development depending on appetite and interest, particularly in the areas of nature and sustainable environment management; and management of aid-funded programmes. Learning and development can be both “on the job” – being able to work with and experience an aid-funded climate and environment portfolio, and climate and environment diplomacy – as well as formal training.