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Program Overview

WRI Indonesia’s e-mobility portfolio focuses on reducing cities’ GHG emission through sustainable transportation, vehicle electrification and, in-paralel with the energy and climate programs, greening the electricity grid to reach optimum emission reduction. Our mission is to help cities and provinces to implement low carbon development, particularly in transportation and energy sectors, to achieve economic, social, and environmental goals.

Supply Side Regulation

To achieve this mission, WRI Indonesia collaborates with the government, industry players, and other private sector stakeholders to develop strategies for implementing robust demand- and supply-side measures for zero-emission mobility adoption. In this particular project, WRI Indonesia will work with the government and key partners to assess and implement the Supply Side Regulation (SSR) strategy for the transition to zero-emission mobility in Indonesia.

The SSR strategy will cover interventions including, but not limited to, ZEV (Zero-Emission Vehicle) sales mandates, fuel efficiency standards, CO₂ emission standards, and credit trading mechanisms. This will be accomplished through unbiased technical research, comprehensive data collection, stakeholder and expert consultations, and cross-country knowledge exchanges. Through the implementation of this project, WRI Indonesia aims to support the Indonesian government in achieving its e-mobility targets while contributing to the realization of transport decarbonization goals.

Job Highlight

The Transport Specialist will play a key role in conceptualize and conduct technical analysis on the SSR implementation strategy for Indonesia’s automotive industry. This position is required to coordinate the work that will be co-developed by the project’s internal and external team, including lead the engagement with the key stakeholders of the project.

In this role, the Transport Specialist will work independently under the direction and supervision of WRI Indonesia’s Urban Mobility Manager, with support from other specialists/analysts on the team.

The position is 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

Technical Research and Analysis (50%)

• Lead and conceptualize the technical research of the SSR implementation strategy for the Indonesia’s automotive industry. This will include conducting data collection, analysis, stakeholder consultation in the topic of e-mobility and transport decarbonization.
• Provide strategic and comprehensive expert input on policies and regulations to support the development of knowledge products and technical research for the decarbonization strategy of the automotive sector in Indonesia.
• Contribute to project deliverables, including reports, presentations, press releases, and other knowledge products.
• Actively involved in the project discussion including with internal team, WRI Global team and external partners.

Project Management (30%)

• Assist the Urban Mobility Manager to conceptualize and plan the project research, engagement, conference and resource planning.
• Monitor and evaluate project delivery to ensure project deliverables are achieved according to plan.
• Participate in the planning and implementing of outreach events (e.g. conference, FGDs, workshops) as necessary

Engagement and Network Development (20%)

• Conduct stakeholder power mapping to identify and assess potential partners for engagement to enhance project buy-in.
• Lead and represent WRI on the engagement with key stakeholders in the sector, including government entities, OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers), component industries, private sector actors, and industry associations.
• Represent WRI in external forums, conferences, and industry events to advocate for net-zero automotive policies and practices.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in transport, civil engineering, urban planning, economics, politics, management, international relations or any other related field in automotive industry. Bachelor degree with extensive mobility and automotive-related project experience is also welcome to apply.
• Minimum 4 (four) years of full-time work experience in transport & automotive industry, has a knowledge and experience EV and any new energy mobility is a plus.
• Ability to support discrete elements of research projects with limited manager guidance, e.g. systematically reviewing, analyzing and synthesizing existing literature; collecting, cleaning, organizing, and visualizing data.
• Familiarity of documenting the data collection, cleaning and analysis process to make it transparent, reproducible, and accessible to team members and reviewers.
• Ability to communicate documenting the data collection, cleaning and analysis process to make it transparent, reproducible, and accessible to team members and reviewers.
• Highly organized and systematic with strong time management skills and ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines required.
• Business proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English on both verbal and written communications
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment and cross sectoral themes.
• Highly motivated, strong can-do attitude, proactive work style and excellent organizational skills and work-ethic.
• Problem solver who is willing to develop and share ideas internally and externally.
• Ability and willingness to travel as needed
• Legally able to work in Indonesia

Contract Arrangement

Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement with 3 (three) months of consultancy contract apply before the 9 (nine) months of fixed-term employment agreement started.

What we offer

• Salary that is commensurate with experience and skills
• Competitive and comprehensive benefit package
• Access to the WRI global network
• Opportunity to join and/or get involved in different working groups
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• A chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization

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 February 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.

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.