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 to create the enabling conditions for Indonesia to achieve robust economic growth while respecting environmental and social values. We seek to contribute to accomplishing ambitious sustainable development goals through working with leaders in the public and private sectors and collaborating with civil society organizations to turn big ideas into action.
As Indonesia has set an ambitious climate target to achieve Net Zero Emissions by 2060 or sooner, it should be seen as a positive momentum for advancing climate action, and contribute to the global commitment to keep global temperature increase below 1.5°C. In this light, WRI Indonesia seeks to support the country in meeting and beating its climate commitments by implementing low-carbon technological solutions in a successful pilot program for the industrial sector, which is Indonesia's largest emitter of GHG emissions.
Food processing, particularly dairy products, is Indonesia's leading emissions cause. In 2019, food processing outranked most industrial sectors and was named one of the top 6 high emitting industries. On the other hand, pressure for more sustainable products from the markets and investors creates risk for dairy industries in the future. Moreover, the dairy industries face uncertainty in energy, constituting a significant component of the cost of goods, because of the fluctuating nature of fossil fuels. With HSBC under the Climate Solutions Partnership (CSP) Philanthropic Project, we aim to increase farmers’ productivity and reduce their operation costs using renewable energy and energy efficiency for clean heat and electricity in small and medium dairy industries.
The main objective of the Energy Transition project is to reduce emissions in dairy industries through innovative and low-carbon technological intervention, which would yield a double dividend for SMEs and the environment. Other than that, to ensure the continuous utilization of low-carbon technology solutions and their environmental, social and economic benefits, this project also aims to develop the institutional capacity and awareness of the SMEs on sustainable dairy products and renewable energy technologies. On the bigger picture, the implementation lesson learned from this project will be captured to enable further scale-up for new business opportunities and mainstreaming the use of innovative and low-carbon technology for industries to support the achievement of Indonesia’s net zero emission target. Several key activities will be carried out to accomplish its objectives, such as site visit and assessment, partnering with technology providers, installation of solar PV and electrified heat technologies, expanding outreach and awareness to inspire other businesses, capacity building and training on specific technology for the farmers and operators, project monitoring and documenting, as well as project dissemination.
The Energy Transition project for the dairy industry will be implemented from October 2023 to October 2024 in Kabupaten Bandung, Jawa Barat. This project will benefit KPBS Pangalengan, a well-known cow farmers' cooperative in West Java, which consists of 4,764 farmers with 12,979 cows and four business units as a profit-making arm and to provide services for its members.
Job Highlight
The Energy Transition Project lead will support WRI Indonesia in leading and managing the HSBC CSP Philanthropy project based in Pangalengan, Kab. Bandung, Jawa Barat. Demanding frequent travel to the project site, the responsibility includes stakeholder management, supervision of technology implementation, and control over research quality. He/ she should be able to manage the traffic of the matrix team, supervise the project progress and contribute to developing high-quality research products designed to inform targeted audiences and engage stakeholders at the West Java sub-national level from both state and non-state actors. He/ she is expected to play a role in representing WRI Indonesia in external forums/events related to energy transition and climate technology solutions. He/she will work independently under the direction and supervision of the Sr. Energy and Sustainable Business Manager at WRI Indonesia and work closely with other teams under the Energy and Sustainable Business Team.
What You Will Do
Project Management (45%)
Stakeholder Management (40%)
Research (15%)
What You Will Need
Contract Arrangement
Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement for up to 31 December 2024 with 3 (three) months of consultancy contract apply before the fixed-term employment agreement started.
What we offer
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 local time), 7 January 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, the 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, 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 environmental and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with government, business, and civil society leaders 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, and Respect.
Our culture:
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