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WRI Indonesia

Communications Intern

Jakarta

September 5, 2024

Program Overview

WRI Indonesia seeks to assist the Government of Indonesia through the Ministry of Transportation (Mo T) to enhance and mainstream innovative low-carbon development approaches to transform the transportation sector in addressing urban mobility issues in the coastal metropolitan 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 under the UK Partnering for Accelerating Climate Transitions (UK PACT) will provide programmatic and technical advisory support to address the economic challenges posed by Covid-19 recovery and the increased risk of natural disasters due to climate change. The objective will be carried out through several technical assistance such as the enhancement of design to public facilities, holding events to increase public awareness of inclusive access to transportation, and to assess the resiliency of communities living in coastal areas in Metropolitan Surabaya and Makassar. The program envisions that sustainable mobility of coastal metropolitan areas should factor in elements such as safety, inclusiveness, and low carbon mode of mobility. In the end, the program will provide the city with a design of inclusive, safe, and continuous non-motorized facilities and draw its connection with low-carbon public transport mode. Lessons from the program will be utilized to inform the Ministry of Transportation about challenges and policy gaps in realizing the concept of sustainable transportation, especially in coastal cities.

General Internship Roles

The Communications Intern will be actively involved in the collaborative effort in crafting and delivering message that highlight the UK PACT project’s impact in promoting sustainable urban mobility especially in the pilot cities: Makassar and Surabaya, this includes website management, social media management, event coordination, content creation, public relations and outreach, and administrative support. Based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement, the Intern will perform under the supervision of Senior Communications Coordinator, the project’s team and other relevant personnel from the core-function team.

Internships at WRI Indonesia are learning experiences designed for anyone who wishes to gain knowledge about a specific area of our work. We strive to attract diverse, driven candidates who have enthusiasm for sustainability and development.

What You Will Learn
The intern will gain experience in the following areas:

Enhance strategic communications skills: Learn to create and delivering compelling and effective message across various channel that are suitable for the targeted audience and project objectives
Build event management and public relations skills: Develop skills in organizing effective events to drive stakeholder engagement and advancing project goals
Gain insight on sustainable development: Learn about the intersection of communications and sustainability within the context of urban development and climate action
Improve organizational and administrative skill: Enhanced ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

What You Will Need

Fresh graduate or currently pursuing bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, urban planning, environmental studies, or other related fields
Basic proficiency in website management tools and social media analytics tools
Demonstrated interest in environmental issues, sustainable development, or urban mobility
Strong written and verbal communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia
Demonstrated ability to work both independently as well as part of a team
Ability to think critically and creatively
Highly motivated, strong can-do attitude, proactive work style and excellent organizational skills and work-ethic
Ability and willingness to travel to other provinces/cities in Indonesia if assigned
Legally able to enroll on an internship program in Indonesia

Duration

This is a full-time, 6 months internship program

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), 16 September 2024. 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 Indonesia works 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.

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