Intern for Transport Decarbonization (Jakarta Based)

Job Description

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 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.