Program Overview

Indonesia envisions that in 2045 the country will be able to transform its economy from a natural resource-dependent economy to a modern, competitive manufacturing- and service-based economy with high value-added to secure prosperity and social justice for all Indonesians. This transformation will capitalize on the country’s maritime strengths by incorporating better ocean resource management to leverage the blue economy development for increasing environmental sustainability as well as building competitive, innovative, and sustainable maritime sectors.

A sustainable blue economy is given a central part in this shift of paradigm and geopolitical role. Indonesia will be known globally as a champion for conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of its seas, having been able to tackle the many environmental issues affecting its ocean and seas, such as marine and coastal pollution, climate change, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated (IUU) fishing, overfishing, and habitat destruction, among others.

One of the keys to achieve the vision is by enhancing the governance of Indonesian seas and ocean recognising the multifaceted issues and interests across space and time. This effort will need to be supported by objective and scientifically robust data and analysis which can inspire action, coupled with the fulfilment of enabling factors as a catalyst for change and mobilization of resources. In WRI Indonesia, we work on three main areas: (1) Seeking collective actions through convening multistakeholder platforms to leverage the impacts for sustainable coastal and fisheries management, such as: the New Ocean Economy; (2) Enhancing sustainable coastal management including through providing policy-based research for advancing and scaling-up a nature-based solution approach for coastal management and fisheries; and (3) strengthen sustainable blue food management and governance.

Ocean Accounts & Blue Carbon Mapping

Measuring and valuing marine & coastal ecosystem services is central to understand ocean contributions to people and economy within and beyond GDP. The growing appetite in countries on ocean accounts calls for: Readily available dataset on coastal ecosystem extent, condition, and service factors e.g., blue carbon, etc; Guidance for policymakers and other stakeholders on how to apply the data; and use cases on applying ocean accounts for policy planning and evaluation.

Nature-based Solution to Sustainable Blue Food

Join funded by IDRC and the Government of Canada, AQUADAPT is a four-year partnership (2023 – 2027) that addresses the intertwined critical challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity through applied research in nature-based aquaculture in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region. The initiative will drive research action on inclusive and sustainable nature-based aquaculture solutions to understand their contributions to biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability and climate resilience, sustainable food production systems, socially inclusive development that engages diverse groups (e.g., women, youth, Indigenous Peoples), generating revenue to be profitable and equitable for farmers of all genders, reducing disease prevalence and antimicrobial resistance.

KONEKSI

KONEKSI is a collaborative initiative in the knowledge and innovation sector that supports partnerships between Australian and Indonesian organizations for inclusive and sustainable policy and technology. Supported by the Australian and Indonesian Governments, the Program promotes equitable knowledge partnerships and harnesses local knowledge to address socio-economic challenges. CONNECTION is operated and managed by Cowater International.

Plastic Waste

Indonesia is recognized world widely as one of the marine plastic polluters due to the mismanagement of waste. As part of addressing plastic pollution in its entire lifecycle including in the marine environment, WRI Indonesia is working to develop actionable and applied policy research in the area of addressing plastic pollution including in the marine environment.

Job Highlight

Project Assistant will provide essential support to ensure the smooth implementation and management of the project while maintaining its compliances with policy and procedures. Key responsibilities include preparing administrative documents requirement, organizing materials for various project activities (meeting, FGD, data collection, etc), maintain project documentations, and support all project’s engagement and outreach activities. Additionally, this position is expected to maintain project’s knowledge products and databases ensuring the data is accurate, updated, and easily accessible.

This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement and travel requirement as assigned. Reporting directly to NPAP Community and Project Coordinator, this position need to work closely and collaboratively with Plastic Waste and Ocean Manager and the rest of the project team. In support of WRI’s DEI commitment, you are responsible for actively participating in these collaborative efforts by integrating equity into your work, our workplace, and the organizational culture.

What You Will Do

Project Implementation (50%)

• Organize events, workshops, and meetings, including venue arrangements, invitation dissemination, participant follow-ups, and event reports of WRI Indonesia Ocean and Plastic Waste Programs in collaboration with relevant project and operations personnel.
• Support the development of Terms of Reference (ToR) for project activities
• Develop Minutes of Meetings and event/meeting documentation
• Assist the Plastic Waste and Ocean Manager in monitoring and maintaining the DIP (Detailed Implementation Plan) and MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) framework of Ocean and Plastic Waste Programs.
• Collaborating closely with WRI Indonesia operations team to ensure compliance with procedure.

Data Management (20%)

• Maintain project’s documents and database to support the strategic decisions making for Ocean and Plastic Waste Programs
• Collect data and information from government documents, international organization reports, FGD, surveys and interviews with relevant respondents on topics relevant to Ocean and Plastic Waste in Indonesia
• Collaborating with team members to capture new data and information that can be stored in the knowledge base.

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach (30%)

• Collaborate with the Communications team to develop communication materials for events and workshops, such as posters, bumpers, and flyers.
• Synthesize information and publications, e.g. articles, reports, guidelines, regulations, etc on ocean (e.g., blue carbon, HLP, climate smart aquaculture) and develop them into well-written document (e.g., communications product and knowledge product)
• Coordinate outreach activities, track stakeholders involvement, and assist in maintaining strong collaboration with stakeholders.
• Contribute to donor report of High Level Panel of Sustainable Ocean Economy

What You Will Need

Required qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Management, Ocean Studies, or other related field.
• Minimum 1 year of work experience in a relevant field with strong interest in the area of sustainable development,
• Experience in project’s operations management, supported with an ability to communicate effectively with donors, development partners, private sector, universities, local government and CSOs.
• Business proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, on both written and verbal communications
• Ability to work independently, under minimum supervision, demonstrate strong initiatives, work ethics, and self motivated
• Highly flexible and quick to adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills, working with people from a variety of backgrounds.
• Highly organized and attention to details to ensure work accuracy and efficiency
• Excels at managing multiple, competing priorities
• Ability and willingness to travel when needed
• Legally able to work in Indonesia

Preferred qualifications:

• Passionate about addressing plastic waste, ocean, and environmental management issues and experienced in working with multistakeholder platforms.
• Familiarity with project management best practices among internation CSOs and international donors

Deliverables

Project Implementation

1. Terms of Reference (ToR) for activities
2. Minutes of Meetings (MoM)
3. Event/Workshop Reports
4. Preparation and dissemination of invitations
5. Research finding or report dissemination

Data Management

1. Organized, updated, and easy access database of Ocean and Plastic Waste programs

Stakeholder Engagement and Outreach

1. Completion of the donor report for the High-Level Panel for a Sustainable Ocean Economy.
2. Regular updates and maintenance of the Detailed Implementation Plan (DIP) and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework for the Ocean and Plastic Waste Programs, in collaboration with the Ocean and Plastic Waste Manager, Ocean and Plastic Waste Engagement Lead, and Ocean and Plastic Waste Research Coordinator.
3. Synthesized information and publications, e.g. articles, reports, guidelines, regulations, etc on ocean (e.g., blue carbon, HLP, climate smart aquaculture) for communications and knowledge products
4. Coordination of communication materials for events/workshops (e.g., posters, flyers, bumpers)

Duration

15 January 2025 to 31 December 2025

Terms of Payment

Daily-rate consultant with maximum of 18 (eighteen) working days per month

Contract Arrangement

Individual consultancy contract (Part-time, limited term)

What we offer

• Consultant rate that is commensurate with experience and skills
• Travel insurance for both domestic and international for any travel duty as assigned by WRI Indonesia
• Access to the WRI global network
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work

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 local time),15 January 2025. 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 Indonesia is 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.