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 daunting task, as the interlinkages are complex and context specific and depend, inter alia, on the issues under consideration, the geographic and temporal scales, sector of the industry, and the existing technologies. Therefore, the energy and sustainable business program aims to work across disciplines with the cities team, climate team, forest and lan 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.

Job Highlight

The Net Zero Research Analyst is expected to develop and strengthen WRI Indonesia’s research excellence on corporate decarbonization issue in collaboration with other functions within the ESB team. The research scope will vary depending on the project aims; however, revolve around corporate decarbonization journey, as well as emission abatement governance which includes ESG standards and disclosure frameworks. The analyst must stay abreast with the climate policies, solutions, and trends relevant to sustainable business landscape. Moreover, quantitative analytics, critical thinking, stakeholder collaboration and data acquisition, are expected and highly rewarded skills for this position. In strategizing the research target, data acquisition, and analysis, the analyst will work with other analysts and senior analysts within WRI Indonesia’s ESB Team, and other teams in the institution. Lastly, the Net Zero Research Analyst must firmly commit to implementing WRI’s mission and values – integrity, innovation, urgency, independence, and respect.

This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement. Reporting directly to Senior Manager for Energy and Sustainable Business while working very closely and collaboratively with research team within the Energy and Sustainable Business portfolio.

What You Will Do

Knowledge and Research Work (70%)

• Lead the development of various research on corporate decarbonization, including GHG accounting, target setting, and disclosure standards and ESG frameworks, carbon pricing, quantitative socio-economic models on industrial net zero pathway and implications, quantitative and qualitative analysis on demand-driven decarbonization.
• Develop ESB’s corporate assistance program and tools, including Corporate Assistance Program modules and mechanism, provide in-depth technical assistance for large enterprises, and support the development of various ESB decarbonization tools.
• Explore and conduct new lines of technical research and capacity building to accelerate decarbonization journey of private sector for net zero.
• Conceptualize and conduct internal capacity building for ESB team or other WRI teams on corporate decarbonization.
• Conceptualize and write ESB research products and evidence-based narrative, promote them in various speaking and training opportunities.
• Provide strategic advice to ESB manager and leads on improving ESB research priorities and effective implementation.

Stakeholder Engagement (20%)

• Initiate communication and maintain good relationship with key research partners and assisted company partners.
• Facilitate meetings and workshops with key partners from KADIN, NGOs, government, and private sectors.
• Co-develop collaborative proposals and reports with key partners.
• Drive development of messaging strategy based on data analysis from companies being supported.

Management Support (10%)

• Co-coordinate project timelines and responsibilities for effective project delivery, in coordination with project leads.
• Co-develop proposals, progress updates, and reports to donors.
• Actively contribute in ESB strategy development, capacity building, and program expansion.
• Closely engage with relevant WRI researchers, operations, and business support teams.
• Support administrative tasks for activities implementation as necessary.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Sustainability Management, or other related field.
• Possess minimum three full years of experience in scientific net zero emissions, science-based targets, and value chain analysis, including carbon removal in Indonesia.
• A good knowledge in emission accounting using GHG Protocol, familiarity with Science-based Targets (SBTi) framework, familiarity with various disclosure and reporting standards (e.g., GRI, CDP, IFRS), and strong business acumen.
• Ability to support discrete elements of research projects with manager guidance, e.g. systematically reviewing and synthesizing existing literature; collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data; defining research questions.
• Experience in engaging with private sectors’ business functions strategically and at technical levels in Indonesia.
• Ability to communicate research approach and findings effectively to internal and external audiences.
• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills to maintain positive coordination within the team and with external counterparts.
• Experience in writing and/or reviewing research papers and scientific articles pertaining to sustainability.
• Fluent in Bahasa Indonesia and English.
• 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 to travel when needed.
• Legally able to work in Indonesia, preferably based in Jakarta.

Performance Standard

• Knowledge products show rigorous analytical content.
• All deliverables are carried out in a timely, satisfactory fashion with minor supervision.
• Positively maintained relationships with external and internal stakeholders

Contract Arrangement

Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement up to 31 December 2024 period 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: 1700 (DKI Jakarta localtime),31 August 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 Indonesiais 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