Senior Analyst, CPI – Indonesia
Jakarta, Indonesia
Climate
Policy Initiative is a team of analysts and advisors that works to
improve the most important energy and land use policies around the
world, with a particular focus on finance. We answer pressing questions
posed by decision makers through in-depth analysis on what works and
what does not. We work in places that provide the most potential for
policy impact, including Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and
the United States. We typically partner with research and policy
institutions in each of these locations to enhance our efforts through
local resources and expertise.
CPI
is a small but dynamic organization, with a global reach and an
entrepreneurial culture. We work hard to maintain an idea-driven,
collaborative environment across all our teams. The Indonesia program is
CPI’s newest program, and is growing fast. Our primary focus is on
supporting government-led efforts to develop policies and incentives
that improve the use and management of Indonesia’s valuable land and
natural resources, and lay a strong foundation for achieving economic
growth goals and environmental targets.
POSITION SUMMARY
CPI
offers a challenging environment that requires independent thinking,
intense relationship management, effective collaboration and pragmatic
problem solving skills.
CPI is looking for a talented, highly skilled
and motivated senior analyst to join its Indonesia program. The senior
analyst position will be responsible for:
- managing the analytical organization and delivery of CPI Indonesia’s climate finance work, including the analysis of fiscal policies and mechanisms supporting the transition towards a green economy; and
- contributing to the organization, management and delivery of CPI’s production and protection work that aims to identify options for optimizing land use, enhancing forest protection efforts and promoting a private sector rationale for sustainable, high productivity oil palm.
The
successful applicant will lead and undertake robust analysis that draws
on methodologies from a range of disciplines including public policy,
finance, economics, law, and natural resource management. He/she will
deliver analysis relevant to the full portfolio of CPI Indonesia’s
activities, including as part of our national level partnership with the
Ministry of Finance, our regional partnership with the University of
Palangka Raya and Government of Central Kalimantan, and climate finance
projects led out of other CPI offices and programs. In conducting
analysis, he/she will be required to work closely with a range of local
and international partners, including government agencies, universities,
research groups, civil society organizations and private sector.
Furthermore,
the senior analyst will be expected to work closely with the Office
Manager/Country Manager, to support day to day management of CPI
Indonesia’s programs and operations. Some regional and international
travel may be required.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage rigorous qualitative and quantitative analysis and evaluation of Indonesian climate, energy, and land sector policies.
- Manage the design, and implementation of complex research assignments and analytical projects, including through the day to day management of CPI analysts and as appropriate, external consultants.
- Manage and evaluate consultant inputs to CPI’s climate finance work program.
- Produce high-quality materials on short deadlines.
- Provide quality assurance in the writing and editing of high-quality and bilingual (Bahasa Indonesia and English) CPI products, including policy briefs, full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations.
- Help develop, maintain, coordinate and facilitate strong relationships and good communication with CPI’s global programs, and provide strategic advice on interactions with key national partners (including Ministry of Finance) and other stakeholders.
- Interact with policymakers and other stakeholders on a regular basis to conduct joint analysis, communicate research findings effectively, and/or to ensure analysis undertaken is policy relevant.
- Articulate and represent the CPI global vision and mission to key internal and external audiences in day-to-day operations, on key international conferences, as part of projects and the overall outreach strategy.
- Support the Country Manager with targeted situational/ risk reporting, project budget tracking and reporting, and the development of annual- and long-term strategies.
- Find opportunities to extend CPI’s global work to the Indonesia program;
- Play an important role in identifying and securing new funding opportunities for CPI Indonesia’s current climate finance and upcoming energy work stream.
- Travel in support of CPI’s programs, as necessary.
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
- Detailed understanding of current fiscal policy strategies targeting climate change in Indonesia.
- Familiarity with policy and market mechanisms that support the transition towards a green economy in particular in the energy and land use sector.
- An insightful, independent, analytical mind with a strong track record of applying sound political and strategic judgment in complex situations.
- Experience in research design and proven ability to initiate, manage, and deliver projects on time.
- Ability to communicate methods, results and recommendations from complex qualitative and quantitative analysis to expert and non-technical audiences.
- Familiarity and comfort working with government officials, academics and research organizations, leaders in private enterprise, and civil society organizations.
- Professionalism, enthusiasm for working as part of a team, and ability to interact with a diverse group of people.
- Respect for your fellow colleagues and a deep commitment to the mission and values of CPI.
Language
- Demonstrated fluency in written and verbal English and Bahasa Indonesia is required.
Experience
- Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public Policy or a related quantitatively rigorous field required.
- 6+ years of experience analyzing, designing or complying with policy and market mechanisms that support the transition towards a green economy (particularly related to land-use or energy systems).
- Experience managing project teams and supporting team strategy development.
- Experience with budget reporting and proposal writing valuable.
- Experience working with government or private sector experience valuable.
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
The
position is available for immediate appointment. The position will be
based in Jakarta, Indonesia. Travel to CPI’s regional offices and to
conferences may be required. CPI offers an excellent benefits package
and a competitive salary that is commensurate with experience.
To submit an application, please send a cover letter, your CV and the contact details of two or more referees to hiring@cpi-Indo.org by
14 January 2015. Please indicate the position you are applying for in
the email subject. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
Climate Policy Initiative is an equal opportunity employer.
