Program Overview

WRI Indonesia is an independent research organization that works with governments, businesses, multilateral institutions and civil society groups to develop practical solutions that improve people’s lives and ensure nature can thrive in Indonesia. We organize our work around five crucial issues: Forest and Land Use, Climate, Energy, Cities and Transportation, and the Ocean. WRI Indonesia’s energy program works to advance reliable, clean energy and reduce carbon emissions, while balancing the need for economic advancement. 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. Therefore, the energy program aims to work across disciplines with the cities team, climate team and the ocean to combine low carbon technology systems, quantitative models, and other policy-making decision tools to achieve and support key national initiatives in Indonesia such as the acceleration of the achievement of 23% renewable energy targets and Indonesia net zero ambition.

Just Transition Framework in Indonesia

Just transition has gained its momentum recently, along with Indonesia’s pledge to achieve the ambitious climate target Net Zero Emissions by 2060 and the Government signal to adopt coal phase out by 2040. It is believed that by transitioning to low carbon and clean energy sources, Indonesia will reap benefit in terms of economic, social, and environmental aspects and achieve sustainable development in the future. However, transition to low carbon and even further to achieve net zero emissions in Indonesia entails challenges, not only in terms of infrastructure and technology, but also substantial economic and social structure, such as potential job losses, workplace, and workforce employability. The rapid progress of transition – in particular on energy and transportation sector – which have not been followed with clear indicators and equitable principles may further exacerbate existing inequalities and increase unjust situation for some of people. The Just Transition project will analyze the social and economic dimensions of a just transition by developing a set of evidence-based indicators to track just transition at the national and subnational-level focusing on energy and transport sectors, coupled with policy recommendations that can ensure positive progress towards the indicators. Through this program, WRI Indonesia will inform our targeted key decision makers in the government, the private sector, and communities to collaboratively ensure a just transition in Indonesia’s low carbon development.

Job Highlight

The energy analyst for just transition will support WRI Indonesia energy team and just transition project team with excellent research, analysis, project management, and engagement on energy and just transition issues at national and sub-national level. He/She is expected to produce high quality research products that are designed to provide information needed by targeted audiences, and support program management and development. This position will be based in Jakarta with flexible travel requirement, report directly to the Climate Manager while working closely and collaboratively with the just transition project team and the rest of the team within the Climate-Energy-Cities-Ocean deputyship in WRI Indonesia.

What You Will Do

Research (60%)

• Develop robust and unbiased research products that help tackle the complex issues of just energy transition, sustainable energy, decarbonization, and coal phase-out to inform relevant policymakers and other key stakeholders.
• Assist the development of just transition framework in the energy sector that highlights the social and economic dimension of the transition.
• Develop the capacity of WRI institutional knowledge on just energy transition, clean energy and coal phase-out strategies.
• Support WRI energy team in just transition policy analysis and providing evidence-based policy recommendations as needed.
• Support in data collection and analysis on energy transition, clean energy development and coal phase out strategies.
• Familiarize on WRI’s research standard and guidance and support the development of WRI Indonesia knowledge product on energy sector and just transition issues.

Project Management (20%)

• Collaborate and coordinate with staff across WRI Indonesia, WRI Global and International Offices, in particular from energy and just transition project team.
• Support in organizing internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences and other implementation activities.
• Able to support teams in developing funding proposals, communication, and knowledge products with manager guidance.
• Contribute in formulating report to funders and donors.

Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

• Develop relationship to expand the engagement with policymakers and key stakeholder in national and sub-national level.
• Develop and deliver presentations at public speaking events, international for a, one-on-one meetings and within internal WRI.
• Able to communicate research approach and findings effectively to internal and external audiences with manager guidance
• Coordinate activities with Government, donors, and partner organizations.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in energy management, energy economics, engineering, industrial technology, transportation, or any other related field.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience in energy field, has knowledge and experience in energy transition topic is a plus.
• Legally able to work in Indonesia
• Able to travel to other provinces/cities in Indonesia.
• Studies, interest or experience working on energy, environment, and power sector issues is preferred
• Proven extensive experience in statistical analysis and energy modelling.
• Experience in scientific writing with history in publishing international peer-reviewed journal
• Highly organized and systematic with strong time management skills and ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Professional fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment and cross sectoral themes.
• Highly motivated, strong can-do attitude, proactive work style and excellent organizational skills and work-ethic.
• Problem solver who is willing to develop and share ideas internally and externally

Performance Standards

• Work plan and knowledge products are expected to be carried out in timely, satisfactory fashion with minor supervision;
• Knowledge products produced show rigorous analytical content.
• Effective teamwork and communication.
• Positively maintained relationship with external and internal stakeholders

Contract Arrangement

Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement for up to October 2024 with 3 (three) months of consultancy contract apply before the fixed-term employment agreement started.

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: 17.00 (DKI Jakarta localtime), 30 June 2023.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.