Back Consultant for Fundraising in Plastic Waste

Program Overview

WRI Indonesia hosted the secretariat of Indonesia’s National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), as part of the Global Plastic Action Partnership (GPAP) which initiated by the World Economic Forum (WEF), as a bold neutral platform responsible for coordinating and facilitating the public-private partnerships working to free the world from plastic waste and pollution. The initiative aims to tackle one of the most difficult and pressing challenges facing our global commons – plastics pollution – in particular the plastic pollution of rivers, deltas and the ocean. The Government of Indonesia has made significant step by committing to reduce plastics pollution to the ocean by 70% by 2025. GPAP is supporting Indonesia to reduce plastic pollution to the ocean through National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP). The partnership brings together top leaders from government, private sectors and civil society organizations to contribute in achieving national ocean plastic reduction target.

The secretariat of Indonesia’s National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), hosted at the World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia, is looking for a Fundraising Consultant for Plastic Waste. The role will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. This position will report to the Plastic Waste and Ocean Manager and coordinate closely with NPAP and Ocean team at WRI Indonesia and GPAP team at the World Economic Forum.

Job Highlight

The Fundraising Consultant will be responsible for developing and executing a fundraising strategy to support the sustain phase of the Indonesia National Plastic Action Partnership (NPAP), working closely with key stakeholders within World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia. The consultant will focus on securing funds to support the continuation and expansion of plastic waste management programs, with specific emphasis on mobilizing resources for the next phase of NPAP in 2026. Additionally, the consultant will work with WRI Indonesia’s operations team to establish operational mechanisms capable of accommodating various donors, including a multi-donor funding scheme.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with all relevant teams to develop fundraising strategies aligned with the organization and project’s mission
• Assess current fundraising efforts, identify areas of improvement, and recommend new and suitable approaches
• Conduct research to identify potential donors and support the team in arranging influential meeting, leading meeting preparations, and reporting on the relationship-building efforts
• Research and identify grant opportunity, including assessing trends to stay competitive in a dynamic landscape.
• Lead the development of proposal, and reports tailored to funder’s priorities and interests
• Work closely with the program team to develop impactful narrative and data-driven reports
• Participate in institutional efforts to enhance relationships with current donors

  What You Will Need

  Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in environmental management, business, or relevant field. Master’s degree is preferred.
  • Minimum 8 (eight) years of external fundraising experience, preferably in a large, international organization. Prior engagement on environmental or climate/oceans/cities/forests/energy focus areas are desirable.
  • Proven track record of directly participating in collaborative efforts to successfully securing grants from foundations, foreign governments, or multi-lateral organizations.
  • Good writing and proofreading skills; ability to translate technical information into lay language; experience in developing and organizing draft proposals for varying audiences.
  • Familiarity with the Indonesian environmental landscape, including relevant policies, stakeholders, and funding opportunities.
  • Professional-level understanding of project management and best practices for donor relationship management.
  • Basic understanding in PMEL standard and theory of change
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills; a demonstrated ability to diplomatically and effectively to collaborate internally to deliver results.
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively convey the organization's mission and impact to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, manage multiple priorities simultaneously, and be flexible on changing priorities.
  • Experience working in an international team environment a plus; must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with a diverse staff, across multiple time zones, and within tight and often parallel deadlines.
  • Understanding of compliance requirements of Indonesia’s NGO law in relation to fundraising activities.
  • Proficiency in English and Indonesian languages, both written and verbal.
  • Ability to travel when needed
  • High attention to details, well organized, and strong analytical skills.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    • Passionate about addressing plastic waste, ocean, and environmental management issues and experienced in working with multistakeholder platforms.
    • Capacities in making use of data and information
    • Ability to design presentations/decks is preferred.

      Duration

      1 February 2025 - 31 May 2025

      Deliverables

      The Consultant will receive compensation upon completion on each of the following deliverables:

      1. Standard operating procedure for accommodating different donor’s funding mechanism for financing NPAP Secretariat and Plastic portfolio
         • Coordinate and collaborate with WRI Indonesia’s operations team and the World Economic Forum, as the current donor of NPAP, to initiate the planning of operational mechanisms for accommodating diverse donor schemes.
         • Develop a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) or reference document for WRI Indonesia, outlining processes for receiving and managing funding from various donors, including with multi-donor schemes.
           1. Fundraising strategy, analysis of funding mechanism, and database of potential donors.

              Deliver comprehensive fundraising strategy, analysis of funding mechanism, and database of potential donors for the next phase of NPAP. To support the fundraising strategy, the Fundraising Consultant will be expected to conduct surveys and interviews to several Indonesia NPAP members and potential donor on:

              • Possibility for funding Indonesia NPAP and expected deliverables from the funding
              • Potential funding mechanisms for Indonesia NPAP, including a multi-donor mechanism
              • Operational terms and conditions for mobilizing funds for Indonesia NPAP, including those related to the multi-donor mechanism
                1. Comprehensive proposal (word and PPT document) for the next phase of Indonesia NPAP (expected project duration for 2026-2028) including:
                   • Details of the funding mechanism, including multi-donor
                   • Counter-Performance for Donors
                   • Reporting and Monitoring Plan
                   • Long-Term Planning for Indonesia NPAP (Post-2028), including the potential establishment of a foundation
                     1. Proposal pitch to Indonesia NPAP members and potential donors

                        Contract Arrangement

                        Individual consultancy contract (Part-time, limited term)

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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), 15 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.

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