Senior Project Lead – Indonesia Focus (Berlin-based) (mfx)

Location:Berlin

Start Date:1st November 2026

Employment Type:Full-Time (100%)

Seniority Level:Senior professional

Remuneration:TV-L E13 Level 4 (5873.56 )

Contract term:Fixed-term for 2 years

The BAMBU BARU project aims to position Indonesia as a leader in regenerative construction by leveraging regionally sourced bamboo given its wide availability across the archipelago. It builds on a foundational phase carried out through the ReBuilt Initiative (February 2023 - December 2025) which explored locally specific pathways for shifting the built environment away from carbon-intensive materials toward nature-based alternatives generating knowledge on natural systems and socio-spatial dynamics and developing a roadmap for regenerative development demonstrated by the award-winningBaleBio Pavilionin Bali an 84-square-meter community hub built from engineered bamboo and salvaged materials to demonstrate active carbon sequestration.

Beyond individual pavilions the project collaborates with the Indonesian Ministry of Housing to integrate Cement-Bamboo Frame Technology (CBFT) into national affordable housing standards and subsidy programs creating a blueprint for climate-resilient low-cost homes that support local economies and ecological restoration.

• Pilot Management & In-Country Representation:Lead the overall planning coordination and execution of the BAMBU BARU Piloting Phase in Indonesia serving as Bauhaus Earths senior point of contact for key stakeholders while translating Berlin HQ strategy into local operations.

• Team Leadership & Capacity Building:Direct line-manage and mentor a local multidisciplinary team conducting regular 1:1 check-ins structured feedback loops and performance evaluations.

• Work Package & Technical Oversight:Manage all study work packages research timelines (e.g. value chains policy implementation) ensuring strict quality control budget compliance and structural standards across material supply chains and prototyping.

• Partner & Consortium Coordination:Facilitate active collaboration and weekly steering alignment across multi-partner consortiums including Base Bahay Foundation Bamboo Village Trust and external consultants.

• Digital Project Management & Strategic Alignment:Implement modern PM tool stacks (e.g. Asana Google Workspace) for cross-time-zone alignment between Berlin and Indonesia ensuring project delivery consistently matches funder expectations risk matrices and overall governance goals.

• Risk Mitigation & Change Management:Continuously monitor operational political and logistical risks on the ground in Indonesia establishing proactive mitigation strategies and escalating critical timeline or budget constraints to Berlin leadership.

• Education:Masters degree in Architecture Civil Engineering Urban Planning International Development environmental engineeringor a related degree in architecture or material science.

• Project Management Experience:Proven track record of leading and managing complex multi-partner projects funded by international donors philanthropic foundations or public grant schemes specifically within construction or built-environment contexts. This includes hands-on responsibility for milestone tracking work package delivery budget governance risk mitigation and formal funder reporting.

• Regional Expertise:4 years of experience collaborating with one or more stakeholders either government ministries municipal partners and/or developers in Indonesia.

• Languages:Full professional fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English.

• Travel Availability:Willingness and ability to travel to Indonesia approximately 3 to 4 times per year for on-site steering stakeholder engagements and site visits.

• Material & Construction Knowledge:Familiarity with bamboo or nature-based construction systems and supply chains.

• Stakeholder Diplomacy:Strong stakeholder management skills across government entities international funders research institutions and NGO/consortium partners.

• Methodological Alignment:Solid grasp of agile project management methodologies quality assurance (QA) frameworks and formal donor reporting structures.

• German Language Skills:Proficiency or fluency in German is a plus but not required.

Strategic Ownership & High-Impact Leadership

• High-Impact Work: Shape national housing standards and climate-resilient architecture at a transformational scale in South-East Asia.

• Strategic Autonomy: High level of ownership and authority to shape country strategy direct multi-partner operations and lead senior government and funder relationships.

• Professional Growth: Strategic position at the intersection of international development sustainability innovation and high-level stakeholder management.

Culture & Interdisciplinary Environment

• Collaborative & International Culture: Work with an international highly interdisciplinary team of researchers architects and climate scientists across Berlin headquarters and field sites.

• Mission-Driven Organization: Purpose-led institute dedicated to climate action circular building solutions and transforming the global built environment.

• Competitive Compensation: Salary aligned with international non-profit and research standards.

• 30 Days Annual Leave: Ample paid time off to support rest balance and personal well-being.

• 13th Month Salary: Additional annual financial bonus paid out to support team members.

• Subsidized Public Transit: Subsidized BVG Job Ticket (Deutschlandticket) for seamless sustainable mobility in Germany.

Do you have any questions regarding the position or the application process Feel free to reach out to our Recruiting Team:

• Contact Person:Valerie Blum Head of People & Culture

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