DCF Policy and Governance Assistant

WWF Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 180,000,000 - 240,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WWF Indonesia is seeking a qualified professional to drive market transformation for sustainable commodities. The role focuses on mapping DCF stakeholders, building and sustaining relationships with government bodies, private sector partners, and industry associations, and coordinating with external experts to advance responsible sourcing and market access.

You will contribute to national and international market initiatives, foster collaboration across internal teams, and support evidence-based

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Economics, Communication, Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Environmental Studies, Forestry, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of work experience in business processes, business administration, marketing programmes, or similar fields.
• Working knowledge of sustainability, conservation, and related topics, including in-depth knowledge of sustainability issues in commodity sectors.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mapping and engagement with DCF stakeholders to support the development and maintenance of strong relationships and further collaboration.
• Maintain and strengthen engagement with government institutions, companies, business associations, and other relevant stakeholders, in coordination with external consultants.
• Support stakeholder engagement related to global trade, market access, and sustainable commodity markets.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Sustainability knowledge

Public-private collaboration

Education

Graduate degree in Economics, Communication, Business Admin., Marketing, International Relations, Environmental Studies, Forestry, or related field

Job description

Indonesia plays an important role in global agricultural and forest commodity supply chains, including palm oil, cocoa, coffee, natural rubber, timber, rattan, and other non-timber forest products (NTFPs). These commodities contribute significantly to economic development, rural livelihoods, employment, and trade. However, their production and supply chains are also associated with environmental and social challenges, including deforestation, ecosystem conversion, biodiversity loss, greenhouse gas emissions, and social risks.

Transforming commodity sectors requires action across the entire supply chain, from sustainable production and landscape management to processing, sourcing, trade, and consumption. Stronger engagement with downstream companies, buyers, retailers, business associations, and other market actors is essential to increase demand for responsibly produced commodities and encourage improved sourcing, traceability, legality, certification, and deforestation- and conversion-free (DCF) practices.

Both domestic and global markets play important roles in driving this transformation. Domestic market engagement can strengthen responsible sourcing practices among Indonesian companies, while global markets can provide additional incentives through evolving sustainability, traceability, and due diligence requirements. Connecting producers and landscapes with responsible domestic and international markets can help improve market access and strengthen incentives for sustainable production.

WWF-Indonesia aims to strengthen market transformation for selected agricultural and forest commodities by engaging companies and market actors, promoting responsible sourcing, improving supply chain transparency and traceability, facilitating multi-stakeholder collaboration, and linking market demand with sustainable production and landscape-level interventions. These efforts contribute to WWF-Indonesia's broader 2030 ambition to promote more sustainable, responsible, and deforestation- and conversion-free commodity supply chains.

To accelerate the adoption of DCF commodities, the position will contribute to increasing awareness and knowledge of DCF among industry stakeholders, including the private sector, government, and consumers. This includes supporting the implementation of a DCF shipment proof of concept and developing pathways for DCF recognition in global markets, such as China.

The position will also support national and global trade and market initiatives to reduce environmental and social threats through improved sustainable commodity practices, as well as the development and implementation of strategies to accelerate landscape approaches for more sustainable and responsibly produced forest commodities.

II. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct mapping and engagement with DCF stakeholders to support the development and maintenance of strong relationships and further collaboration.
• Maintain and strengthen engagement with government institutions, companies, business associations, and other relevant stakeholders, in coordination with external consultants.
• Support stakeholder engagement related to global trade, market access, and sustainable commodity markets.

A. Key Activities

• Conduct mapping studies to identify detailed information on DCF stakeholders.
• Conduct assessments to identify and select potential companies based on their portfolios.
• Engage with stakeholders and establish relationships to promote DCF practices.
• Coordinate with external partners.
• Report on potential and feasible companies.
• Monitoring and evaluation reports on company engagement.

III. COORDINATION MATRIX

A. Internal:

• Sustainable Commodities Team
• Communications and Marketing (CM)
• Forest and Wildlife Program
• Finance
• Strategic Sourcing & Operations (SSO)
• Other relevant internal teams

B. External:

• Relevant stakeholders

IV. REQUIREMENTS

A. Education and Experience

• Graduate degree in Economics, Communication, Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Environmental Studies, Forestry, or a related field, with relevant experience.
• At least 2 years of work experience in business processes, business administration, marketing programmes, or similar fields.
• Working knowledge of sustainability, conservation, and related topics, including in-depth knowledge of sustainability issues in commodity sectors.
• In-depth knowledge and experience in engaging with the private sector or clients.
• Experience managing internal company databases, including maintaining relationships with private-sector partners or clients.
• Knowledge, interest, and experience in sustainability issues are preferred.
• Experience working in the private sector is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, subject to further consideration during the in

At Yayasan WWF Indonesia we are committed to creating an inclusive working environment, where diversity is valued and there is equality of opportunity. We therefore welcome applications from all sections of the community, and we offer a range of benefits to encourage a work life balance.