Program Overview
Ocean
Indonesia envisions that in 2045 the country will be able to transform its economy from a natural resource-dependent economy to a modern, competitive manufacturing- and service-based economy with high value-added to secure prosperity and social justice for all Indonesians. This transformation will capitalize on the country's maritime strengths by incorporating better ocean resource management to leverage the blue economy development for increasing environmental sustainability as well as building competitive, innovative, and sustainable maritime sectors.
A sustainable blue economy is given a central part in this shift of paradigm and geopolitical role. Indonesia will be known globally as a champion for conservation, restoration, and sustainable management of its seas, having been able to tackle the many environmental issues affecting its ocean and seas, such as marine and coastal pollution, climate change, Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated(IUU) fishing, overfishing, and habitat destruction, among others.
One of the keys to achieve the vision is by enhancing the governance of Indonesian seas and ocean recognising the multifaceted issues and interests across space and time. This effort will need to be supported by objective and scientifically robust data and analysis which can inspire action, coupled with the fulfilment of enabling factors as a catalyst for change and mobilization of resources. In WRI Indonesia, we work on three main areas: (1) Seeking collective actions through convening multistakeholder platforms to leverage the impacts for sustainable coastal and fisheries management, such as: the New Ocean Economy; (2) Enhancing sustainable coastal management including through providing policy-based research for advancing and scaling-up a nature-based solution approach for coastal management and fisheries; and (3) strengthen sustainable blue food management and governance.
Blue Carbon Mapping and Project Design
Measuring and valuing marine & coastal ecosystem services is central to understand ocean contributions to people and economy within and beyond GDP. The growing appetite in countries on ocean accounts calls for: Readily available dataset on coastal ecosystem extent, condition, and service factors e.g., blue carbon, etc; Guidance for policymakers and other stakeholders on how to apply the data; and use cases on applying ocean accounts for policy planning and evaluation.
Nature-based Solution to Sustainable Blue Food
Join funded by IDRC and the Government of Canada, AQUADAPT is a four-year partnership (2023 – 2027) that addresses the intertwined critical challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss and food insecurity through applied research in nature-based aquaculture in Southeast Asia and the Pacific region. The initiative will drive research action on inclusive and sustainable nature-based aquaculture solutions to understand their contributions to biodiversity conservation, environmental sustainability and climate resilience, sustainable food production systems, socially inclusive development that engages diverse groups (e.g., women, youth, Indigenous Peoples), generating revenue to be profitable and equitable for farmers of all genders, reducing disease prevalence and antimicrobial resistance.
KONEKSI
KONEKSI is a collaborative initiative in the knowledge and innovation sector that supports partnerships between Australian and Indonesian organizations for inclusive and sustainable policy and technology. Supported by the Australian and Indonesian Governments, the Program promotes equitable knowledge partnerships and harnesses local knowledge to address socio-economic challenges. CONNECTION is operated and managed by Cowater International.
Job Highlight
The Ocean-based Climate Research Analyst will supporting the Ocean Programs with main responsibilities in research and data analysis related to oceanography, coastal resilience and nature-based solutions, including engagement at the research and technical level with the relevant stakeholders.
- Engage in entire project life cycle, including conceptualization, planning, data gathering, analysis, and creating comprehensive knowledge and communication products. Ensuring that in all processes he/she contributes to the research analysis relevant to ocean-based climate, hydrology and others.
- Conduct hydrologic/ocean/spatial modelling including data preparation and analysis of blue carbon ecosystem, fisheries, water quality for development model, and data visualization.
- Conduct desk or field research and analysis for ocean and coastal climate mitigaton and adaptation, i.e. blue carbon.
- Conduct research analysis to achieve targets regarding the suitable recommendation of coastal and ocean nature-based solutions, ecosystem conservation and restoration including climate change adaptation.
This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangements. Reporting directly to Plastic Waste and Ocean Manager, the position holder is expected to work closely and collaboratively with the other relevant project team, RDI team, and communication team. In support of WRI's DEI commitment, you are responsible for actively participating in these collaborative efforts by integrating equity into your work, our workplace, and the organizational culture.
What You Will Do
Research Management, Knowledge and Publication (70%):
- Ensure a quality of research preparation, delivery and reporting as well as produce publication.
- Conduct high level analysis, synthesis of lessons learnt and experiences, publishing findings in reports, issue brief in the area of blue carbon, blue economy and ocean governance.
- Co/write or review reports in accordance to donors’ requirement, and/or knowledge products and WRI’s publication process standard and other communication documents (e.g., reports, briefs, data products, tools, blog) to raise the profile of WRI Indonesia’s works.
- Act as the point person regarding the activities on project. This involved the whole cycle of the project such as: identifying knowledge gaps, and conceptualization, planning, implementation, analysis, and report writing
- Ensure that all knowledge products coming out from programs are designed to deliver actionable results.
- Participate in discussions, meetings, conferences with key stakeholders.
- Respond to project needs and inquiries.
- Identify and engage with relevant partners at the national and subnational level, in coordination with relevant program.
- Utilize your creativity, research and analysis skills to identify new opportunities.
Project Management and Engagement (30%)
- Acting as a coordinator for particular activities/topics/cluster, if required
- Support local level engagement with stakeholders
- Attending, participate in, and document meetings and conferences with partners and key stakeholders (related to research projects) including in formulation of the Action Roadmap or other research activities.
- Support the organizing of internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, and dissemination activities related to the projects, including delivering public presentations.
- Assist project related engagements and administration, including administrative paperworks related to the projects (i.e. TORs, agreements, contracts, work authorizations, and purchase orders) and report writing.
- Assist in fundraising activities, e.g. co-develop proposals for projects.
- Support Communications team, he/she contributed to write communication products, media coverage, and conduct media interviews to disseminate research products.
- Support engagement with government institution and third party for meeting the project requirement e.g. data, technical discussion, dissemination, and/or fundraise for collaborative research projects
- Support the engagement with national and international stakeholders relevant with the project and Ocean Portfolio
What You Will Need
Education:Bachelor degree in integrated coastal management, marine science, oceanography, marine planning, aquaculture, fisheries, natural resources management, international development, environmental science, public policy, political science, or other relevant fields.
Skill & Experiences:
- Minimum 3 years of experience coordinating a programme/project/activity in the area of marine, coastal environment, and/or fisheries management
- Direct hands-on experience in conducting desk and field research, writing reviews and reports in the relevant area.
- Proven analytical research skills. This includes the ability to support discrete elements of research projects with limited guidance, such as systematically reviewing, analyzing, collecting, organizing, and visualizing data.
- Ability to communicate research approach and findings effectively to internal audiences with manager guidance, using compelling presentation skills.
- Proficiency in using Microsoft product(s): word, excel, power point, notes, and similar app of other products and/or brands.
- Strong writing and research skills, excellent academic performance, as well as high level of organization and attention to detail.
- Very strong familiarity with or interest in Indonesian marine and fisheries issues.
- Demonstrated proficiency and fluency in oral and written English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Demonstrated experience writing sections of research product
- Interpersonal skills, working with people from variety of background.
- Must be self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized thinker with an ability to juggle multiple priorities, handle assignments independently, and work under tight deadlines.
- High integrity, passion for sustainable development, and good sense of humor preferred.
- Ability and willingness to travel as assigned
- Legally able to work in Indonesia
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity or proficiency using GIS software
- International experience or prior work in a global organization.
Contract Arrangement
Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement from 6 January 2025 until 31 December 2025
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 WRIinternal career portal.
Application close: 1700 (DKI Jakarta localtime),10 January 2025.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.
