DIAN LUTFIANA

Project name: ASEAN EU-German Climate Action Programme (CAP)

Responsibilities:

• Enhanced regional climate change strategies for ASEAN member states through expert advisory services.
• Championed ASEAN's visibility in global climate forums through strategic partnerships with Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit GmbH and ASEAN Secretariat.
• Developed strategic partnerships to enhance project outcomes and stakeholder engagement.
• Led client consultations to identify challenges and recommend tailored strategies.
• Oversaw team performance and facilitated communication to optimize workflows.
• Engaged with stakeholders to foster relationships and drive project alignment.
• Designed and implemented project initiatives to advance regional and international energy policy objectives in partnership with stakeholders.
• Facilitated integration of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) principles throughout project implementation phases.
• Facilitated creation and evaluation of knowledge and communication products to enhance information dissemination.
• Coordinated various tasks and duties during the entire project management and implementation lifecycle.

Energy and Environmental Research Unit, under the supervision of the ERIA's Energy and Environmental Economists, my responsibilities were:

• Conducted comprehensive sustainable energy analyses to inform policy recommendations for ASEAN and East Asia.
• Coordinated research projects, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and timelines.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance the quality and impact of research findings.
• Presented research outcomes at international conferences, enhancing visibility of organizational expertise.
• Authored reports that synthesized complex data into actionable insights for stakeholders in the region.
• Conducted comprehensive literature reviews to inform study designs and methodology decisions.
• Monitored progress against project timelines, ensuring timely completion of deliverables while maintaining high-quality standards.

Research topic areas: Low carbon economy, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), hydrogen supply chain potential, ASEAN +17 Energy Outlook, biofuel, climate change adaptation, and hazardous waste.

Region: ASEAN+7 countries

Service Line: Strategic Risk Management and Sustainability Advisory

Responsibility:

• Helped team of three lead consultants optimize efficiency of analysis delivery to the clients.
• Developed and implemented reputation management strategies for high-profile clients
• Analyzed industry trends to provide insights on potential risks and opportunities
• Streamlined reporting processes, improving efficiency in risk documentation management
• Managed multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail, organization, and adherence to deadlines.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
• Collaborated with teams to define, strategise, and present work deliverable strategies.

Project areas: environmental accounting, power and industrial sector, and circular economy.

Team: Disaster and Climate Resilience (DCR)

Responsibilities:

• Provided geothermal energy risk assessment in Lampung, Indonesia, to support alternative energy supply development in Indonesia.
• Conducted research focusing on natural disasters and climate change impacts on economic, social, and environmental resilience.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to implement data-driven solutions for disaster preparedness.

Unit: Rural and Regional Planning Research Group

• Analyzed community capacity and conducted surveys to identify strategies for strengthening resilience to natural hazard risks in three provinces of Indonesia.
• Conducted qualitative and quantitative research for regional planning projects, ensuring data accuracy and relevance.
• Facilitated workshops and training sessions to enhance stakeholder engagement in planning processes.
• Participated actively in regular meetings with fellow researchers to discuss project updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
• Contributed to the publication of research articles in peer-reviewed journals, showcasing expertise in various topics.

Short-term Project:

• Collaborated with team to develop a research report aimed at enhancing environmental quality through low-carbon solutions implemented by Indonesian state-owned electricity company (PLN).
• Edited drafts for clarity, and adherence to company style guidelines.

3-month Internship Program

Department: Directorate of Energy, Resources, Minerals, and Mining

• Spearheaded data collection efforts and analytical processes to enhance policy development in the energy and mining sector.
• Assisted in drafting reports on mineral resource utilization and sustainable practices.
• Prepared project presentations and reports to assist senior staff.
• Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.