Program Overview
Climate program within WRI focuses on four main areas: stepping up national climate action, advancing international climate action, tracking progress toward climate goals, and supporting equity and development goals in the transition to a zero-carbon economy. Our research evaluates the technical, economic and social benefits of climate action, as well as the costs of inaction. We work with national governments to design ambitious near-term climate plans that align with long-term temperature goals, and help integrate these into economic, sectoral and development plans. We help international policymakers advance climate solutions through negotiations and accords such as the Paris Agreement. We support businesses, civil society, local governments and other non-state actors as they pursue their own emissions-reduction and adaptation goals. We build tools to track global progress on fighting the climate crisis, inform good decision-making and ensure accountability for existing commitments. And we work with thought leaders around the world to accelerate adaptation efforts that will help vulnerable communities build resilience against climate impacts.
At national level we work collaboratively with the government to design ambitious climate action plans that align with long-term climate goals and national development plans through research, policymaking processes, and climate negotiations. We also support businesses, civil society, local governments, and other non-state actors as they pursue their own emissions reduction and adaptation goals. We have built various climate tools that include policy scenarios to inform good decision making and ensure accountability for existing commitments, as well as tracking progress on climate action. These tools are developed using system dynamics methodology that has been used by WRI Indonesia to support the Government of Indonesia by formulating low carbon development and green economy policy scenarios.
2050 is Now!
Indonesia submitted its first NDC in 2016 and committed to reduce GHG emissions by 29% below business as usual (BAU) unconditionally and 41% below BAU by 2030 with international support. The target has been slightly increased in 2022 by committing GHG emissions reduction by 31.89% (unconditional) and 43.2% (conditional) by 2030. Further, Indonesia has also submitted the Long-Term Strategy on Low Carbon and Climate Resilience (LTS-LCCR) in 2021, aiming to achieve an ambitious target of Net Zero Emissions by 2060 or sooner. The 2050 is Now project will have three main outcomes, including: i) improved Indonesia Climate Action Long Term Strategy institutionalization through identifying model indicators, baseline data, and assumptions that remain a gap in the document; ii) Linked target, analysis and indicators stipulated in the Indonesian long term climate action (LTS) with the national long term development planning; and iii) improved policy framework to connect sectoral targets of long-term climate action with future updated NDCs.
Job Highlight
The Net Zero Agriculture Specialist will serve as key technical resources providing both technical and operational support to the Climate Team in the development of National Agriculture NZE Roadmap to advancing Indonesian to achieve net zero emission in agriculture sector by 2050. Key responsibilities is to design and implementation of evidence-based research include, but is not limited to, formulation of methodology, data collection strategy, , data processing, and report writing. In addition to research responsibilities, the incumbent will play an active role in stakeholder engagement, supporting collaboration with relevant stakeholders and strategic partners.
Under the direct supervision of the Climate Action Senior Lead, the Net Zero Agriculture Specialist will work closely and proactively with the Climate team, as well as with cross-functional teams to ensure consistency in developing a OneWRI approach to climate mitigation actions. This position will be based in Jakarta, with a flexible working arrangement and will be required to travel as required. In support of WRI's DEI commitment, you will be responsible for actively participating in these collaborative efforts by integrating equity into your work, our workplace and organisational culture.
What You Will Do
Research (60%)
Stakeholder Engagement (20%)
Project Management (20%)
What You Will Need
Duration
1 June 2025 -31 December 2025 with possibility of extension subject to individual performance evaluation, project needs, and budget availability.
Deliverables
Term of Payment
Daily rate-based consultant with a maximum of 20 (twenty) working days per month.
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Contract Arrangement
Individual consultancy contract (Part-time, limited term)
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: 1700 (DKI Jakarta local time), 6 June 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.