Communications Consultant for Energy and Sustainable Business (Maternity Temporary Cover)
Communications Consultant for Energy and Sustainable Business - Energy and Sustainable Business Program
This is a temporary maternity cover position with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring attendance in the office for 8 days per month. The successful candidate will be based at WRI Indonesia’s office in Jakarta. Applicants must have valid work authorization at the time of application, as WRI is unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
Program Overview
In the energy sector, WRI Indonesia has built its internal expertise through the establishment of The Energy and Sustainable Business (ESB) Portfolio, which supports net-zero business initiatives by developing research, tools, and climate solutions, while advocating for science-based policies. Our key contributions include the establishment of Corporate Assistance Program under the Kadin Net Zero Hub, a five-month intensive capacity-building initiative aimed at enabling companies to transition toward net zero; our involvement as the main partner to the Green Centre of Industry at the Ministry of Industry in developing the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap that will serve as a guideline for industries to transition; and our collaboration with PLN to co-develop climate solutions, such as Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and Green Energy as a Service (GEAS), and ensure these are accessible to the market.
WRI Indonesia employs a matrix working system that promotes collaboration across portfolios. This cross-cutting approach leverages diverse expertise to create innovative solutions that wouldn’t emerge in isolation. For instance, our ESB Portfolio also works with the Transport Portfolio to advocate for net-zero within the transportation government agencies and help them to account for their emissions and climate impact. The ESB portfolio also connects with the climate team to work on cross-cutting issues, such as just transition and critical minerals. A combined portfolio allows WRI Indonesia to advocate for more comprehensive policies that consider the interconnectedness of climate, energy, urban development, and ocean health. This integrated approach has also attracted more funding opportunities and partnerships, as many stakeholders seek solutions that address multiple issues simultaneously.
Job Highlight
The Communications Consultant will support the implementation of communications activities for WRI Indonesia’s Energy and Sustainable Business (ESB) portfolio. The role will focus mainly on maintaining the continuity of ongoing communications work, including supporting event communications, coordinating content production, managing social media publication, and assisting media and stakeholder engagement.
This position will report directly to the Sr. Communications Specialist for ESB while work closely with the Sr. Manager for ESB and Communications Manager to ensure that planned communications outputs are delivered in a timely, organized, and high-quality manner. This includes supporting the execution of existing communications plans, preparing and refining written materials, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, tracking the communications pipeline, translate complex issue into clear and accessible communication product by working collaboratively with program leads, and ensuring that ESB messages remain consistent with WRI Indonesia’s broader positioning, mission, and impact goals.
While the broader communications strategy and key positioning work will be established prior to the consultant’s engagement, the consultant is expected to provide strong day-to-day execution support and exercise sound judgment in adapting materials for different audiences and channels.
This position will be based in Jakarta, with an office-flex working arrangement. 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
Communications Implementation and Coordination
What You Will Need
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, social sciences, or related fields; or university degree in communications, public relations, journalism, social sciences, or related fields combined with a specialized experiences in similar organizations.
Experiences
1 July 2026 – 31 January 2027
Deliverables
Daily rate-based consultant with maximum of 18 (eighteen) working days per month.
How To Apply
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.
#WRIIndonesia
This is a temporary maternity cover position with a hybrid work arrangement, requiring attendance in the office for 8 days per month. The successful candidate will be based at WRI Indonesia’s office in Jakarta. Applicants must have valid work authorization at the time of application, as WRI is unable to sponsor work visas for this position.
Program Overview
In the energy sector, WRI Indonesia has built its internal expertise through the establishment of The Energy and Sustainable Business (ESB) Portfolio, which supports net-zero business initiatives by developing research, tools, and climate solutions, while advocating for science-based policies. Our key contributions include the establishment of Corporate Assistance Program under the Kadin Net Zero Hub, a five-month intensive capacity-building initiative aimed at enabling companies to transition toward net zero; our involvement as the main partner to the Green Centre of Industry at the Ministry of Industry in developing the Industrial Decarbonization Roadmap that will serve as a guideline for industries to transition; and our collaboration with PLN to co-develop climate solutions, such as Renewable Energy Certificates (REC) and Green Energy as a Service (GEAS), and ensure these are accessible to the market.
WRI Indonesia employs a matrix working system that promotes collaboration across portfolios. This cross-cutting approach leverages diverse expertise to create innovative solutions that wouldn’t emerge in isolation. For instance, our ESB Portfolio also works with the Transport Portfolio to advocate for net-zero within the transportation government agencies and help them to account for their emissions and climate impact. The ESB portfolio also connects with the climate team to work on cross-cutting issues, such as just transition and critical minerals. A combined portfolio allows WRI Indonesia to advocate for more comprehensive policies that consider the interconnectedness of climate, energy, urban development, and ocean health. This integrated approach has also attracted more funding opportunities and partnerships, as many stakeholders seek solutions that address multiple issues simultaneously.
Job Highlight
The Communications Consultant will support the implementation of communications activities for WRI Indonesia’s Energy and Sustainable Business (ESB) portfolio. The role will focus mainly on maintaining the continuity of ongoing communications work, including supporting event communications, coordinating content production, managing social media publication, and assisting media and stakeholder engagement.
This position will report directly to the Sr. Communications Specialist for ESB while work closely with the Sr. Manager for ESB and Communications Manager to ensure that planned communications outputs are delivered in a timely, organized, and high-quality manner. This includes supporting the execution of existing communications plans, preparing and refining written materials, coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, tracking the communications pipeline, translate complex issue into clear and accessible communication product by working collaboratively with program leads, and ensuring that ESB messages remain consistent with WRI Indonesia’s broader positioning, mission, and impact goals.
While the broader communications strategy and key positioning work will be established prior to the consultant’s engagement, the consultant is expected to provide strong day-to-day execution support and exercise sound judgment in adapting materials for different audiences and channels.
This position will be based in Jakarta, with an office-flex working arrangement. 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
Communications Implementation and Coordination
- Support the implementation of existing communications plans for WRI Indonesia’s Energy and Sustainable Business Portfolio, ensuring that planned activities, outputs, and timelines are delivered effectively.
- Coordinate the development, review, approval, and publication of communications materials (written and visual content) across relevant channel by working closely with program teams, vendors, designers, and other relevant personnel to ensure timely, accurate, and consistent delivery.
- Support the ESB team in translating technical topics such as energy transition, clean energy adoption, industrial decarbonization, and net-zero business into clear, accessible, and audience-appropriate communication products.
- Maintain an organized communications pipeline, including tracking upcoming events, content needs, publication schedules, review processes, and key deadlines.
- Draft, edit, and adapt communications materials based on existing strategies, key messages, and program inputs, including social media copy, event blurbs, talking points, website articles, press materials, and post-event communications.
- Support communications and outreach activities related to ESB events including stakeholder convening activities by preparing event materials, coordination with speakers or event’s partners, social media live update, documentation, and post-event summaries to ensure well-coordinated and audience appropriate engagement.
- Manage and schedule social media content for ESB-related activities, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and alignment with WRI Indonesia’s editorial standards.
- Support documentation of ESB activities, including collecting photos, quotes, key takeaways, and relevant data points that can be repurposed into communications outputs.
- Support the monitoring of communications performance across ESB channels and activities, including social media engagement, media coverage, event visibility, and audience reach.
- Monitor relevant media coverage, public discussions, and sectoral updates related to energy transition, industrial decarbonization, clean energy procurement, and sustainable business.
- Maintain documentation of communications outputs, including published content, media mentions, event materials, social media posts, and partner-facing products.
- Assist in coordinating communications with internal teams, external partners, vendors, speakers, media, and other relevant stakeholders.
- Support media engagement activities, including preparing media lists, drafting media invitations, coordinating interview requests, compiling media briefing materials, and tracking follow-ups.
- Support the preparation of high-quality communications materials that reflect WRI Indonesia’s Energy and Sustainable Business Portfolio priorities, while following established messaging and strategic direction.
What You Will Need
Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, social sciences, or related fields; or university degree in communications, public relations, journalism, social sciences, or related fields combined with a specialized experiences in similar organizations.
Experiences
- Minimum 3 (three) years of professional experience in communications, public relations, or journalism
- International experiences or prior work in a global organization preferred.
- Social media savvy with the ability to properly utilize each channel for best impact to targeted audiences.
- Experiences in working with reporters or members of the media and established media contacts.
- Exceptional communication skills, with a strong emphasis on writing, editing, and messaging for diverse audiences, enabling the creation of professional-quality communication products from complex technical and research material.
- Excellent inter-personal communication skills, including the ability to encourage collaboration with other programs, international offices, and partners.
- Ability to work effectively within a tight deadline in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a global team.
- Ability to think creatively and collaboratively about all elements of communications work.
- Excellent inter-personal communication skills, including the ability to encourage collaboration with other programs, international offices, and partners.
- Experience in working with a content management system (CMS) preferred.
- Visual skills, such as photography, graphic design, and Adobe Photoshop are desirable.
- Business proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English
1 July 2026 – 31 January 2027
Deliverables
- ESB communications plan throughout the contract period are implemented in alignment with agreed timelines.
- Communications materials (written and visual) produced, coordinated, and published in a timely manner, ensuring quality, consistency, and alignment with WRI Indonesia editorial standards.
- ESB events and stakeholder engagement activities supported through effective communication delivery, including event materials, live updates (if applicable), and post-event communication outputs.
- ESB communications pipeline and content schedule are maintained and updated regularly.
- Communications performance, media coverage, and other outputs are monitored, tracked, and documented with key updates complied to support learning, reporting, and visibility tracking.
- Produce final handover report summarizing completed deliverables, pending communications tasks, key contacts, publication status, media or stakeholder follow-ups, performance highlights, and recommendations for continuity after the consultancy period.
Daily rate-based consultant with maximum of 18 (eighteen) working days per month.
How To Apply
- Please submit a resume with a cover letter by 25 June 2026. 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.
- 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
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.
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