Fundraising Intern

Program Overview

As a non-profit research institution, WRI Indonesia dedicates its contribution to the socioeconomic development of Indonesia in an inclusive and sustainable way. WRI Indonesia works in six main areas: Food, Land, Water, Climate, Energy,Cities, and Ocean Sectors. WRI Indonesia aspires to support the achievement of Indonesia’s Sustainable Development Goals by implementing various activities under its two program clusters:

1. Food, Land, and Water

• Transforming Supply Chains and Livelihoods: Our mission is to drive the adoption of sustainable palm oilp roduction practices at the national, regional, and global levels. We collaborate closely with government bodies,smallholders, and agriculture businesses, including palm oil, to ensure sustainable livelihoods and secure land tenure.
• Strengthening Forest and Peat Monitoring: We aim to enhance the monitoring capabilities of stakeholders,mfocusing on forests, peatlands, and landscapes. By leveraging scientific advancements, we aim to support forestmmanagement and conservation efforts effectively. We are dedicated to combating illegal forest logging and advocating for thorough reviews of palm oil business licenses.
• Innovating Financing for Nature-based Solutions: Our commitment lies in financing nature-based solutions (NbS) projects. Through strategic investments and partnerships, we strive to find the most effective financingmechanisms and tools that ensure the long-term sustainability of NbS programs.
• Advancing Sustainable Food Systems: Our primary objective is to expedite the transformation of food and landuse systems. We actively support the reform agenda for food systems, fostering positive outcomes for theenvironment, health, inclusive development, and food security. We aim to align these systems with globally agreed upon sustainable development, climate, and biodiversity goals.

1. Climate, Energy, Cities, and Ocean

• Climate: We are dedicated to advancing transformative solutions for climate change mitigation and adaptation by assisting the Indonesian government in exceeding its climate commitments and successfully transitioning to low carbon development. We engage with businesses and civil societies at local, national, and international levels to drive transformative solutions that combat climate change and enable communities to adapt to its impacts.
• Energy: We accelerate the transition towards a clean energy future through innovative solutions in clean energy governance and transparent market mechanisms that prioritize inclusivity and fairness. In addition, we convene stakeholders from national and sub-national governments, business sectors, and civil society to collaborate and achieve our shared goals.
• Cities: We provide technical assistance to policymakers and urban planners, empowering them to fortify the resilience of urban residents against climate change impacts and reduce road fatalities.

General Internship Roles

The Fundraising intern will support the Development Team through to enhance operational efficiency and speed-up the proposal development process. The intern will actively involve in the preparation of official correspondence and documents for grants applications, as well as performing essential administrative task to facilitate team objectives, including but not limited to letter creation and co-develop a deck/presentation material. The intern will also be included in basic fundraising research activities especially in identifying potential funding resources, database management, and many other practical experience in a collaborative environment.

This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement and reporting directly to Development Manager.

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

1. Understand the end-to-end fundraising process and workflow within a non-profit organization.
2. Understand the principles of project management and donor compliance requirements.
3. Enhance organizational skills by managing multiple tasks and deadlines.
4. Improve research skills by identifying potential funding opportunities and assessing eligibility criteria.
5. Gain exposure to the environmental and sustainability sector, including relevant policies, stakeholders, and funding landscapes.
6. Understand the Indonesian environmental landscape and its impact on fundraising activities.
7. Enhance communication and interpersonal skills through interactions with various stakeholders.

What You Will Need

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a Bachelor's degree program in a related field (e.g., Business Administration, Communications, Environmental Studies, International Relations).
• Strong writing and proofreading skills; ability to produce clear, concise, and compelling documents.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in project management, either through campus activities or active participation in university organizations.
• Proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia, both written and verbal.
• Eagerness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Legally able to take internship in Indonesia

Duration

1 November 2024 – 31 March 2025

Internship Terms

This is a paid internship program. Intern will actively participate on the program activities and entitled for a compensation on monthly basis.

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), 25 October 2024. 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.

About Us

Founded in 1982, World Resources Institute (WRI) is an independent, nonprofit global research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. We are working to address seven critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water, sustainable cities, and the ocean. WRI has a global staff of over 1,800 people with work spanning 60 countries. We have offices in Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Colombia and the United States, as well as a growing presence in other countries and regions.  

The foundation of our work is delivering high-quality research, data, maps, and analysis to solve the world’s greatest environment and international development challenges and improve people’s lives. We work with leaders in government, business, and civil society to drive ambitious action and create change on the ground. Equally important, we bring together partners to develop breakthrough ideas and scale-up solutions for far-reaching, enduring impact.

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: Integrity, Innovation, Urgency, Independence, Respect. 

Our culture:

WRI is committed to advancing gender and social equity for human well-being in our mission and applies this principle to our organizational and programmatic practices. We are committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, we embrace all diversity and encourage women, gender diverse community, persons with disabilities, Afro-descendants, and Indigenous people to apply. Recognizing our strong commitment to gender equality, WRI has also been awarded EDGE certification.

WRI Indonesia is a national entity (Yayasan) associated with the World Resources Institute (WRI), a global environmental research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. WRI works with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. WRI work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and the United States.

Launched in early 2014, WRI Indonesia builds on WRI’s 10-year history in the country, and strengthens our impact on the ground. In the short-to-medium term, WRI Indonesia aims to expand its presence and portfolio to include projects in the climate, energy, as well as city and transportation programs.