Program Overview

WRI Indonesia’s mission is to become the go-to research organization that supports scientific evidence and informed decision making based on sound and robust scientific methodology. Our research activity is a big part in achieving this goal. WRI Indonesia needs to have a solid research strategy to help in addressing the underlying problems across our programmatic activities.  As the bedrock in our organization, the Research, Data, and Innovation unit needs to:

1. Support the programmatic research activities especially by advising on research methods, strategies, and knowledge product development;
2. Position WRI Indonesia as a nurturing institution where young talents –especially recent graduates and/or post-grad students—can advance their research skills and field experience;
3. Support programs to generate and Integrate Data in WRI Indonesia – from the programs and their activities, WRI Indonesia will be able to extract data coming from past and current research activities, and make these data accessible to various stakeholders for decision-making on environmental issues;
4. Strengthen WRI Indonesia’s profile as an independent national research institution and learning center on sustainable development.

Job Highlight

The Research Publication Coordinator will report directly to Research and Data Integrity Manager at WRI Indonesia and work closely with the larger RDI team and with program staff to manage and coordinate the knowledge product development process, ensuring the production of high-quality research outputs while optimizes for efficiency in time and resources.

This role has multiple dimensions, but with a primary responsibility of oversee the entire lifecycle of WRI Indonesia’s knowledge products ensuring all WRI-branded publication undergo a thorough peer- review process, involving both internal and external experts, to help ensure quality, accuracy, institutional coherence, and a lack of bias in our research. WRI measures the success of publications in terms of the quality of research and its ability to drive change in the world in ways that support our mission. 

A key aspect of this role is facilitating collaboration between RDI team and program staff to ensure the research findings are transformed into actionable knowledge product that is aligned with WRI Indonesia’s programmatic research goals. To ensure the publications meet the organization’s standard for research integrity, ethical practice, and clear, effective communications, this position is required to quickly familiarize with WRI’s procedure, guidelines, and software platform related to the knowledge product development process.

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 Products Coordination and Administration (60% of time)

• Manage and administer the entire knowledge product lifecycle to ensure timely completion from development to publication
• Guide and assist staff through the peer review process for all WRI Indonesia-branded knowledge products, this includes coordinating with authors, reviewers, and editors to maintain quality.
• Collaborate with publication coordinators at RDI WRI Global Office.
• Track and update the status of all knowledge products on Weekly Pub Update.
• Draft the Quarterly Newsletter that highlights selected knowledge products published that quarter.
• Manage the allocation of knowledge products to copyeditors for ensuring quality, optimal speed, and cost efficiencies. This also requires liaising with our roster of consultants.
• Coordinate with program staff to track publications plans and upcoming knowledge product for review, updating RDI Manager and Lead on the progress.
• Work closely with WRI Indonesia’s Communications team on the knowledge product production process following the final approval by the RDI lead.
• Fielding and directing queries from WRI Indonesia colleagues about WRI’s extensive body of guidance related to the lifecycle of knowledge products.
• Resolve issues faced by staff with Editorial Manager and Asana platforms
• Respond to requests to RDI about tracking down guidance documents on WRI’s intranet, called Banyan.

Support and Participate in Research and knowledge sharing (30% of time)

• Assist the RDI Manager and Lead in organizing research-related events such as brown bags, research cafés, trainings, seminars and organization tasks.
• Provide support on RDI Indonesia initiatives and projects, including opportunities for participating in research and writing of publication/knowledge product.
• Assist Communications Team in fact-checking Communication Products based on published Knowledge Products.

Data and Knowledge Management (10% of time)

• Collaborate with the RDI manager to maintain WRI Indonesia’s research data repository or knowledge management system.
• Assist staff in accessing, utilizing and storing data, including in data repository and knowledge management system.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in a discipline related to environment and development, public policy, and related fields. Interdisciplinary training with undergraduate or master’s degrees that together provided training in the social and natural sciences or engineering disciplines relevant to the fields of development and sustainability.
• At least 3 (three) years of relevant experience in coordinating or managing policy-relevant research related to environment, development, public policy, and related fields. Evidence and interest in participating in research is an advantage.
• Demonstrated knowledge or proof of quickly adapting to the use of diverse data repository and knowledge management platforms.
• Demonstrated ability to support research teams, at different levels of research experience, with their publication needs.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a collegial and collaborative fashion in a fast-growing and diverse, multi-national organization.
• Excellent oral and written English and Bahasa Indonesia skills.
• A commitment to inclusion, diversity, and equity within WRI Indonesia, and fostering a supportive, respectful, and open work culture.
• Patience, persistence, and willingness to apply WRI Indonesia knowledge products guidance and processes under the constant pressure of timelines.
• Strategic thinking, strong planning and managerial skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate to staff and give constructive feedback and clearly explain the reasoning behind decisions for knowledge products.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a fast-paced environment in a collegial fashion as part of a small, collaborative team.
• Natural curiosity and interest in keeping current with the latest science and policies relevant to WRI Indonesia’s work.
• Patience and persistence and willingness to stand up for quality under pressure.
• Strong team player with ability to work across institutional departments/programs.
• Flexibility and willingness to explore unfamiliar issues are all qualities that will be looked upon the hiring process.
• Ability and willingness to travel as assigned.
• Legally able to work in Indonesia.

Performance Standard

• Timely and efficient management including effective coordination of peer review process
• Accurate tracking and reporting
• Consistently provide responsive guidance and assistant on various inquiries related to the knowledge product development
• Continuously improve skills and knowledge related to knowledge product management, research integrity, and communications
• Acts fairly and doesn’t have hidden agendas.

Contract Arrangement

Full-time with fixed-term employment agreement for 9 (nine) months period with 3 (three) months of consultancy contract apply before the fixed-term employment agreement started.

What we offer

• Salary that is commensurate with experience and skills
• Competitive and comprehensive benefit package
• Access to the WRI global network
• Opportunity to join and/or get involved in different working groups
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• A chance to have an impact and to develop your career within a mission driven organization

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), 5 December 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 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.