Consultant as Content Officer for Tanah Papua

Program Overview

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 works with various stakeholders in the natural resources sector to support policy and management that are both profitable and sustainable. We are working to address six critical challenges that the world must overcome this decade in order to secure a sustainable future for people and the planet: climate change, energy, food, forests, water and sustainable cities. WRI work with leaders in more than 50 countries for more than 30 years, with offices in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Africa and the United States.

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.

Communications plays a pivotal role in raising WRI Indonesia’s profile and advance the goals of its strategy. Our strategic communications and engagement work is integrally connected to our research and data analysis and aims to draw in and motivate external stakeholders and partners to drive change and deliver impacts.

Job Highlight

The Content Officer is responsible to raise and strengthen WRI Indonesia Tanah Papua regional office’s profile (its works, teams, experts, communities, and other stakeholders) by delivering a strategic content that resonate not only on regional but also national and international level.

The Content Officer will work together with Communications Team and Tanah Papua Regional Team to develop and implement communications content strategies including planning, production, and decide the most suitable distribution

through multiple communications channels (website, social media, blog, publications, media relations, events and other activities).

This position will be based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement and high travel demand to Tanah Papua region. Reporting to the Environmental Sustainability Coordinator and the Communications Manager, this position is expected to engage and work with the rest of the communications, project team, and various relevant stakeholders.

What You Will Do

STRATEGY

• Lead the content planning, production, and distribution for Tanah Papua Regional teams. The scope of work includes, but not limited to communications materials development, events management, media engagement, video development, writing, and social media engagement.
• Create clear, concise messaging to advance impact.
• Work with the Communications Manager, Senior Communications Coordinators and Tanah Papua Regional team, as well as other regional team managers and leads, to advance projects impact.
• Ensuring the produced materials contain the targeted messages and delivered through the right medium. Materials include but are not limited to advertisements, videos, brochures, press releases, slide deck, letters, etc.
• Develop ideas for interactive media pieces including infographics, slideshows, charts, and videos, and support their design and promotion.
• Develop and maintain relationship with various key stakeholders (government, donors, funding agencies, public leaders, etc.) to improve the image of the organization and open avenues of opportunities.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT

• Coordinate the narrative and messaging that WRI Indonesia delivers at the Papua regional level.
• Set and continually manage project with Papua Regional team members.
• Coordinate with relevant team members or external vendors.

OUTREACH

• Implement developed outreach strategies, particularly for Papua Regional projects.
• Support coordination of media outreach. Assist with proactive outreach such as pitching, research, handling incoming requests, and monitoring daily news coverage.
• Plan events for publication launches, round-table discussions, meetings, and other announcements. This includes engaging with third-party vendors and consultants.
• Develop and maintain website content.
• Coordinate outreach to partners and stakeholders via email communications, events, and other opportunities.
• Develop ideas, write, and edit a variety of internal and external materials, such as blog posts, media materials, newsletters, op-eds, website content, and more.
• Build and maintain a social media presence, including Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
• Develop branded marketing materials, such as brochures and PowerPoints.

SUPPORT

• Support the team in communications tools (slide deck, letters, etc.) to make sure the team equipped with the right and aligned messages through the right medium;
• Support and manage communications strategies Papua Regional for reports, events, conferences, and news opportunities including media content
• Support Papua Regional team  to build their skills, maximize their reach, and backfill duties when necessary;
• Support the development of compelling fundraising materials of Papua Regional, including proposals and presentations;
• Monitor and support the publications process, including outreach planning, production, and distribution;
• Provide general administrative support, such as scheduling, event logistics, and other responsibilities as needed;
• Support and promote the institutional development and program of WRI Indonesia as needed.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in communications, public relations, journalism, or other relevant fields;
• Minimum of. 2 years of working experience in communications field
• Articulate, versatile, highly skilled writer with professional writing experience (professional clips or writing samples preferred);
• Experience in working with a content management system (CMS)
• Ability to take notes and identify key decisions and follow-up actions.
• Strong proofreading and copy-editing skills.
• Ability to produce drafts of basic communications products: blurbs, blog posts, press releases.
• Familiarity in the use of basic Microsoft and other software tools: MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Teams, and common social media tools such as Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and other emerging communications tools such as media tracking tools, project management (Asana), Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and others.
• Ability to engage and communicate effectively with various stakeholders from various backgrounds including Indonesian government officials;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced office environment, both independently and as part of a global team;
• Excellent inter-personal communication skills, including the ability to encourage collaboration with other programs, international offices, and partners;
• Understanding of social media and how to use it to impact audiences;
• Ability to think creatively and collaboratively about all elements of communications work;
• Adaptable to rapidly changing priorities and able to manage multiple deadlines and deliver high quality work products;
• Fluency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English, with a strong emphasis on written and spoken communications (additional language skills are welcome);
• Ability and willingness to travel
• Legally able to work in Indonesia.

Preferred Qualifications:

• International experience or prior work in a global organization
• Experience in working with reporters or members of the media (and established media contacts)
• Interest and experience in forestry, energy, or other natural resources-related issues in Indonesia
• Visual skills, such as photography, graphic design, and Adobe Photoshop
• Experience and proven ability to communicate effectively with Indonesian government officials;

Duration

This position is expected to start immediately for an initial contract period up to 31 December 2025 with possibility of extension subject to performance evaluation, budget availability, and project need.

Deliverables

1. Effective work in producing and implementing robust communications and engagement strategy that lead to increase of awareness, knowledge and behavior. (40%)

• Produce regular content engagement metrics and submit it in a timely manner to measure the effectiveness of the produced contents against predefined goals and targets, and to identify significant audience growth.
• Quality of contents are 100% produced according to WRI Indonesia standard and contain specific messages that are aligned with both national and regional goals
• Maintain the content creation time and publishing frequency according to the predefined plan.
• Produce comprehensive event report that consists of achievement and lesson learned.
• Consistent involvement in Communications Team institutional activities

1. 100% assignment delivery for high quality communications materials (brochure, phamplets, annual reports, newsletters, social media posts, etc) as well as news media publications (30%)
2. Effective relationship with various key stakeholders (partner NGOs and CSOs, media, government, etc) (20%)

• Maintain strong and current database of existing and future potential stakeholders or key influencer with information on their interests and preferencesProvide necessary and relevant crucial information to the team for decision making
• Timely action in responding to teams and stakeholders needs

Terms of Payment

Daily-rate based consultant with maximum of 18 (eighteen) working days per month on average.

Contract Arrangement

Individual consultancy contract (Part-time, limited term)

What we offer

• Consultant 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 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), 20 February 2025. 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.

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