Deadline: 20 January 2022
Location: -
Job Type: Full Time
Program Overview
WRI Indonesia is an independent national research organization that focuses its works on the nexus of economic development, environment conservation, and human well-being. It is important for the organization to identify the research building blocks for achieving the vision of WRI Indonesia to become a sustainable and impactful research organization, and to encourage science- and data-driven decision-making at the national and sub-national levels.
As the country’s commitment to sustainable development steadily grows, WRI Indonesia seeks to catalyze the realization of the commitment through research in less explored but strategic areas. To generate rigorous and reliable knowledge products that are useful for decision-makers, WRI Indonesia needs to produce research products that consist of cutting-edge issues at the intersection of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. This not only is going to help WRI Indonesia to forge research tradition but also support WRI Indonesia's mission in reducing greenhouse gas emissions through applied science and actions-based research.
Job Summary
The Research Analyst will help in developing and managing research portfolios in multiple projects, such as the Indonesia Intact Rainforest Program (IIRP), IPLC (Indigenous People and Local Communities), and Phase II of Accelerating Low Emissions Development in Indonesia (NORWAY Phase II). This encompasses the whole phases of research project activities: conceptualization, planning, data gathering, and field verification, analysis, and writing. The person needs to work in close coordination with programmatic staff, including members of the regional team. You will have strong analytical skills, cross-disciplinary experience, and a passion for environment and development issues. This person can work with minimum supervision, is a team player, good communicator, and has a strong understanding of the issue developed.
Job Responsibilities
The Research Analyst will conduct several research-investigative projects related to programs in WRI Indonesia.
Below is the breakdown of the responsibilities of the Research Project Lead:
Research, Knowledge, and Publication (50%):
Act as the point person regarding research projects on Outcome 2 of NORWAY Phase II, IPLC, and IIRP. This includes project conceptualization, planning, implementation, analysis, and report writing
Work in a team to contribute to knowledge products and other communication documents (e.g., reports, briefs, data products, tools, blog) to raise the profile of WRI Indonesia’s works
Provide support to strengthen the quality of various research projects undertaken and/or coordinated by WRI Indonesia, especially in the Sumatra region
Respond to project needs and inquiries
Ensure that all knowledge products coming out from programs are designed to deliver actionable results
Participate in discussions, meetings, conferences with key stakeholders.
Identify and engage with relevant partners at the national and subnational level, in coordination with the relevant program.
Utilize your creativity, research, and analysis skills to identify new opportunities.
Project Management (40%)
Analyzes and assists with project budget management and reports under minimum supervision
Keep track of past performance and lessons learned to use on future project preparation
Development of detailed project work plan, and monitor its progress in line with the project schedule
Co-manage changes to the project arrangement & timeline, ensuring its technical feasibility
Ensuring proper structure for deliverables, esp. for the dissemination process
Organizes internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and other dissemination activities
Engagements (10%)
Support engagement with the third party for meeting the project requirement e.g., data, technical discussion, dissemination
Co-lead local level engagement with stakeholders
Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
Master’s degree in forestry, agriculture, hydrology, international development, environmental science, public policy, political science, or other relevant fields.
University-based and/or professional research experience of a minimum of 2 years in natural resources-related fields.
Proficiency in using Microsoft product(s): word, excel, PowerPoint, notes, and similar app of other products and/or brands
Very strong writing and research skills, excellent academic performance, as well as a high level of organization and attention to detail.
Familiarity with or interest in Indonesian natural resources issues.
High integrity, passion for sustainable development, and a good sense of humor are preferred.
Able to travel to remote areas to do field investigation and stakeholders coordination.
Familiarity or proficiency in using GIS software is a plus.
Demonstrated proficiency and fluency in oral and written English and Bahasa Indonesia.
Legally able to work in Indonesia
Must be a self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized thinker with an ability to juggle multiple priorities, handle assignments independently, and work under tight deadlines.
Preferred Qualifications:
5 or more years of experience in conducting research with topics relevant to WRI Indonesia’s work
Performance Standard
Demonstrates understanding of program objectives and project alignment
Monitor program/project performance against contract requirements
Work plan and knowledge products are expected to be carried out in a timely, satisfactory fashion with minor supervision
Knowledge products produced show rigorous analytical content.
Fosters communication between team members and across programs
The capability of setting priorities, working under constraints, and managing several project activities simultaneously.
Well-coordinated and well-engaged within project and wider program execution.
Positively maintained relationship with external and internal stakeholders
Ability to work well in a group/team as well as working individually.
Ability & willingness to do business travel to meet project goals.
Must be able to multi-task and manage several project activities simultaneously.
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.
Remuneration: Remuneration is commensurate with experience and skills. WRI offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
Qualified applicants should apply online through the WRI career portal in order to be formally considered.
Application close: 1700 (Jakarta Time), 20 January 2022. 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.
WRI Overview
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 in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect. 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.
We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
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.
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.
The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.
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