Heavy Industry Decarbonization Analyst

Job Posting Organization:
The World Resources Institute (WRI) is a global research organization founded in 1982, dedicated to improving people's lives, protecting and restoring nature, and stabilizing the climate. With over 2,000 employees, WRI operates in more than a dozen focus countries and collaborates with partners in over 50 nations. The organization leverages data, expertise, and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across various systems, including food, land, water, energy, and cities. WRI's mission is to move human society towards sustainable living that protects the environment and meets the needs of current and future generations. The organization values independence, integrity, impact, partnership, and care, and is committed to advancing gender and social equity in its mission, ensuring equal opportunities in employment for all qualified applicants.

Job Overview:
The Heavy Industry Decarbonization Analyst will play a crucial role in the Energy and Sustainable Business (ESB) program at WRI Indonesia, focusing on advancing decarbonization efforts among heavy industries such as cement, iron and steel, and chemicals. This position requires the analyst to generate robust sectoral, technical, techno-economic, and policy analyses to support the decarbonization and competitiveness of Indonesia's heavy industries. The role involves examining pathways to reduce industrial emissions and the necessary policy and market conditions to facilitate a competitive transition. The analyst will conduct sector and techno-economic assessments, analyze policy and regulatory frameworks, and collect primary data to understand industry readiness and transition challenges. The findings will be translated into actionable research and policy recommendations, contributing to the development of Indonesia's emissions trading system and green industrial policies.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Heavy Industry Decarbonization Analyst will be responsible for a variety of tasks, including:

• Sector Analysis and Techno-Economic Assessment (35%): Maintaining and updating emission baselines and production profiles for assigned heavy industry sub-sectors, assessing decarbonization options, and building scenario and cost models under various assumptions.
• Policy, Regulatory, and Green Trade Analysis (25%): Analyzing supply-side and demand-side policy instruments relevant to heavy industry decarbonization, assessing climate-related trade measures affecting Indonesian industrial exports, and benchmarking international green industrial policies.
• Primary Data Collection and Industry Readiness Assessment (15%): Designing assessment frameworks, developing survey instruments, and conducting primary data collection with industry stakeholders.
• Knowledge Products, Stakeholder Engagement, and Capacity Building (20%): Drafting research reports and policy briefs, supporting engagement with government and industry counterparts, and conducting training/workshops.
• Management and Strategic Support (5%): Supporting project planning, tracking activities and deliverables, and providing inputs for donor reporting and project documentation.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in chemical, industrial, metallurgical, materials, environmental, energy engineering, economics, public policy, or a closely related field. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is advantageous. Additionally, candidates should have a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in industrial decarbonization, process or production engineering in heavy industry, or a comparable research or consulting role. A Master’s degree may substitute for up to 2 years of professional experience. Candidates should demonstrate deep technical knowledge of at least one heavy industry sub-sector, sound understanding of GHG accounting principles, and proven ability to design and carry out quantitative analysis.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as chemical, industrial, metallurgical, materials, environmental, energy engineering, economics, or public policy. A Master’s degree in a relevant field is considered an advantage and may enhance a candidate's qualifications.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 4 years of relevant professional experience in industrial decarbonization, process or production engineering in heavy industry, or a comparable research or consulting role. Candidates with a Master’s degree may be considered with up to 2 years less professional experience, indicating that advanced education can compensate for a shorter work history.

Languages:
Full professional proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English is mandatory for this position, encompassing both written and spoken communication. This proficiency is essential for drafting reports, engaging with stakeholders, and conducting interviews. Additional language skills may be considered beneficial but are not required.

Additional Notes:
This is a full-time position with a fixed-term employment agreement for 6 months, with the possibility of extension up to 31 October 2027, depending on individual performance, project needs, and budget availability. Candidates must have existing work authorization in Indonesia, as WRI is unable to sponsor visa work for this position. The role requires a hybrid working model, necessitating 8 days per month in the office, and may involve domestic travel for site visits and consultations. The compensation package is competitive and comprehensive, reflecting the candidate's experience and skills.