Intern for Transport Decarbonization

Program Overview

WRI Indonesia seeks to assist the Government of Indonesia in enhancing and mainstreaming innovative low-carbon development approaches to transform and decarbonize the transportation sector including addressing mobility issues in metropolitan cities of Indonesia that would pave the way for sustainable development and help achieve the government’s bold climate target ie. Net zero-emission. 

WRI Indonesia in collaboration with the UK Government through its Foreign Commonwealth and Development Office (UK FCDO) has initiated partnering cooperation under the UK Partnering for Accelerating Climate Transitions (UK PACT) to provide programmatic and technical advisory support in expediting decarbonization in Transport sector and tackle climate crisis. The project, which holds the title “Advancing MRV System for Emission Inventory and Mitigation Actions to accelerate Transport Decarbonization in Indonesia”, recognizes the role of WRI Indonesia to lead policy advocacy, technical support, and analytics to National governments, particularly in designing tools and composing strategies for the transition towards a low-carbon and inclusive transportation system. This initiative builds on WRI Indonesia’s support for the Ministry of Transport over the past two years. Together with consortium partners, the UK PACT project strengthens evidence-based policy making and monitoring systems for transport mitigation actions. Additionally, it supports stakeholders in tracking progress toward Indonesia’s Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and in developing robust low-carbon strategies for the transportation sector.

Job Highlight

Transport Decarbonization Intern will  have the opportunity to contribute to accelerate low-carbon transition in Indonesia’s transport sector through data-driven research, policy analysis, and stakeholder engagement under a nationally significant climate initiative. The internship offers hands on experience to collaborate with mobility teams to collect and analyze transport emission data, support the development of emission inventory tools, and assist in drafting technical briefs and policy roadmaps. Additionally, the Intern will also actively involved in preparing summaries of sectoral regulations, tracking project activities, and supporting coordination with government and partner institutions to promote sustainable and inclusive transport systems.

Based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement, the intern will report directly to Transport Decarbonization Analyst while also working collaboratively with Urban Development Senior Program Lead, and share lessons gained from the project with colleagues across WRI, both local and international offices.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 Learn

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of sustainable urban mobility and transport decarbonization, including key policy frameworks, Indonesia’s climate commitments, and international standard on reporting frameworks (e.g., NDC, MRV systems, and carbon levy mechanisms).
• Gain hands-on experience in end-to-end project management activities, including documentation, stakeholder coordination, and tracking project activities while contributing to the development of effective materials for engagement and project’s activities
• Participate in technical research and data-driven decision making through data analysis, data management, regulatory reviews, emission inventory tools, and mitigation actions.
• Gain hands-on experience in national level stakeholder engagement processes through collaboration with, governments, NGOs, and development partners, and contributing to inclusive, evidence-based policy development using GEDSI-informed approaches
• Developing communications and interpersonal skills.

What You Will Need

• Enrolled in bachelor's or master's degree from relevant field such as Urban Planning, Environmental Science, Civil Engineering, Public Policy, Transportation Studies, or a related field;
• Demonstrated interest in climate change, urban mobility, or sustainable development through coursework, projects, or extracurricular involvement;
• Basic experience in research methodology, data management tools and software, data analysis software such as Microsoft Excel, R, and others, and literature review;
• Business proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia both verbal and written;
• Highly motivated, target-oriented, strong can-do attitude, proactive work style, excellent organizational skills, and able to work independently and as a team player;
• Ability to use personal initiative and creativity to solve research problems;
• Legally able to enroll on an internship program in Indonesia.

Duration

The internship program is expected to start immediately for a 3-months contract period.

Internship Terms

Full-time, Paid internship

What we offer

• Internship standard wages
• Travel insurance for both domestic and international for any travel duty as assigned by WRI Indonesia
• Access to the WRI global network
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work

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), 8 July 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: Impact, Integrity, Independence, Partnership, and Care 

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.