Program Overview
WRI Indonesia is an independent research organization dedicated to contributing to the socioeconomic development of Indonesia in an inclusive and sustainable way. Our work is focused on six main areas: forests, climate, energy, cities and transportation, governance, as well as ocean. We turn big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being.
WRI Indonesia represents the World Resources Institute’s activities across Indonesia and the region. We work to increase our global impact by fostering innovative partnerships & sharing our research findings in the region and ensuring that WRI learns from Indonesia insights and experience in development and environmental protection. We also actively engage with bilateral donors, foundations, Indonesia Institutions and other partners to mobilize funding to support our work.
At WRI Indonesia, where impact and accountability are fundamental to our mission, the establishment of a robust PMEL system is essential. It facilitates us to set and maintain a clear and measurable goals for each project, enables systematic progress tracking, and support evaluation of project effectiveness. By fostering a culture of continuous learning, PMEL function ensures that project implementation is guided by evidence-based decision-making and that our outcomes consistently deliver value to stakeholders and communities we serve.
Job Highlight
The Planning, Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Senior Coordinator will play a central role in advancing efforts to understand how WRI is contributing to impacts and fulfilling our responsibility to test our assumptions. Working directly with project teams, the PMEL Senior Coordinator is expected to provide technical backstopping support, including supporting the development of robust theories of change, MEL plans for projects, assisting with proposal development, evaluations, training events, workshops, and other learning events. Additionally, this position will lead in the data management in M&E system (DevResults) at WRI, assist teams in adopting the system, ensure training meets the needs of staff, robust data quality controls, and best practices in PMEL are applied in the projects. This position also shared responsibility to drive improvements in PMEL capacity across the organization
The PMEL Senior Coordinator will report directly to Head of PMEL and Managing for Results while working closely and collaboratively with project teams. This position will be based in Jakarta, with office-flex working arrangement and travel requirement as needed. 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
Project Management
General Support
What You Will Need
Performance Standard
Contract Arrangement
Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement up to 30 June 2026 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), 8 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, 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 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.