Sustainable Transport Analyst, Cities Program

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in WRI Indonesia, Jakarta. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

Program Overview

WRI Cities program is a global initiative dedicated to shaping a future where cities work better for everyone. Our practice area spans variously in Buildings, Health, Road Safety, Urban Mobility, Urban Development, Urban Government, and Water. Through innovative research, deep engagement, and global partnerships, our network of local and international experts puts cities on a trajectory of more sustainable and equitable development. We catalyze and accelerate transformative initiatives that turn cities into resilient, inclusive, low-carbon places that are good for people and the planet. Placed in seven countries, made the WRI Cities program the second biggest portfolio after climate.

WRI Indonesia seeks to assist the Government of Indonesia in enhancing and mainstreaming innovative low-carbon development approaches to transform and decarbonize the transportation sector including addressing mobility issues in metropolitan cities of Indonesia that would pave the way for sustainable development and help achieve the government’s bold climate target ie. Net zero-emission.

WRI Indonesia in collaboration with the UK Government through its Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO) has initiated partnering cooperation under the UK Partnering for Accelerating Climate Transitions (UK PACT) to provide programmatic and technical advisory support to expedite decarbonization in Transport sector to tackle the challenge of climate crisis. The project, which holds the title “Advancing MRV System for Emission Inventory and Mitigation Actions to accelerate Transport Decarbonization in Indonesia”, recognizes the role of WRI Indonesia to lead policy advocacy, technical support, and analytics to National governments to design tools and strategies for the transition towards a low-carbon and inclusive transportation system.

Job Highlight

As the lead organization for the project, WRI Indonesia has established cooperation with renowned partners. The main role of the Sustainable Transport Analyst is to provide technical and operational support to Program Coordinator in designing project activities and in monitoring project progress on a regular basis. This position requires to apply a strategic approach to ensure partners deliver timely and quality; to liaise and build a network with key stakeholders in National and Sub-national Government consisting of but not limited to policy-makers, development partners, academics, professional associations, and the private sector, as well as marginalized communities; and provide technical advice on matters relevant to transport decarbonization. This position will reporting to the Low Carbon Transport Program Coordinator while also working collaboratively with Urban Mobility Manager, and share lessons gained from the project with colleagues across WRI, both local and international offices. This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex arrangement and might require a frequent travel as assigned.

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 Management (30%)

• Assist Program Coordinator to implement activities within WRI’s responsibility in the project

• Support Program Coordinator in monitoring and supervising the deliverables of WRI’s partners, consultant’s, and/or vendor to ensure high quality

• Liaise with the key stakeholders both National and Sub-national level and private sectors to build awareness and political support for the project and the overall WRI-led activities

• Facilitate project’s operation including procurement, contract award, hiring requisition, and keep updated on the project’s disbursement rate

• Participate in meetings, discussions, site visits, and policy dialogue and prepare the minutes for project documentation

Data support and Technical review (50%)

• Provide inputs on technical and policy discussion through the preparation of a quick summary of regulations, sectoral reports, and official publications, to name a few,

• Collect and maintain data and information from relevant and reliable sources compiling into single authorized platform

• Hold independent research and analytics on transportation and urban development issues that combines the perspective of transportation, finance, economics, renewable energy, built environment, and information technology to enhance policy development and project implementation

• Support the team in providing capacity building to the stakeholder on transport decarbonization issue and relevant tools

• Develop an evidence-based policy and roadmaps at National level embeded with GEDSI approach to accelerate decarbonization in Transportation sector in collaboration with relevant personnel within or across projects.

• Review and enhance emission inventory tools for transportation sector

• Contribute to the development of transport decarbonization methodologies

Monitoring, evaluation and learning (20%)

• Assist Program Coordinator to track progress, identifying implementation challenges, and suggesting solutions to avoid delays,

• Facilitate harvesting lessons learned through various means of knowledge exchange convened by WRI

• Contribute to the dissemination of information on WRI project to key stakeholders and the general public

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Urban and Regional Planning/ Civil Engineering/ Environmental science/ Public Policy, preferably have experience working in the public sector. Master’s degree is preferred

• Minimum 3 (three) years of research experience related to transport, climate change, or environmental policy.

• Strong analytical skills and knowledge to carry out technical reviews of various project deliverables such as technical guidelines, basic or detailed construction design, and feasibility studies.

• Clear understanding of transportation issues and the interrelated linkage with climate change, finance, economics, energy, air quality, and built environment

• Familiar with project operation activities such as budgeting, procurement, contracting, and spot checks of project expenditure as applied in multinational organization settings

• Experience collaborating with diverse stakeholders including development partners, private sector entities, government sector entities, and/or communities.

• Excellent written and verbal skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English are required

• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, both independently and as part of a global team.

• Highly organized and systematic with strong time management skills and the ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines required.

• Ability and willingness to travel as assigned.

• Legally able to work in Indonesia.

Contract Arrangement

Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement up to 31 December 2026 with 3 (three) months of consultancy will be in place prior to the start of the fixed-term employment.

How to Apply:

• Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 19 December 2025. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of applications from qualified candidates.

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

• Final candidates might be required to take a certain test and/or to produce/share writing samples when needed.

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

What we offer:

• Salary that is commensurate with experience and skills

• Competitive and comprehensive benefit package

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields.

• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work

• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI

• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

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: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership, and Care.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Our Human Resources Team carefully reviews all applications.

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