Research Analyst for Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) for Packaging

WRI Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; Híbrido; IDR 166.050.000 - 276.750.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Travel insurance

Global network access

Diversity and inclusion

Hybrid working model

Flexible hours

Descripción de la vacante

World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia is seeking a Research Analyst to support data collection, analysis, and writing for Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) in packaging, with a focus on governance, costs, and just transition. This hybrid role requires 8 days/month in-office in Jakarta.

You will work on three workstreams: sustainable packaging ecosystem, strengthening EPR for packaging, and GEDSI-centered analysis.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, economics, public policy, development studies, sustainability, social sciences, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 4 years of relevant professional experience in applied research, policy analysis, circular economy, waste management, sustainable packaging, or related fields.
• Strong understanding of EPR, plastic pollution, recycling markets, and circular economy concepts, especially in Indonesia.
• Proficiency in data cleaning, analysis, and spreadsheet modelling in Excel.
• Experience with R, Python, Stata, or similar tools is an advantage.
• Experience conducting qualitative research (interviews, focus groups, fieldwork) with informal sector workers or communities.
• GEDSI considerations in research design, data collection, and analysis.
• Strong research writing skills for technical reports, policy briefs, or publications.
• Ability to communicate technical findings to non-specialists using written and visual formats.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct literature reviews, policy and regulatory analysis on EPR for packaging, recycled-content policies, eco-modulation, traceability, reuse/refill, and just transition.
• Collect, clean, and manage primary and secondary data on packaging placed on the market, waste generation, collection and recycling rates, recycled-resin prices and offtake, and waste management costs.
• Maintain a clear log of data sources, assumptions, and limitations.
• Develop and run spreadsheet-based models and scenario calculations for EPR costs, recycled-content targets, and GHG emissions.
• Map packaging and recycling value chains including producers, producer responsibility organizations, recyclers, aggregators, and informal waste workers.
• Support design and test data collection tools and conduct interviews, field visits, and focus group discussions with sex- and disability-disaggregated data where relevant.
• Analyze data, develop tables, charts, maps, and infographics to communicate findings clearly.
• Draft assigned sections, annexes, and summaries for three technical knowledge products, incorporating feedback.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Policy analysis

Quantitative methods

Stakeholder engagement

Research writing

Educación

Bachelor's degree in environmental science / related field

Herramientas

Excel

R

Python

Descripción del empleo

Consultant as Research Analyst for Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) for Packaging - Ocean and Plastic Waste Program

This is a hybrid position which requires 8 days per month in the office. You will be based in our office in WRI Indonesia, Jakarta. Existing work authorization is required at the time of application submission as WRI is unable to sponsor any visa work sponsorship for this position.

Program Overview

World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia is an independent, nonprofit research organization that turns big ideas into action at the nexus of environment, economic opportunity, and human well-being. WRI Indonesia works with government, businesses, civil society, research institutions, and development partners to advance evidence-based policies and solutions for sustainable development. Through its work on plastic pollution and the circular economy, WRI Indonesia supports Indonesia and relevant stakeholders in strengthening policies, institutions, and implementation mechanisms to reduce plastic pollution and promote a more inclusive and sustainable packaging system. Mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) is an important policy instrument for strengthening producers' responsibility for the post-consumer management of packaging. Effective implementation requires an enabling ecosystem that connects packaging design, recycled-content markets, alternative materials, reuse and refill systems, financing mechanisms, waste management infrastructure, and inclusive participation across the value chain.

Job Highlight

The Research Analyst will support the delivery of a research package to strengthen mandatory Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) for packaging in Indonesia. The role will contribute to data collection, analysis, and drafting across three interconnected research workstreams: Sustainable packaging ecosystem and governance: Assessment of recycled-content markets, alternative packaging materials, and reuse/refill systems, including recommendations for policy interventions, implementation roadmaps, and traceability frameworks. Strengthening mandatory EPR for packaging: Assessment of policy scenarios and their implications for EPR costs, contributions from non-obliged companies, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and eco-modulation mechanisms. Equity and just transition: Analysis of formal and informal sector value chains, socioeconomic and employment impacts, social protection, and gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI), with recommendations for an inclusive transition (including GEDSI guideline for EPR implementation).

What You Will Do

Research, Data Analysis, and Writing (75%)

• Conduct literature reviews, policy and regulatory analysis on EPR for packaging, recycled-content policies, eco-modulation, traceability, reuse/refill, and just transition.
• Collect, clean, and manage primary and secondary data on packaging placed on the market, waste generation, collection and recycling rates, recycled-resin prices and offtake, and waste management costs.
• Maintain a clear log of data sources, assumptions, and limitations.
• Develop and run spreadsheet-based models and scenario calculations for EPR costs, recycled-content targets, and GHG emissions (e.g., material flow analysis, emission factors, cost-per-tonne estimates) under the direction of the Managers and Senior Research Lead.
• Map packaging and recycling value chains, including producers, producer responsibility organizations, recyclers, aggregators (lapak/pelapak), waste banks (bank sampah), and informal waste workers.
• Support the design and test data collection tools (e.g. interview guides, survey questionnaires, FGD protocols), and conduct interviews, field visits, and focus group discussions, collecting sex- and disability-disaggregated data where relevant.
• Analyze qualitative and quantitative data, and develop tables, charts, maps, and infographics to communicate findings clearly.
• Draft assigned sections, annexes, and summaries for three technical knowledge products, incorporating feedback from Senior Research Lead, peer reviewers, and donor representative.

Stakeholder Engagement, Coordination, and Administrative Support (25%)

• Coordinate logistic for technical consultations, interviews, workshops, and validation meetings with government ministries and agencies, private sector representatives, producer responsibility organizations, industry associations, recyclers, civil society organizations, research institutions, and informal sector representatives.
• Prepare background notes, meeting materials, and presentations, and documenting consultation findings and agreed follow-up actions.
• Maintain organized stakeholder contact list, consultation records, and research files in accordance with WRI’s data management and research ethics procedures.
• Support the preparation of policy briefs, slide decks, blogs, and other short products that share research findings with government, donors, and the public.
• Support work planning, progress tracking, and donor reporting for the research package.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, environmental engineering, economics, public policy, development studies, sustainability, social sciences, or other relevant field.
• Minimum 4 (four) years of relevant professional experience in applied research, policy analysis, circular economy, waste management, sustainable packaging, or related fields.
• Sound understanding of EPR, plastic pollution, recycling markets, and circular economy concepts, as well as Indonesia's waste management, packaging, and environmental policy landscape.
• Demonstrate strong quantitative research skills, including data cleaning, analysis, and spreadsheet modelling in Excel.
• Experience with R, Python, Stata, or similar tools is an advantage.
• Experience or training in at least one of the following areas: material flow analysis, cost analysis, GHG accounting, or life-cycle assessment.
• Experience conducting qualitative research, including interviews, focus group discussions, and fieldwork, ideally with informal sector workers or communities.
• Demonstrate understanding of gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) and how to incorporate these considerations into research design, data collection, and analysis.
• Demonstrate strong research writing skills, with experience contributing to technical reports, policy briefs, or other research publications.
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate technical findings clearly to non-specialist audiences using written and visual formats.
• Well organised, pay close attention to detail, and able to maintain multiple competing priorities.
• Work well in a team and be comfortable engaging with government, private sector, civil society, and community stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Bahasa Indonesia and English on both verbal and written communications.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.
• Legally able to work in Indonesia.

Duration

Duration 1 December 2026 – 31 December 2027

Deliverables

1. Deliverable 1: Draft of Technical Report on Building the Ecosystem and Governance for Sustainable Packaging

   The report will assess and recommend ways to build a sustainable packaging ecosystem in Indonesia, covering demand for recycled content, recycled-content targets, traceability, and ecomodulation framework. The Research Analyst will support it by:

   • Supporting research and analysis on recycled content target-setting and scenario, traceability, and ecomodulation frameworks.
   • General support in data collection and research writing

2. Deliverable 2: Draft of Technical Paper on Strengthening Mandatory EPR for Packaging.

   The paper will assess policy scenarios for mandatory EPR and their effects on system costs, contributions from non-obliged companies, GHG emissions, and eco-modulation. The Research Analyst will support it by:

   • Supporting EPR for packaging research through cost data collection and scenario analysis, profiling non-obliged companies and developing their contribution mechanisms, assessing GHG impacts and alignment with national and corporate climate targets.

3. Deliverable 3: Draft of Technical Paper on Equity and Just Transition in Mandatory EPR for Packaging

   The paper will set out a pathway toward a just and inclusive EPR system, including GEDSI guidelines. The Research Analyst will support it by:

   • Supporting interviews and focus group discussions with various stakeholders

Terms of Payment

Daily rate-based consultant with a maximum of 20 (twenty) working days per month

What we offer

• Consultant rate that is commensurate with experience and skill.
• Travel insurance for both domestic and international for any travel duty as assigned by WRI Indonesia
• Access to the WRI global network with the opportunity to exchange with and learn from passionate colleagues working at the cutting edge of their fields.
• A workplace that strives to put diversity and inclusion at the heart of our work
• The opportunity to join and get involved in different working groups and affinity groups to shape the future of WRI
• Commitment to hybrid working model with flexible working hours

About Us:

World Resources Institute works to improve people’s lives, protect and restore nature and stabilize the climate. As an independent research organization, we leverage our data, expertise and global reach to influence policy and catalyze change across systems like food, land and water; energy; and cities. Our 2,000+ staff work on the ground in more than a dozen focus countries and with partners in over 50 nations. 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: Independence, Integrity, Impact, Partnership, and Care.

Our culture:

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