This position is only considering applicants with working rights in Australia. Existing work authorisation is required at the time of application submission. WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

Program Overview:

The Indonesian Intact Rainforest Partnership (IIRP) is a project within WRI’s Food Program that aims to support the efforts of the provincial and central governments of Indonesia to pursue alternative and sustainable economic development for provinces with large amounts of intact forest cover. These include Aceh, North Kalimantan, Papua and West Papua. The two Indonesian provinces of Papua and West Papua hold the world’s third largest intact tropical rainforest, after only the Amazon and Congo. Currently they still have almost 90% forest cover, but much of the forest is licensed for commercial exploitation, roads and oil palm refineries are going in at pace, and their forests are in imminent danger.

Indonesian Intact Rainforest Partnership is designed to help catalyse the partners, and form partnerships across governments, business, NGOs and local communities to support the government in the realisation of this alternative pathway.

Job Highlight:

In this role you will be at the heart of developing and delivering the strategy and workplan for IIRP. You will manage the workstreams to deliver the goals of protecting rainforest and building green sustainable economies. You will also lead the team’s fundraising efforts and build new networks of partners. It will involve working with leading experts in Indonesia, Australia and globally, as well as international travel particularly to Indonesia’s intact forest provinces.

You will be a part of a small team based in Sydney, working closely with other core team members in WRI Indonesia and alongside the wider WRI network globally. You will report to the IIRP Director.

What you will do:

Strategic

• Lead the development of the overall strategy for the Indonesia Intact Rainforest Partnership
• Prepare and deliver analysis, presentations and briefings on key topics to relevant stakeholders
• Build networks of key partners in Australia, Indonesia and globally to further expand support for the initiative

Operational

• Manage the Partnership’s multiple work-streams, ensuring all aspects of a complex and ambitious program are progressing in a timely and effective manner, including ensuring policy, programmes, funding and resources on the ground are aligned.

• Ensure the workplan is up to date, aligned with WRI priorities and has broad ownership across the partnership, clearly setting out priorities, deliverables and leads.
• Develop and deliver a fundraising plan for the partnership alongside the development team at WRI

Program Delivery

• Lead one or more key workstreams suited to the candidate’s interest and skills, on climate finance, rainforest conservation, sustainable livelihoods, micro-renewables, low-carbon economic planning or communications. This will entail strategic direction setting, managing partners and ensuring delivery.

What you will need:

• Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required or equivalent
• Experience: You have a minimum of 10- 15 years of relevant experience in climate change issues at the highest level, preferably including tropical forests, climate finance and sustainable green development. You have previous experience working with international organisations including governments, donor agencies and NGOs, preferably on issues in the developing world

• Languages: Experience of working with Indonesia is preferable; Bahasa Indonesia language skills would be beneficial

Potential Salary:

Salary is commensurate with experience and other compensable factors. WRI offers a competitive remuneration and benefits package.

What we offer:

• A competitive salary
• 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 across Asia, Africa, Europe, Latin America and the US.
• The chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organisation with access to varied learning and training opportunities.
• 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.
• Long-term commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours.
• Generous leave days that increase with tenure.

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, the LGBTQ+ community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

How to Apply:

Please click Apply Now and submit a resume with cover letter.

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Our team in Human Resources carefully reviews all applications.