Back Consultant as Communications Consultant for Smallholder Empowerment Program

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 in order 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.

Within our Agriculture, Forest and Land Use (AFOLU) Program, we envision critical ecosystems such as forests and peatland across Indonesia to be governed fairly and sustainably. We believe sustainable land use management is key for Indonesia to meet its climate goal, in line with keeping the global climate target below the 1.5 degree Celcius warming treshold, while providing sustainable livelihoods to forest-dependent communities and conserve biodiversity in the landscape. We intend to achieve this through safeguarding the remaining forest and peatland from deforestation, degradation, and fragmentation; maintaining forests and peatland quality through sound stewardship; and restoring degraded ecosystem to improve its productivity, conservation value, and ecosystem services.

To effectively eliminate deforestation from key commodities production and provide robust stewardship for the remaining forest and peatland, we work together with various level of government, private sector, and civil society to mainstream the ethical supply chain principles, and support forest-dependent communities to secure their land rights. We aim to achieve this through research, policy advocacy, and creation of a community of practice to mainstream sustainable land use management.

Smallholder Empowerment Program

WRI Indonesia believes that empowering oil palm smallholders is key to producing sustainable palm oil in Indonesia. Empowered smallholders can control and manage their oil palm business properly and sustainably. With this capability, smallholders' welfare and the environment's quality are expected to improve. Therefore, increasing the inclusiveness of smallholders in sustainability and empowerment programs is indispensable to a better and greener palm oil supply chain in the country.

Collaborating with Unilever, WRI Indonesia aims to improve the sustainable palm oil supply chain and the welfare of smallholders in Riau Province. This is done through a series of capacity-building and empowerment. In 2023, we aim to increase the knowledge and skills of at least 4,000 smallholders to implement oil palm Best Management Practices (BMP) in order to improve their productivity.

Job Highlight

The job location for Communications Consultant is in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement. This position will support the Smallholder Empowerment Program communication works under the supervision of Senior Communications Coordinator by working collaboratively with program teams and in close coordination with other stakeholders of this program. This position is required to do travel to several regions within Indonesia where the smallholder hubs exist.

What You Will Do

1. Actively support the team to provide communications tools (slide deck, letters, etc) and ensure make sure the team equipped with the right and aligned messages through the right medium
2. In coordination with WRI Communications team and line manager to manage the implementation of communications strategies for reports, events, conferences, and news opportunities including media content
3. Work with the Communications team and the program team in the development, design, and implementation of communication vehicles and materials to make sure messages are delivered through the right medium. Materials include but not limited to advertisements, videos, brochures, press releases, slide deck, letters, etc.
4. Develop ideas, write, and edit a variety of internal and external materials, such as blog posts, media materials, newsletters, op-eds, website content, and more
5. Adhere to WRI’s or partners’ communications style guide, ensuring that we produce high-quality communications products.
6. Arrange and coordinate press events, including but not limited to: press conferences or media briefing for publication launches, round-table discussions, meetings, and other announcements
7. Engage with third-party vendors and consultants
8. Support other WRI Indonesia’s communications activities related to sustainable commodities

   What You Will Need

   • Bachelor degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or professional experience of at least five years in communications;
   • Experience in working with reporters or members of the media (and established media contacts) preferred;
   • Interest and experience in sustainability, commodities, or other environmental-related issues in Indonesia preferred;
   • Articulate, versatile, highly skilled writer with professional writing experience (professional clips or writing samples preferred);
   • Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a global team;
   • Excellent inter-personal communication skills, including the ability to encourage collaboration with other programs, international offices, and partners;
   • Understanding of social media and how to use it to impact audiences preferred;
   • Ability to think creatively and collaboratively about all elements of communications work preferred;
   • Visual skills, such as photography and videography preferred;
   • Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high quality work products;
   • Fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with a strong emphasis on written and spoken communications (additional language skills are welcome);
   • Legally able to work in Indonesia.

     Deliverables

     1. Travel to selected sites and activities under the Smallholder Hub project
     2. Documentation of activities under the Smallholder Hub project in North Sumatra, Riau, and Aceh
     3. Documentation of engagement activities under the Smallholder Hub project
     4. Documentation of collaboration between private sectors under the Smallholder Hub project
     5. Engage with media regarding activities under the Smallholder Hub project
     6. Coordinate with relevant stakeholder to develop success stories and best practices under the Smallholder Hub project
     7. Develop article, social media strategy and content, and other printed or digital communications product related to the Smallholder Hub project

        Durations

        This position is expected to start as soon as possible for an initial contract period up to 31 March 2024. Possibility of extension subject to individual performance evaluation, program 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)

        Job Location and Work Arrangement

        This position will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia with Office-flex working arrangements.

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        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), 10 December 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.