Urban Mobility Financing Intern (Makassar based)

Program Overview

The Government of the United Kingdom and the Government of the Republic of Indonesia, through the Ministry of Transportation, have signed an Implementation Agreement (IA) in July 2022 which aims to meet the needs of sustainable development, in particular by developing safer, more inclusive and resilient low-carbon transportation. Funded through the UK PACT Project, a Consortium II led by WRI Indonesia is running a program called “Cities of the Future” (Future Cities). This program aims to increase the ambition of sustainable urban mobility in coastal metropolitan cities, especially in Makassar and Surabaya. Running from 2022 to 2025, the program provides technical assistance to local governments, increases public awareness, and demonstrates landscape design that is resilient to climate change, with a focus on mobility solutions in coastal areas. Together with Vital Strategies and ARUP, WRI Indonesia is trying to help the two coastal cities in developing mobility strategies that are more sustainable, lower emissions, safer, more inclusive and resilient. 

Makassar City is one of the four main growth centers in Indonesia, along with Jakarta, Medan, and Surabaya. The driving force behind Indonesia's traffic congestion is the increasing number of private vehicles and the poor or even inadequate provision or maintenance of public transportation. After conducting multiple discussions and studies to identify policy gaps, we have determined that the main concerns regarding the public transport system in Makassar include inclusivity, reliability, connectivity, and efforts to increase the overall number of public transport users in the city. Our research shows that the most significant gap in policy and how to answer the complicated challenges in the city is that Makassar currently lacks a transportation system master plan, which should outline detailed policies for a more reliable transportation system, including its management and operation.  

WRI Indonesia seeks to hire a Urban Mobility Financing Intern to support the transport policy planning in Makassar by supporting WRI Indonesia in developing a policy brief to be upscaled as a regional policy and enhance the capacity of Makassar Transportation Agency staff on the business planning process. 

General Internship Roles

The intern will have the opportunity to contribute to revitalizing urban transportation systems. The intern will be at the forefront of analyzing the financial feasibility of public transportation projects. Throughout the internship, the learning experience will include conducting in-depth analyses of operational costs for various transportation modes, developing financial models, and exploring potential revenue streams for public transport operators. This role provides invaluable experience in transportation finance and policy, enables to gain practical skills in data analysis, financial modelling, and strategic thinking.

Based in Makassar with office-flex working arrangement, the intern will report directly to Urban Mobility Analyst. 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

The intern will gain experience in the following areas: 

• Gain knowledge on public transportation business model and its contribution to socio-economic impact in Indonesia.
• Improving potential business models in public transportation and innovation in its financing.
• Enhance analytical skills by learning techniques for collecting, managing, and analysing data related to public transportation operations and finances, and how it can contribute to informed decision-maker to solve problems in a timely manner.
• Developing research skills and apply findings to professional documentation and strategic planning.     
• Developing skills in the creating an effective and impactful materials for engagement activities and events;
• Developing communications and interpersonal skills

What You Will Need

• Undergraduate or bachelor’s degree from relevant field such as business, economics, data analysis, transportation, or other related disciplines.
• Basic experience and/or familiarity in research methodology, business model,  and literature review.
• Business proficiency in English and Bahasa Indonesia both verbal and written.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to think creatively in identifying opportunities to finance public transport operation
• 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

3 (three) months 

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), 18 November 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 communities, 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 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 work 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.