Program Overview

World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent national research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. The Energy and Sustainable Business (ESB) program works to advance decarbonization among corporates, accelerating a just transition towards net zero emission in Indonesia, while balancing the need for economic development. In achieving that, WRI introduces two of its flagship products which are: Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHGP) for emission accounting and Science-based Targets Initiative (SBTi) for ambitious and science-aligned emission reduction target setting, within and beyond its value chain. By adapting the tools to the national context, WRI Indonesia guides corporates towards their complete net zero journey, aiming to increase Indonesia corporates’ competitiveness through strengthened standards and climate mitigation/adaptation measures which ultimately significantly contribute to Indonesia’s emission reduction.

WRI Indonesia believe that sustainable development highlights the need for integrated approaches to finding solutions that are aligned with the challenge of achieving economic, social, and environmental goals that are often interlinked. This can be a daunting task, as the interlinkages are complex and context specific and depend on the issues under consideration, the geographic and temporal scales, sector of the industry, and the existing technologies. Therefore, the ESB program aims to work across disciplines with the cities team, climate team, forest and land use team to combine decarbonization framework, quantitative models, low carbon technology solutions, and other policy-making decision tools to support and achieve key national commitments, such as Indonesia net zero ambition.

Corporate Assistance Program

WRI Indonesia recognizes the importance of assisting Indonesian industries in achieving net-zero emissions for sustainable business transformation. The Corporate Assistance Program (CAP) plays a crucial role in guiding companies to create and implement science-based decarbonization strategies. WRI Indonesia provides technical support to help industries effectively manage their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, ensuring their strategies align with global standards and contribute to a sustainable future for Indonesia.

CAP is organized by KADIN (Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry) Net Zero Hub, which plays a central role in mobilizing and connecting Indonesian businesses to participate in the program. This initiative is supported by key partners, including WWF Indonesia, CDP, and IBCSD, who contribute their expertise to enhance the program’s impact. Together, they assist companies in conducting comprehensive GHG emission inventories and setting ambitious net-zero targets. Through training sessions, site visits, and personalized guidance, CAP aims to help multiple companies establish effective decarbonization strategies and commit to SBTi targets through this program, driving Indonesia’s corporate sector towards a low-carbon economy.

Job Highlight

The role of the Mentor within the Corporate Assistance Program (CAP) is integral to guiding Indonesian companies towards achieving their net-zero targets. Key responsibilities include offering comprehensive support throughout the program, leading essential CAP classes, and providing personalized consultancy to aid companies in designing and implementing their decarbonization strategies. This role involves assisting participants in completing its assignments such as creating GHG inventories, sending commitment letter to SBTi, establishing science-based targets, and developing simple decarbonization roadmaps.

Furthermore, duties encompass conducting pre-assessment reviews, delivering constructive feedback, building final report, and participating in site visits to gain firsthand insights into each company’s operational landscape. This enables mentors to provide tailored advice addressing specific challenges and ensuring companies uphold their commitments. Fostering strong relationships, effective communication, and collaboration with other mentors and partners are fundamental elements for success in this role.

This position, located in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement. The Mentor directly reports to the Head of Mentor and Curriculum and collaborates closely with mentor supervisors and the broader CAP team to deliver significant and meaningful outcomes for participating companies.

What You Will Do

Technical Assistance (75%)

• Guide companies through the development of GHG inventories, SBTi commitment letter, science-based targets, and simple decarbonization roadmaps, ensuring alignment with GHG Protocol and SBTi guidelines.
• Conduct pre-assessment reviews and provide constructive feedback on company assignments to ensure quality and accuracy.
• Create final report for companies which provides a summary and high-level analysis of companies’ inventory result, science-based targets, and decarbonization roadmap as well as recommendations for moving forward.
• Participate in site visits to gather insights and offer tailored advice based on each company’s specific conditions and challenges.
• Provide additional support and resources to companies that face significant challenges or require more intensive assistance to meet their net-zero targets.
• Facilitating CAP classes and workshops to ensure active engagement and knowledge transfer to company participants.
• Support the curriculum team in creating and updating training materials, resources, and guides based on emerging trends, best practices, and feedback from participants to ensure the CAP classes are relevant (if needed).

Program Management Support (25%)

• Coordinate with mentor supervisors and the broader CAP team to track progress of companies, report updates, and ensure the successful delivery of program outcomes.
• Maintaining strong communication and fostering collaborative relationships with both internal and external stakeholders to support companies’ progress toward net-zero targets.
• Identify any potential risk and problems related to program delivery or participants’ progress and provide insights to improve future delivery and engagement.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Management, or other related field.
• Possess a minimum of 2 (two) years of professional work experience with corporate assistance programs, mentorship roles, or similar initiatives focused on corporate sustainability and industrial decarbonization.
• Strong knowledge in emission accounting using GHG Protocol, familiarity with Science-based Targets (SBTi) framework, familiarity with various disclosure and reporting standards (e.g., CDP, GRI, IFRS), and strong business acumen.
• Strong ability to analyze data, interpret complex information, and provide actionable insight and recommendations
• Experience in engaging with private sectors’ business functions strategically and at technical levels in Indonesia.
• Experience in managing and coordinating program activities, tracking progress, and delivering results in line with program goals.
• Ability to communicate research approach and findings effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Strong written and verbal communications skill in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with the ability to deliver engaging presentation and facilitating meeting/workshops/training.
• String interpersonal skills with the capability to build and maintain collaborative relationship with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Highly motivated, target-oriented, strong can-do attitude, proactive work style and excellent organizational skills and work-ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve research problems and deliver high quality work products.
• Ability and willingness to travel when needed.
• Legally able to work in Indonesia, preferably based in Jakarta.

Performance Standard

• All companies assisted completed its assignments.
• All deliverables are carried out in a timely, satisfactory fashion with minor supervision.
• Positively maintained relationships with external and internal stakeholders.

Deliverables

1. Track and monitor companies’ progress in the CAP Batch 3.0 program through regular reports, which will culminate in a final comprehensive report at the end of the program.
2. Provide constructive feedback on pre-assessments for assignments to ensure that program participants are aligning with the CAP Batch 3.0 program objectives and completing their tasks within a designated timeframe.
3. Create and submit comprehensive final reports summarizing each company’s progress, assignment completion, and outcomes at the end of the CAP Batch 3.0 program.

Duration

1 October 2024 – 31 March 2025

Terms of Payment

Daily rate-based consultant with maximum of 90 (ninety) working days for the whole contract period or 15 (fifteen) working days per month on average.

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), 10 September 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 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.