Research Consultant

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Jakarta
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Program Overview The Food and Land Use (FOLU) Coalition is a community of organizations and individuals committed to the urgent need to transform the way we produce and consume food and use our land for people, nature and climate. Established since 2017, the FOLU community currently consist of country platforms in 7 countries (Australia, China, Columbia, Ethiopia, Indonesia, UK) and the Nordic region (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden), a group of core partners, FOLU Ambassadors, funders, who connects with a shared mission to ensure food and land use system play their role in delivering the world’s SDG and Paris Agreement commitments.
In Indonesia, FOLU Indonesia is currently working on an analysis of food and land-use systems in order to develop policies that can provide food security and healthy diets, together in its effort to tackle climate and biodiversity crisis. Indonesia is challenged to supply enough food and achieve national food security. Hence, it is essential to identify and develop specific agricultural strategies to which extend future demand can be met given unexpected changes in the populations without risking further environment degradation. However, in the current national policy to increase in production in agriculture, has relied on effort to expand production land, inefficient input production subsidies which in the long-run will lead to environmental degradation challenges in Indonesia.
As part of delivering insight to increase agricultural production while also tackling climate challenges in Indonesia, an analysis is needed to better understand opportunities for agricultural intensification in Indonesia. Such study will provide systematic review of evidence on agriculture intensification that aligned with agroecology principle and applying the strategies to Indonesia’s agriculture planning.
Job Responsibilities The main areas of responsibility of research consultant will include the following:
  • Review reports and publications on agricultural intensification in Indonesia.
  • Undertake systematic analysis on agriculture intensification opportunities which align with agroecology principle including opportunities and challenges in its adoption to intensification strategies in Indonesia.
  • Develop approach and methodology for analysis for intended research.
  • Write working paper.
  • Coordinate with expert advisor in co-authoring and working on knowledge products and other communication documents.
  • Disseminate research progress and findings with primary partners and target audience, including development of slide deck on the research plan and result

During the contract period, the consultant will work under the FOLU Indonesia initiative led by WRI Indonesia.
Deliverables
  • Working paper on agricultural intensification analysis which aligned with agroecology principle for Indonesia (including preliminary, first and final draft).
  • Knowledge and communication products derived form expected research works.
  • The deliverables should be written in English

Job Qualifications
  • Legally able to work in Indonesia.
  • Minimum 5 years of research experience in environment, sustainability and climate change.
  • Hold a master’s degree in environmental science, agriculture, or related studies, with keen interest in public policy.
  • Strong research and analytical skill.
  • Excellent English and Bahasa Indonesia both verbal and written.
  • Excellent organizational and facilitation skills.
  • Candidate must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and organized thinker with an ability to juggle multiple priorities, handle assignments independently, and work under tight deadlines.
  • High integrity and passion for sustainable development is preferred.
  • Advanced skills of Microsoft Office, Internet, and virtual meeting tools.

Period of Work The duration of the service is 3.5 months (1 January – 15 April 2022). Detailed work plan will be discussed with WRI Indonesia team following signing of the engagement contract.


Terms of Payment

Research Consultant will receive a compensation based on deliverables submitted throughout the project period. Please refer to the table below for the expected deliverables, deadlines, and payment plan. Deliverables
Payment
Preliminary draft and review matrix systematic analysis on current agricultural intensification strategies which has been reported and implemented in Indonesia
20%
First draft of intensification strategies that aligned with agroecology principles
20%
Second draft of intensification strategies that aligned with agroecology principles
20%
Final working paper
40%
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.
Consultant rate: Consultant rate is commensurate with experience and skills.
Qualified applicants should apply online through WRI career portal in order to be formally considered.
Application close: 1700 (Jakarta Time), 9 December 2021. 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.
WRI Overview 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 in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. We are passionate. We value our diversity of interests, skills and backgrounds. We have a flexible work environment. And we share a common goal to catalyze change that will improve the lives of people. Our shared ideals are at the core of our approach. They include: integrity, innovation, urgency, independence and respect. 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.
We have been growing rapidly: our staff has doubled in size over the past 5 years and our operating budget is now $100 million. Founded in 1982, WRI has a global staff of 800+ people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and the United States as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.
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.
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.
The World Resources Institute (http://www.wri.org) is an environmental and development research and policy organization that creates solutions to protect the Earth and improve people’s lives. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, it is WRI’s policy to recruit, hire, and provide opportunities for advancement in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, parental status, protected veteran status, or disability. WRI’s global agenda requires a staff that is diverse – with respect to race, gender, cultural, and international background. Diverse perspectives and experience enhance the way WRI selects and approaches issues, as well as the creativity and applicability of WRI's policy research and analysis. WRI, therefore, encourages applications from U.S. minorities, persons from other countries (especially developing nations), and from women of all backgrounds.

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    Jakarta
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    Private
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
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    Experience
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