Program Overview

WRI Indonesia is an independent research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. At WRI Indonesia, we aim to bring innovations in research and business approaches to create the enabling conditions for Indonesia to achieve robust economic growth while respecting environmental and social values. We seek to contribute to the accomplishment of ambitious sustainable development goals through working with leaders in public and private sectors, as well as collaborating with civil society organizations, in turning big ideas into action.

Food and Land Use coalition (FOLU)

The Food and Land Use coalition (FOLU) is an initiative that focuses on an integrated, sustainable transformation of global food and land use systems to support delivery of global agreements including the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. The Coalition brings together stakeholders across businesses. The approach will consider the many dimensions and perspectives of biodiversity, climate, agriculture and food production, rural prosperity, supply chain management, product formulation, diets, health and nutrition, loss and waste and security of supply. The project works under the umbrella of Indonesia’s Low Carbon Development alongside its sistering initiatives such as Indonesia Intact Rainforest Partnership (IIRP), Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land use, and Energy (FABLE) Consortium, and beyond. In this second phase, the project is based on five workstreams based on the major expected outcomes: (1) improved food quality (securing availability of healthy, nutritious, and locally diverse food), (2) improved food supply & access throughout the agriculture and seafood value chains, (3) reduced per capita food loss and waste, both from supply and demand side, (4) nature conservation and restoration in sustainable jurisdictions, backed by permanent moratoriums, and (5) integrated, comprehensive, spatially explicit land use and marine planning at national and sub-national levels. In addition to working at the national level with engagement with decision maker and stakeholders on the Action Partnership and the formulation of Action Roadmaps to operationalize the Action Agenda, FOLU Indonesia also focuses its work on deep dive in selected provinces.

KONEKSI – Digital Solutions for Advancing Rice Supply Chain Governance in Bali

The program “Digital Solutions for Advancing Rice Supply Chain Governance in Bali Province” aims to ensure the availability of high-quality rice in Bali by strengthening supply chain management through regular monitoring platforms, thereby benefitting both farmers and consumers. By addressing gaps and challenges in the current policy framework, this initiative promotes sustainability and advances Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles. The program involves women, gender-balanced groups, and vulnerable populations to rectify structural inequalities, emphasizes long-term environmental and social well-being, and ensures equitable access to sustainable economic systems. Key activities include comprehensive data collection, stakeholder analysis, user research, and platform enhancement to provide accurate and timely information to all stakeholders.

The program also focuses on stakeholder engagement and capacity building through workshops, sharing sessions, and pilot tests. Policy analysis and recommendations aim to identify GEDSI-related gaps and advocate for institutional reforms. A participatory research design engages local communities to co-design research objectives and validate findings, ensuring inclusivity and empowerment. Expected outcomes include increased awareness among policymakers and communities about GEDSI considerations, strengthened capacity and empowerment of GEDSI groups, improved social inclusion, and enhanced sustainability in agricultural governance. This holistic approach harmonizes economic viability, social equity, and environmental resilience, creating a more inclusive and sustainable future for Bali.

Job Highlight

The Socio-Cultural Analyst will play a crucial role in the “Digital Solutions for Advancing Rice Supply Chain Governance in Bali Province” program, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the governance of Bali’s rice supply chain through digital solutions and the integration of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles. This position will conduct comprehensive research and analysis to understand socio-cultural dynamics influencing rice production, distribution, and consumption while fostering social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic viability within Bali’s rice supply chain.

Key responsibilities include identifying and addressing structural inequalities within the agricultural system, promoting sustainable practices, and ensuring the inclusion of marginalized groups, particularly women. To achieve the expected outcomes, the Analyst will work directly and closely with local communities, including but not limited to the Kelompok Wanita Tani and Subak communities, to co-design research methodologies and validate findings. This includes conducting participatory workshops, stakeholder analysis, power mapping, and utilizing intersectional lenses to explore the interconnectedness of gender, class, ethnicity, and environmental factors. Additionally, the Analyst will assist in user research by identifying pain points, user needs, and user journeys by collecting relevant data to develop features for the digital platform.

This position will be based in Bali with office-flex working arrangement under the supervision of Senior Research Analyst for Nature and Food System and collaborative support from Social Equity Analyst, and might require to do travel as needed/assigned.

What You Will Do

Technical Works and Research (70%)

• Engage regularly with local communities, farmers, Subak communities, community groups, field agricultural extension workers, and other relevant institutions to promote sustainable rice supply chain management in Bali.
• Support the institutional setting, community empowerment, and facilitation processes to enhance the governance mechanisms of the rice supply chain.
• Provide knowledge sharing and technical assistance to Subak communities, farmers, and field agricultural extension workers to promote inclusive and sustainable agricultural practices.
• Facilitate field data collection, focusing on rice production, distribution, and consumption, to address data gaps and challenges in the current policy framework.
• Work closely with the UI/UX researcher to assist with user research by collecting data on pain points, user needs, and user journeys.
• Partner with the Research and Data Integrity (RDI) team and Gender Social Equity (GSE) team to support initiatives related to research and knowledge product.
• Partner with the Communication team to develop and organize communication products and events related to the research and capacity building activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the program.

Project Management and Communication (30%)

• Develop workplans, budgets, and terms of reference (TOR) to implement community engagement and capacity-building activities within the rice supply chain project.
• Actively develop and maintain communication and coordination with key stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation.
• Assist the Senior Program Lead in organizing and facilitating periodic reviews, activity monitoring, and ensuring timely project deliverables.
• Prepare minutes of meetings, travel reports, and other relevant documents to support program/project activities.
• Support the program/project lead in developing reports, working papers, and other communication materials.
• Facilitate workshops, meetings, training sessions, and other events conducted as part of the project.
• Report monthly activities to the Senior Program Lead to ensure alignment with program goals and timelines.

General Support

• Contribute to cross-output implementation support of the program across Bali and other areas as needed.
• Provide additional support as requested by the project leadership team to ensure the overall success of the initiative.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Environmental Science, or other related field.
• Minimum 4 (four) years of experience in socio-cultural research, community engagement, or similar roles, preferably within agricultural or rural development project.
• Proven experience working with local communities, farmer, and other agricultural workers, especially in a cultural and socio-economic context similar to Bali
• Ability to support discrete elements of research project with limited manager guidance, e.g. systematically reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing existing literature; collecting, cleaning, organizing, and visualizing data.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify key insights.
• Experience in conducting social impact assessments, equity analysis, or community-based research, facilitation, and capacity building.
• Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis techniques, supported with ability to identify and operate the suitable tools
• Ability to communicate research approach and findings effectively to diverse audiences, using compelling presentation.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment.
• Basic experience in project management.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Business proficiency in verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, with proficiency in Basa Bali preferable.
• Eligible to be stationed in Bali and willing to travel as assigned.

Performance Standard

• Responsibilities are expected to be carried out in timely and satisfactory fashion with minor supervision.
• Good communication skills for correspondence purposes, reports, and knowledge products, both in Indonesian and English.

Deliverables

1. Comprehensive reports on socio-cultural factors affecting rice production, distribution, and consumption
2. Contribute to mapping social and institutional structure related to rice supply chain and the relationship between those structures
3. Analysis of data collected from the field research, identifying key trends, challenges, and opportunities within the rice supply chain, submitted in a timely and satisfactory manner according to WRI research standards.
4. Regular report on project activities, including monthly activity report, engagement activities with local communities, travel report, etc
5. Produce summary for each community engagement activities including lesson learned and follow-up action recommendations
6. Research results or communication materials developed and disseminated to targeted audience.
7. Contribute to writing project reports, field notes, and research papers to support the success of KONEKSI as assigned.

Duration

1 October 2024 – 31 August 2025 with possibility of extension subject to individual performance evaluations, project needs, and budget availability

Terms of Payment

Daily rate-based 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), 30 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.