Consultant as Energy Research Analyst - Energy Program

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You can be based in our office in WRI Indonesia, Jakarta. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

Program Overview

WRI Indonesia’s Energy and Sustainability Business (ESB) Portfolio works to advance reliable, clean energy while reducing carbon emissions and supporting economic development. Recognizing the interconnected nature of economic, social, and environmental goals, the program collaborates across disciplines, including with WRI’s cities, climate, and ocean teams to integrate low-carbon technologies, quantitative models, and policy tools. These efforts align with national priorities such

as accelerating Indonesia’s net-zero targets by 2050 for industry and 2060 for the broader economy.

We are focusing our advocacy through a demand-driven approach, gathering insights directly from companies to inform analysis and influence policy. To capture these demand voices, we have established two key platforms. The first is the Clean Energy Investment Accelerator (CEIA), a public-private partnership that helps commercial and industrial energy consumers, especially large buyers, to meet their clean electricity and heat needs through policy advocacy, business model innovation,

and financing mechanisms. CEIA has engaged more than 55 companies to date. The second is the KADIN Net Zero Hub, operated under the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce, which empowers businesses of all sizes to commit to and implement science-based targets (SBTi) and net-zero strategies. To date, the KADIN Net Zero Hub has engaged more than 80 companies to date. Both platforms serve as critical vehicles for amplifying private sector voices and turning them into

concrete action toward Indonesia’s energy transition.

Job Highlight

The Energy Research Analyst will support WRI Indonesia ESB portfolio projects, specifically Polsky Energy Center and TARA Foundation project, by conducting research and analysis on the feasibility of industrial heat pump deployment from technical, financial, and policy perspectives. This includes supporting data collection, literature review, and analysis, as well as contributing to the development of credible knowledge products, such as reports and presentations, under the guidance of the project lead to inform decision-making and strategic insights. The Analyst should have a solid understanding of heat pump or other clean heat technologies, current implementation or technology landscape at national and global levels., as well as associated business models, financing mechanisms, and policy support frameworks. Moreover, this position will support the project planning and implementation activities through coordination with relevant personnels to ensure fulfilment of administrative requirement and production of research-based communication output.

This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement. Reporting directly to Energy Research Analyst while working very closely and collaboratively with research team within the Energy and Sustainable Business portfolio, particularly with Low Carbon Technology Analyst. 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

Knowledge and Research Work (60%)

• Support research work for Polsky Energy Center and TARA foundation project in Indonesia on the topic of clean heat and energy transition/industrial decarbonization for low- to medium-temperature sectors (e.g., textile and apparel, pulp and paper, food and beverages, etc.)

• Support research works as mentioned above is including, but not limited to: data collection, literature reviews, data processing, supporting the development of analysis/findings report (particularly techno-economic analysis and simple energy modelling), preparing specific data, information, and other material needed for the development of any knowledge and communication products, and others.

• Support the ideation and contribute to the administrative, writing, and post-writing process of energy team’s publication (e.g., from creating the publication plan and coordinating with RDI team, and communications team for vendors sourcing) to expand the team’s knowledge growth.

• Develop visually attractive and comprehensive slide deck presentations as an output from our research to be presented to internal and external stakeholders.

• Actively contributes to the energy team’s strategic discussions through ideation and brainstorming, feedback, and documentation (e.g., photos and minutes of meeting).

Project Management (30%)

• Facilitating project leads and managers in preparation and execution of project’s activities (e.g. internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences, etc.) by handling administrative requirement such as drafting letters and TORs, preparing summary key notes and tracking follow up actions.

• Contribute to monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) activities by documenting project’s key achievements and lessons, and supporting internal reporting processes, as necessary.

Stakeholder Engagement (10%)

• Support the engagement effort by maintaining good relationship with government and key research partners.

• Contribute to drive development of messaging strategy based on data analysis from government being supported.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields such as Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, Energy Studies, or other related disciplines. Master’s degree is preferred.

• Minimum of 3 (three) years of professional work experience related to energy transition, climate change, low-carbon technology, clean heat technology, or industrial decarbonization.

• Solid understanding of clean heat technologies and their operating principles, especially heat pumps and other thermodynamics-based and refrigerants systems.

• Adequate experience in performing techno-economic analysis and excel-based or software-based energy modelling (e.g., LEAP).

• A good knowledge of the production process and research experience in various industries (e.g., pulp and paper, chemicals, fertilizer, food and beverages, or textile and apparel).

• Ability to support discrete elements of research projects with manager guidance, e.g. systematically reviewing and synthesizing existing literature; collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing, and visualizing data; defining research questions.

• Experience in engaging with government functions strategically and at technical levels in Indonesia.

• Ability to communicate research approach and findings effectively to internal and external audiences, both in Bahasa Indonesia and English.

• Highly motivated, target-oriented, strong can-do attitude, proactive work style, excellent organizational skills and work-ethic, initiative and creative in solving research problem, and can work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a team.

• Excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills to maintain positive coordination within the team and with external counterparts.

• Ability and willingness to travel when needed.

• Legally able to work in Indonesia.

Duration

1 May 2026 – 31 December 2026 with possibility of extension subject to individual performance evaluation, project needs, and budget availability.

Deliverables

1. Research activities, including data collection, data analysis, and literature review, completed and reported in a timely manner.

2. Deliver accurate and credible knowledge and research-based products .

3. Active participation in project’s activities planning and implementation by completing administrative requirement, preparing meeting materials, and producing post-event reports and tracking follow up actions.

4. Consistent and proactive involvement in team discussions/meetings to support project development and implementation and provide professional inputs based on expertise and experience.

Terms of Payment

Daily rate-based consultant with a maximum of 18 (eighteen) working days per month.

How to Apply:

• Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 12 April 2026. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of applications from qualified candidates.

• Must have authorization to work in Indonesia to be eligible for this position.

• Final candidates might be required to take a certain test and/or to produce/share writing samples when needed.

• This is a locally engaged position, Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Consultant rate that is commensurate with experience and skill.

• Travel insurance for both domestic and international for any travel duty as assigned by WRI Indonesia

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields.

• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work

• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI

• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

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Our values are shared ideals that bind us together: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership, and Care.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

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