Research Analyst for Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) for Packaging

WRI Europe Stichting; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 300,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

World Resources Institute Indonesia is seeking a Consultant as Research Analyst for Extended Producer Responsibilities (EPR) for packaging, to support the Ocean and Plastic Waste Program. The role is hybrid with 8 days per month in the office, based in Jakarta, and requires existing work authorization.

The position involves literature reviews, data collection, model development, and engagement with government ministries, industry, and civil society to advance evidence-based policies and

Qualifications

• Experience in policy analysis and research
• Ability to manage and analyze data from multiple sources
• Strong report writing and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews and policy/regulatory analysis on EPR for packaging and related policies
• Collect, clean, and manage primary and secondary data on packaging, waste, and recycling costs
• Develop spreadsheet-based models and scenario calculations for EPR costs and GHG emissions
• Map packaging and recycling value chains with relevant stakeholders
• Support design of data collection tools and conduct interviews, field visits, and FGDs with disaggregated data when relevant
• Analyze data and create tables, charts, maps, and infographics to communicate findings
• Draft sections and summaries for technical knowledge products with feedback from senior staff

Skills

Research analysis

Policy analysis

Data management

Report writing

Tools

Spreadsheet modeling

Excel

Infographics

Job description

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

• 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