Program Overview

The Climate Program at WRI focuses on the technical, economic and social benefits of climate action, as well as the cost of inaction to support country transitions toward net zero emissions as outlined in the Paris Agreement, that is just, inclusive and leave no one behind. At the global level, we are working on several main areas: (1) stepping up national climate action while building economies that are cleaner, more equitable and offer better quality of jobs; (2) advancing international climate action through international cooperation on climate change to implement the Paris Agreement and make ambitious, equitable climate action a reality; (3) providing national governments, cities and companies with tools and resources to track progress toward their climate goals and strengthen accountability for existing climate commitments; and (4) tracking progress toward climate goals and supporting equity and development goals in the transition to a net zero emissions while ensuring that the transition will bring more just and equitable society.

At national level we work collaboratively with the government to design ambitious climate action plans that align with long-tem climate goals and national development plans through research, policymaking processes, and climate negotiations. We also support businesses, civil society, local governments, and other non-state actors as they pursue their own emissions-reduction and adaptation goals. We have built various climate tools to inform good decision making and ensure accountability for existing commitments, as well as tracking progress on climate action.

Job Highlight

The Climate Research Analyst will provide support to the WRI Indonesia climate team with excellent research, policy analysis, project management, and engagement. The position holder is expected to produce qualified research product that are designed to provide information and data needed by targeted audience, and support program management and development.

The Climate Research Analyst will report to the Climate Transition and Sustainability Lead while working collaboratively with other relevant team in WRI Indonesia and global office, and support the engagement work with national and sub-national government, partners, and communities. This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement and possibility of doing travel when needed.

What You Will Do

Research (60%)

• Develop robust, and unbiased research and knowledge product that are designed to inform targeted audience on tackling issues of climate change, enhance climate ambitions, just transition and road to net zero pathways.
• Provide analysis as required on climate science and associated impact of climate change, as well as mitigation and adaptation effort at national and subnational level.
• Contribute in designing Indonesia climate action target, long term strategies and national and subnational action on climate that is aligned with national development planning and the National Determined Contributions (NDC).
• Conduct technical analysis of GHG emissions accounting, climate modeling, using the available science and methodology that is commonly used by international and national practices.
• Conduct a team collaborative effort in preparing materials in the form of concept note, power point slides and/or talking points relevant with climate analysis.
• Familiarize on WRI research standards and guidance in the effort to produce a knowledge product that fulfil the organization’s standard.

Project Management (30%)

• Support in organizing internal and external meetings, FGDs, workshops, conferences, and dissemination activities under climate portfolio including administrative works on the activities implementation preparation.
• Prepare relevant materials, notes taking, and produce relevant report of both internal and external meetings.
• Support team as necessary in developing funding proposal, project report, and communication and knowledge product with manager guidance.

Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Communicate research approaches and findings effectively to internal and external audience with manager’s guidance.
• Actively involved in stakeholder engagement activities in order to build and maintain relationships
• Support in strengthening the engagement with donor, policy makers, and key stakeholders in national and sub-national level by providing necessary and accurate data and information related to each engagement activites.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science/ engineering, climate, meteorology, or other related field.
• Minimum 2 (two) years of experience in working on research project related to climate issue.
• Ability to support discrete elements of research projects with manager support, e.g. systematically reviewing and synthesizing existing literature; collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing and visualizing data.
• Ability to communicate research approach and findings effectively to internal audience as well as to external audience with manager guidance, using compelling presentation skills
• Ability to support team in fact checking on any written product with oversight from manager
• Business proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English on both verbal and written communications
• Ability to speak in an organized, clear and articulate manner for a wide range of audiences.
• Critical thinking and well-structured research approach and methodology.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and cross sectoral themes.
• Highly motivated, strong can-do attitude, proactive work style, and excellent organizational skills and work ethic.
• Ability and willingness to travel when needed
• Legally able to work in Indonesia

Contract Arrangement

Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement for 9 (nine) months period with 3 (three) months of consultancy contract apply before the fixed-term employment agreement started.

What we offer

• Salary that is commensurate with experience and skills
• Competitive and comprehensive benefit package
• Access to the WRI global network
• Opportunity to join and/or get involved in different working groups
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• A chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization

Must have authorization to work in Indonesia to be eligible for this position.

Final candidates might be required to take a writing test and to produce two writing samples when needed.

How to apply: In order to be formally considered, please submit an updated resume and cover letter through WRI career portal.

Application close: 1700 (DKI Jakarta localtime),31 March 2024.We will close the advert earlier when the best candidates are identified at earlier dates.

This is a locally engaged position; Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply.

About Us

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

Our mission and values:

WRI’s mission is to move human society to live in ways that protect Earth’s environment and its capacity to provide for the needs and aspirations of current and future generations.

Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, gender diverse communities, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

WRI Indonesiais national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. WRI work with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. WRI work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States.

Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 10-year history in the country, and strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term, WRI Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects in the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs.