CPI
works to improve the most important energy and land use practices around the
world. With deep expertise in policy and finance, our mission is to help
governments, businesses, and financial institutions drive growth while
addressing climate risk. We work in places that provide the most potential for
impact, including Africa, Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, and the U.S.

In
Indonesia, CPI supports the Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Environment
and Forestry, and sub-national governments in Central and East Kalimantan.
CPI’s analysis covers topics such as climate finance – both private and public,
fiscal policy, and sustainable natural resource management.  At sub-national level, CPI is partnering with
local university and NGOs to support government’s work on sustainable land use
and transition to green economy.

Position summary

CPI offers a challenging environment
that requires independent thinking, collaboration and pragmatic problem
solving. This analyst position will specialize in economics and fiscal policies and will support the delivery of
CPI’s technical assistance program in Indonesia in two main focus areas:

§ 
Fiscal and
economic policies and mechanisms relating to a sustainable green economy; and

§ 
Options for
public finance effectiveness to deliver sustainable energy, land use and
natural resource management.

The Analyst will undertake robust and
careful analysis that draws on methodologies from a range of disciplines
including public policy, economics, law and natural resource management. He/she
will deliver analysis relevant to the full portfolio of CPI’s activities,
including as part of our national level partnership with the Ministry of
Finance, and our regional partnerships. The Analyst will be actively involved
in formulating ideas for future projects, developing project proposals, and
collaborating with other parties to accomplish CPI’s deliverables.

In conducting analysis, the Analyst
will be required to work closely with a range of local and international
partners, including government agencies (including the Ministry of Finance,
Ministry of Environment and Forestry), universities, research groups, civil
society organizations and the private sector. There is a
possibility for the Analyst to be seconded to government agencies. Frequent travel
to Central and East Kalimantan may be required. 

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Articulate and represent the CPI vision and mission to key
  internal and external audiences.
• Help develop, maintain, coordinate and facilitate strong
  relationships and good communication with CPI’s partners, and other key
  stakeholders. 
• Under the direction of the Indonesia Director, design,
  manage, and implement complex research assignments and analytical
  projects, potentially including development of detailed fiscal analysis.
• Perform rigorous quantitative (e.g. empirical) evaluation of
  Indonesian climate, energy and land sector policies.
• Support effort in identifying and securing new funding
  opportunities for CPI Indonesia.
• 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.
• Produce high-quality materials on short deadlines.
• Assist in the writing and editing of high-quality and
  bilingual (Bahasa Indonesia and English) CPI and PILAR products, including
  full reports, executive summaries, blogs, and presentations.
• Communicate and collaborate with CPI staff working in other
  countries.
• 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 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 both 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.

Experience

·        
Master’s degree in Economics, Finance, Public
Policy or a related quantitatively rigorous field required.

·        
5+ years of experience analyzing, designing or
complying with fiscal policy and market mechanisms that support the transition
towards a green economy.

·        
Experience working with government, private
sector, or academics, both at national and sub-national.

·        
Experience managing project teams and
supporting team strategy development.

·        
Experience with budget reporting and proposal
writing valuable.

Compensation and benefits

The
position is for Indonesian nationals and available for immediate appointment.
The position will be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. 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 referees  to
[email protected] by June 9, 2017. 
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Climate Policy Initiative is an equal
opportunity employer.