Consultant as Air Quality Analyst

Consultant as Air Quality Analyst, Cities Program

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in our office in WRI Indonesia, Jakarta. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

Program Overview

WRI Indonesia is an independent research organization that works with governments, businesses, multilateral institutions and civil society groups to develop practical solutions that improve people’s lives and ensure nature can thrive in Indonesia. We organize our work around five crucial issues: Forest and Land Use, Climate, Energy, Cities and Transportation, and the Ocean. WRI Indonesia’s transport portfolio focus on reducing cities’ GHG emission through shifting to low carbon mobility, vehicle electrification and, in-parallel with the energy and climate programs, greening the electricity grid to reach optimum emission reduction. Our mission is to help cities and provinces to implement low carbon development and equitable transport system, particularly in transportation and energy sectors, to achieve economic, social, and environmental goals.

Air Quality Program

WRI’s air quality program is a global initiative that seeks to identify, build awareness of, and eliminate the root causes of air pollution that damages climate, human, and ecosystem health. The program has three main areas of work: (i) engagement with city stakeholders to use participatory science to diagnose and develop targeted, cost-effective clean air solutions to protect human health and climate, (ii) working with the science community to convert innovative methods into tools and products that communities and policymakers can use to better manage their impact on the atmosphere, and (iii) working with national governments and business networks to design and implement broader regional-to-global air quality governance. It is a part of the WRI Ross Center on Sustainable Cities, with additional oversight from the Data Lab and engagement with Climate, Governance, Energy, and other programs at WRI. The team is global, with senior experts distributed across WRI’s network of international offices.

Indonesia Freight Decarbonization Accelerator (IFDA)

IFDA is an newly developed platform by WRI Indonesia with the aim to accelerate the transition toward a zero-emission freight transport system that supports Indonesia’s net-zero emission target. IFDA will serve as a platform for collaboration among policymakers, industry players, suppliers, financial institutions, and civil society organizations (CSOs) to help build a strong ecosystem for Zero Emission Transport (ZET)s and other clean technologies. Through this program, WRI Indonesia will focus on increasing demand for ZETs among major corporations and establishing sub-national champions for ZET action plans, while simultaneously working with the national government to strengthen the regulatory framework for ZET implementation.

Job Highlight

The Air Quality Analyst will support urban mobility team by conducting research and analysis on e-mobility issues at national and sub-national level. This role will focus on producing high quality research products, evidence-based policy recommendations, and support the integration of social and economic dimensions into transport transitions through the IFDA program. Additionally, this position will support the project management and engagement activities.

This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement and travel requirement as needed. Reporting directly to the Air Quality Project Manager, this position will be working closely and collaboratively with the urban mobility team. 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

Research (50%)

• Develop robust and unbiased evidence-based air quality research products that help quantify air quality co benefits resulting from vehicle decarbonization to inform relevant policymakers and other key stakeholders.

• In coordination with Air Quality Lead and other expert oversee the collection, management and large-scale analysis of air quality and transport data from monitoring stations and partners, ensuring data integrity and providing feedback on data analysis to maintain high-quality research standards.

• Assist the development of IFDA program in the transport sector.

• Develop the capacity of WRI institutional knowledge on sustainable and inclusive transport, with specific focus on Heavy Duty Vehicle and Freight Transport.

• Familiarize on WRI’s research standard and guidance and support the development of WRI Indonesia knowledge product on sustainable transport and e-mobility.

Stakeholder Engagement (30%)

• Develop relationship to expand the engagement with policymakers and key stakeholder in national and sub-national level.

• Develop and deliver presentations to internal team with manager’s guidance

• Communicate research approach and findings effectively to internal audiences with manager guidance

• Coordinate activities with Government, donors, and partner organizations.

Project Management (20%)

• Support in organizing internal and external meetings, workshops, conferences and other implementation activities.

• Support teams in developing communication and knowledge products with manager guidance.

• Contribute to formulating report to funders and donors.

 What You Will Need

• Bachelor’s Degree in transportation, civil engineering, urban planning, economics, geography or any other related field. Master Degree is preferred.

• Minimum 3 years of full-time work experience in transportation field, has strong interest, knowledge, and experience in sustainable transport, e-mobility, or power sector topic is preferred.

• Ability to support discrete elements of research projects with manager guidance, e.g. systematically reviewing and synthesizing existing literature; collecting, cleaning, organizing, analyzing and visualizing data.

• Ability to communicate research approach and findings effectively to internal audiences with manager guidance, using compelling presentation skills.

• Highly organized and systematic with strong time management skills and ability to juggle competing priorities and deadlines required.

• Attention to detail and the ability to track, share and visualize relevant information to assist decision making is required.

• Experience in statistical analysis, transport modelling, and scientific writing

• Excellent oral and written communication skills in both Bahasa Indonesia and English

• Ability and willingness to travel as assigned

• Legally able to work in Indonesia

Performance Standards

• Work plan and knowledge products are expected to be carried out in timely, satisfactory fashion with minor supervision

• Knowledge products produced show rigorous analytical content.

• Effective teamwork and communication.

• Positively maintained relationship with external and internal stakeholders

Deliverables

• Relevant data, references, and analysis result related to Air Quality are provided in a timely and satisfactory manner, in accordance with WRI’s research standards

• Co-produce high quality knowledge products (i.e. policy brief, technical guideline, article, op-ed, training module/presentation, working paper, report) according to WRI standard, published, and properly disseminated to targeted audience in a timely manner.

• Workshops/trainings conducted to targeted audience-based project workplan.

• Reports (or any other written deliverables/outcomes) are submitted in a timely manner

• Monthly consolidated reports on work progress and achievements

Duration

This position is required to join as soon as possible with initial contract period up to 31 July 2026.

Terms of Payment

Daily rate-based consultant with a maximum of 18 (eighteen) working days per month.

How to Apply:

• Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 26 November 2025. You must apply through the WRI Careers portal to be considered. We may close for applications sooner if we receive a high volume of applications from qualified candidates.

• Must have authorization to work in Indonesia to be eligible for this position.

• Final candidates might be required to take a certain test and/or to produce/share writing samples when needed.

• This is a locally engaged position, Indonesian nationals are encouraged to apply.

What we offer:

• Consultant rate that is commensurate with experience and skill.

• Travel insurance for both domestic and international for any travel duty as assigned by WRI Indonesia

• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields.

• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work

• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI

• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations.

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: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership, and Care.

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission including equal opportunities in employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, caste, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Our Human Resources Team carefully reviews all applications.