Program Overview
WRI Indonesia is an independent research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. At WRI Indonesia, we aim to bring innovations in research and business approaches to create the enabling conditions for Indonesia to achieve robust economic growth while respecting environmental and social values. We seek to contribute to the accomplishment of ambitious sustainable development goals through working with leaders in public and private sectors, as well as collaborating with civil society organizations, in turning big ideas into action.
 
Food and Land Use coalition (FOLU)
The Food and Land Use coalition (FOLU) is an initiative that focuses on an integrated, sustainable transformation of global food and land use systems to support delivery of global agreements including the UN Sustainable Development Goals and the Paris Climate Agreement. The Coalition brings together stakeholders across businesses. The approach will consider the many dimensions and perspectives of biodiversity, climate, agriculture and food production, rural prosperity, supply chain management, product formulation, diets, health and nutrition, loss and waste and security of supply. The project works under the umbrella of Indonesia’s Low Carbon Development alongside its sistering initiatives such as Indonesia Intact Rainforest Partnership (IIRP), Food, Agriculture, Biodiversity, Land use, and Energy (FABLE) Consortium, and beyond. In this second phase, the project is based on five workstreams based on the major expected outcomes: (1) improved food quality (securing availability of healthy, nutritious, and locally diverse food), (2) improved food supply & access throughout the agriculture and seafood value chains, (3) reduced per capita food loss and waste, both from supply and demand side, (4) nature conservation and restoration in sustainable jurisdictions, backed by permanent moratoriums, and (5) integrated, comprehensive, spatially explicit land use and marine planning at national and sub-national levels. In addition to working at the national level with engagement with decision maker and stakeholders on the Action Partnership and the formulation of Action Roadmaps to operationalize the Action Agenda, FOLU Indonesia also focuses its work on deep dive in selected provinces.
 
KONEKSI – Digital Solutions for Advancing Rice Supply Chain Governance in Bali
The program \"Digital Solutions for Advancing Rice Supply Chain Governance in Bali Province\" aims to ensure the availability of high-quality rice in Bali by strengthening supply chain management through regular monitoring platforms, thereby benefitting both farmers and consumers. By addressing gaps and challenges in the current policy framework, this initiative promotes sustainability and advances Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles. The program involves women, gender-balanced groups, and vulnerable populations to rectify structural inequalities, emphasizes long-term environmental and social well-being, and ensures equitable access to sustainable economic systems. Key activities include comprehensive data collection, stakeholder analysis, user research, and platform enhancement to provide accurate and timely information to all stakeholders. 
 
The program also focuses on stakeholder engagement and capacity building through workshops, sharing sessions, and pilot tests. Policy analysis and recommendations aim to identify GEDSI-related gaps and advocate for institutional reforms. A participatory research design engages local communities to co-design research objectives and validate findings, ensuring inclusivity and empowerment. Expected outcomes include increased awareness among policymakers and communities about GEDSI considerations, strengthened capacity and empowerment of GEDSI groups, improved social inclusion, and enhanced sustainability in agricultural governance. This holistic approach harmonizes economic viability, social equity, and environmental resilience, creating a more inclusive and sustainable future for Bali.
 
Job Highlight
The Socio-Cultural Analyst will play a crucial role in the \"Digital Solutions for Advancing Rice Supply Chain Governance in Bali Province\" program, a transformative initiative aimed at enhancing the governance of Bali's rice supply chain through digital solutions and the integration of Gender Equality, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI) principles. This position will conduct comprehensive research and analysis to understand socio-cultural dynamics influencing rice production, distribution, and consumption while fostering social equity, environmental sustainability, and economic viability within Bali's rice supply chain.
 
Key responsibilities include identifying and addressing structural inequalities within the agricultural system, promoting sustainable practices, and ensuring the inclusion of marginalized groups, particularly women. To achieve the expected outcomes, the Analyst will work directly and closely with local communities, including but not limited to the Kelompok Wanita Tani and Subak communities, to co-design research methodologies and validate findings. This includes conducting participatory workshops, stakeholder analysis, power mapping, and utilizing intersectional lenses to explore the interconnectedness of gender, class, ethnicity, and environmental factors. Additionally, the Analyst will assist in user research by identifying pain points, user needs, and user journeys by collecting relevant data to develop features for the digital platform. 
 
This position will be based in Bali with office-flex working arrangement under the supervision of Senior Research Analyst for Nature and Food System and collaborative support from Social Equity Analyst, and might require to do travel as needed/assigned.
 
What You Will Do
Technical Works and Research (70%) 
Engage regularly with local communities, farmers, Subak communities, community groups, field agricultural extension workers, and other relevant institutions to promote sustainable rice supply chain management in Bali. Support the institutional setting, community empowerment, and facilitation processes to enhance the governance mechanisms of the rice supply chain. Provide knowledge sharing and technical assistance to Subak communities, farmers, and field agricultural extension workers to promote inclusive and sustainable agricultural practices. Facilitate field data collection, focusing on rice production, distribution, and consumption, to address data gaps and challenges in the current policy framework. Work closely with the UI/UX researcher to assist with user research by collecting data on pain points, user needs, and user journeys. Partner with the Research and Data Integrity (RDI) team and Gender Social Equity (GSE) team to support initiatives related to research and knowledge product. Partner with the Communication team to develop and organize communication products and events related to the research and capacity building activities. Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall objectives of the program.  Project Management and Communication (30%) Develop workplans, budgets, and terms of reference (TOR) to implement community engagement and capacity-building activities within the rice supply chain project. Actively develop and maintain communication and coordination with key stakeholders to ensure successful project implementation. Assist the Senior Program Lead in organizing and facilitating periodic reviews, activity monitoring, and ensuring timely project deliverables. Prepare minutes of meetings, travel reports, and other relevant documents to support program/project activities. Support the program/project lead in developing reports, working papers, and other communication materials. Facilitate workshops, meetings, training sessions, and other events conducted as part of the project. Report monthly activities to the Senior Program Lead to ensure alignment with program goals and timelines.  General Support Contribute to cross-output implementation support of the program across Bali and other areas as needed. Provide additional support as requested by the project leadership team to ensure the overall success of the initiative.      📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟯 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔, 𝗜𝗢𝗠 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐  
  ⚠️ 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐍𝐨𝐰: 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐢𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐡𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐞𝐭 𝐚 𝐣𝐨𝐛 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐍𝐎𝐖! 
What You Will Need Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Environmental Science, or other related field. Minimum 4 (four) years of experience in socio-cultural research, community engagement, or similar roles, preferably within agricultural or rural development project. Proven experience working with local communities, farmer, and other agricultural workers, especially in a cultural and socio-economic context similar to Bali Ability to support discrete elements of research project with limited manager guidance, e.g. systematically reviewing, analyzing, and synthesizing existing literature; collecting, cleaning, organizing, and visualizing data.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and identify key insights. Experience in conducting social impact assessments, equity analysis, or community-based research, facilitation, and capacity building.Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative research methods and data analysis techniques, supported with ability to identify and operate the suitable toolsAbility to communicate research approach and findings effectively to diverse audiences, using compelling presentation. Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment. Basic experience in project management. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Business proficiency in verbal and written communication skills in both English and Bahasa Indonesia, with proficiency in Basa Bali preferable. Eligible to be stationed in Bali and willing to travel as assigned.  Performance Standard Responsibilities are expected to be carried out in timely and satisfactory fashion with minor supervision.Good communication skills for correspondence purposes, reports, and knowledge products, both in Indonesian and English. DeliverablesComprehensive reports on socio-cultural factors affecting rice production, distribution, and consumptionContribute to mapping social and institutional structure related to rice supply chain and the relationship between those structuresAnalysis of data collected from the field research, identifying key trends, challenges, and opportunities within the rice supply chain, submitted in a timely and satisfactory manner according to WRI research standards.Regular report on project activities, including monthly activity report, engagement activities with local communities, travel report, etc Produce summary for each community engagement activities including lesson learned and follow-up action recommendationsResearch results or communication materials developed and disseminated to targeted audience.Contribute to writing project reports, field notes, and research papers to support the success of KONEKSI as assigned. Duration1 October 2024 – 31 August 2025 with possibility of extension subject to individual performance evaluations, project needs, and budget availability  Terms of PaymentDaily rate-based consultant with maximum of 18 (eighteen) working days per month.  Contract Arrangement Individual consultancy contract (Part-time, limited term) What we offerConsultant rate that is commensurate with experience and skills Travel insurance for both domestic and international for any travel duty as assigned by WRI Indonesia Access to the WRI global networkA 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  






    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗜𝗢𝗠, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀!  🌐   





Apply for this job











Recommended for you




    📚 𝗗𝗶𝘀𝗰𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗮 𝗝𝗼𝗯 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰! 🌍🤝 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗿𝘂𝗶𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗨𝗡 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝘁𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗲𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗨𝗡𝗛𝗖𝗥, 𝗪𝗙𝗣, 𝗨𝗡𝗜𝗖𝗘𝗙, 𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗦𝗦, 𝗨𝗡𝗙𝗣𝗔 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀! 🌐