Program Overview

The Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Transportation, have signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) in July 2022 which aims to meet the needs of sustainable development, in particular by developing safer, more inclusive and resilient low-carbon transportation. Funded through the UK PACT Project, a Consortium II led by WRI Indonesia is running a program called “Cities of the Future” (Future Cities). This program aims to increase the ambition of sustainable urban mobility in coastal metropolitan cities, especially in Makassar and Surabaya. Running from 2022 to 2025, the program provides technical assistance to local governments, increases public awareness, and demonstrates landscape design that is resilient to climate change, with a focus on mobility solutions in coastal areas. Together with Vital Strategies and ARUP, WRI Indonesia is trying to help the two coastal cities in developing mobility strategies that are more sustainable, lower emissions, safer, more inclusive and resilient. 

The city of Surabaya is one of four main growth center cities in Indonesia, along with Jakarta, Medan and Makassar. The increasingly rapid development of vehicle propulsion technology has also become a concern for big cities in Indonesia, one of which is Surabaya. As part of efforts to help realize the ambition of the Mayor of Surabaya to encourage vehicle electrification in the City of Surabaya, the UK PACT Consortium II intends to assist the Surabaya City government in preparing a study of the Strategy for the Acceleration of Battery-Based Electric Motor Vehicle Ecosystem Development as a joint guidance document for stakeholders. stakeholders in accelerating the realization of the transition to Battery-Based Electric Motorized Vehicles in the City of Surabaya.

The study report shows the public preference in willingness to adopt electric vehicles and the barriers faced by the public in adopting electric vehicles to forecast the electric vehicle market. In addition, the report also explores the effects of various incentives on the adoption of electric vehicles. Therefore, in order to enrich the recommendations in the Strategy for the Acceleration of the Battery-Based Electric Vehicle Ecosystem in Surabaya, WRI in collaboration with private companies of conversion workshops and ride hailing apps plans to conduct an electric conversion motorcycle trial in Surabaya. This trial is expected to increase public interest in adopting electric vehicles and create new opportunities for incentives from various parties in accelerating EV adoption. 

General Internship Roles

The intern will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the electric motorcycle conversion trial in Surabaya, focusing on hands-on learning and development. The intern will be actively involved in collecting and analyzing daily reports from drivers partner on the operation of the trial vehicle to provide input and recommendations on the trial results and incentive opportunities that can be developed by relevant stakeholders. Throughout the internship, the intern will learn to create research frameworks, concept notes, proposals, and reports, while ensuring high quality data input in the data collection and analysis process. Additionally, they will engage in various activities and contribute in the developing materials for stakeholder engagement needs, enhancing the intern’s understanding of the projects and its impact.

Based in Surabaya with office-flex working arrangement, the intern will report directly to Urban Mobility Analyst.

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

The intern will gain experience in the following areas: 

• Gaining knowledge on electric conversion vehicle and its role in sustainability, contribute to a broader understanding of environment impact.
• Enhance analytical skills by learning technique for data collecting, managing, and analyzing data related to electric vehicle operations and energy consumption and how it can contribute to informed decision-maker to solve operational problems in a timely manner.
• Developing research skills and apply findings to professional documentation and strategic planning.
• Developing engagement skills by directly engaging and gaining insight into engagement strategies with key transportation stakeholders, such as government, private sector, local communities, etc;           
• Developing skills in creating  and effective and impactful of materials for engagement activities and events;

What You Will Need

• Undergraduate or bachelor’s degree from relevant field such as environmental science, data analysis, transportation, or other related disciplines.
• Basic experience in research methodology, data management tools and softwares, data analysis software such as Excel, R, and others, and literature review
• Business proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia both verbal and written
• Strong analytical skill and ability to think creatively in identifying opportunities resulted from an electric conversion motorcycle trial in Surabaya;
• 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

1 November 2024 – 31 January 2025

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), 28 October 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.