Program Overview

The Coalition of Bali Net Zero Emission believes that fostering the agency and leadership of local government and broader segments of the society is key to ensuring that the climate neutrality agenda remains strong and becomes a way of life, serving as a pathway for development, regardless of national and local political transitions. Achieving this requires concerted efforts amongst various actors to create breakthroughs with long-lasting climate, social, and economic impacts. Our key targets in this project consist of local governments, especially those responsible for energy and transportation, electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy business owners, coastal communities, and sustainable tourism communities. While many of these groups already recognize the urgency of climate transition, they need to be equipped with more information, knowledge, and thought-leadership avenues to build ideas and take action.

World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia, in collaboration with our partners in Bali, has co-designed a multi-year program for Bali Net Zero Emission. It aims to demonstrate how a rapid, province-scale effort with a focus on energy decarbonization and climate solutions can benefit local people, the economy, and the environment. At the same time, it seeks to establish a strong foundation for the province’s net zero emission by 2045 while contributing to national climate targets. This project’s theory of change is adapted from the program to ensure synergy and collaboration among partners in achieving our overarching goal.

Job Highlight

The Senior Lead for Bali Net Zero Initiative will drive collaborations with local institutions/organizations as implementing partners to strengthen local capacity for an accelerated transition. To maintain synergy among partners, a Coalition Secretariat will be established, led by the Senior Lead, who will have the following roles:

• Coordinate the overall program implementation to ensure alignment with the initiative’s goal and objectives.
• Ensure program accountability, from preparation to reporting to funders.
• Expand local CSOs’ access to funding by managing a sub-granting mechanism for selected organizations.
• Facilitate productive communication among partners, the steering committee and key stakeholders.
• Lead resource mobilization efforts to address answers critical and urgent challenges on the ground.

This position reports directly to the Country Director of WRI Indonesia and the Bali NZE Steering Committee.

The Senior Lead for Bali NZE initiative will manage a diverse team, including monitoring and evaluation personnel, grant and finance personnel, and engagement and communication personnel. Their primary responsibility is to strategically lead and manage the secretariat of the Bali NZE coalition, ensuring effective implementation of Bali’s net zero vision. The Senior Lead will facilitate and act as the main conduit between the Secretariat’s governing structures which may include a steering committee, management team and various implementing partners. The Senior Lead will be expected to problem-solve varieties of programmatic-related challenges especially those that relate to the (1) the coordination work of Bali NZE program with the government and coalition partner (2) coordinating and balancing various stakeholders’ interests/needs from the parties involved in external and internal secretariat; and (3) any constraint/barriers that may lead to hindering the overall program vision.

This position is based in Bali with office-flex working arrangements and travel as needed. In support of WRI’s DEI commitment, the Senior Lead is expected to actively participate in these collaborative efforts by integrating equity into your work, our workplace, and the organizational culture.

What You Will Do

Programmatic Management (70%)

• Develop the secretariat’s overall strategy, including initiative management, work plans, thematic and multi-phase funding pipeline, governance structure and financing/granting support.
• Coordinate the Bali NZE program implementation with Bali’s key stakeholders including the Governor’s Office, Technical Agencies, Private Sectors and Local Authority.
• Maintain excellent communication among the secretariat’s governing bodies. Manage the secretariat’s workspace in Bali.
• Oversee the day-to-day implementation of the coalition’s initiatives and ensure achievement of targets as outlined in the programmatic work plan and theory of change.
• Build and maintain formal and informal forums for coordination. Ensure that there are no duplication of efforts/programs between secretariat-funded initiatives and other implementers/agencies funded by other programs.
• Proactively assist the capacity development of new implementing partners. Continually assess, identify and map potential implementing partners.
• Organize bi-annual steering committee meetings and prepare regular reports for the steering committee. The work will include overseeing the production of regular updates and other communication from the Secretariat to the coalition members and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare project’s annual and quarterly work plans and organize steering committee meeting to obtain their strategic inputs.
• Ensure that the quality of the programmatic deliveries by implementers meets the expected standards and is sufficient to produce project outputs and targets.
• Consult with the Secretariat’s Steering Committee for any issues that require their attention, including issues related to deviation from the approved work plans and its tolerance (e.g. deviation from the approved target, and/or budget);

Strategic Engagement (30%)

• Foster strong relationships with key stakeholders, including state actors (Governor’s office, Provincial Agencies, Village-level authorities) and non-state actors (academics, private sector, communities, and funders).
• Actively seek funding opportunities to expand the coalition’s network and ensure the sustainability of its programs in Bali.
• Continuously identify opportunities to support high-impact events and forums in Bali and beyond to showcase collaboration potential and strengthen partnerships.

What You Will Need

Education: Master’s degree in engineering, economics, urban planning, environment, and international development (or two additional years of relevant work experience) is preferable.

Experiences: Minimum of 5 years of full-time work experience, especially in related to portfolio management, preferably in a large, international organization. Prior engagement in environmental or climate/oceans/cities/forests/energy focus areas is desirable.

Skills and Abilities:

• Build and maintain partnerships with wide networks of stakeholders, Governments, civil society and private sector partners, experts and others in line with WRI strategy and policies. Sets overall direction for the formation and management of strategic relationships contributing to the overall positioning of WRI.
• Able to capture and sustain attention, interest and agreement of high-level, influential policy and decision makers and secure their buy-in of high-level vision and objectives.
• Strong technical understanding of natural resources management especially on climate, energy and sustainable transport.
• Firm understanding of award management and compliance procedures.
• Ability to identify project risks and possible mitigation strategies. Implements mitigation strategies on minor risks; seek support for major risks.
• Ability to use tools as required to monitor and track project activities. Manages the coordination of efforts for project deliverables.
• Provides appropriate guidance to team, partner organization, and consultants to ensure their compliance with funder policies and project commitments. Coordinates with PMEL when necessary.
• Demonstrated expertise on social and environmental issues, especially pertaining to local wisdom.
• Good knowledge and direct experience working with government institutions at national and sub-national levels, private sector, CSO, universities will be highly desirable.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a broad range of stakeholders.
• Experience in conducting financial tracking and budget management.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Legally able to work in Indonesia

Contract Arrangement

Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement up to 30 September 2025 with 3 (three) months of consultancy will be in place prior to the start of the fixed-term employment.

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),23 March 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.

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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.