BE THE NEXT GIFTMAKER

Researcher

Full-time (On-site) – Based in Bali 

su-re.co (Sustainability & Resilience) is a “Think–Do–Be Tank” that bridges research, implementation, and education to co-create climate-smart solutions with communities and global partners. Our Think-Tank Team plays a crucial role in shaping evidence-based strategies, publishing high-impact insights, and driving advocacy for sustainable development in Indonesia and beyond. 

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We are seeking a curious, analytical, and collaborative researcher to join our Think-Tank division. This role is ideal for someone passionate about interdisciplinary climate research, policy analysis, and systems thinking—someone who thrives in a fast-paced, multicultural environment and wants their work to translate into real-world impact.

Job Responsibilities

       Research and Analysis 

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• Lead and contribute to studies on climate resilience, with focus on sectoral transitions policy pathways for low-carbon development, and social dimensions including adaptation, mitigation, and climate justice. 

• Conduct desk and field-based research: data collection, interviews, policy scans, literature reviews, and spatial analysis. 

• Contribute to the development of frameworks including but not limited to the Justice Compass, climate finance mechanisms, or restoration models. 

• Produce high-quality research outputs including technical reports, white papers, policy briefs, and academic publications.

• Support the development of project proposals and concept notes (e.g., for the European Commission, GIZ, IUCN, FAO, etc.) in collaboration with international partners. 
  
  Stakeholder Engagement 

• Collaborate with communities, ministries, donors, and international research institutions. 

• Facilitate participatory workshops and co-creation sessions with farmers, youth, and local governments. 

• Conduct interviews, consultations, and validation activities with multiple stakeholder groups. 
  
  Strategic Communication 

• Translate complex findings into actionable recommendations for policymakers, practitioners, and the public. 

• Present research findings at workshops, webinars, and international conferences. 

• Support the production of educational materials, blogs, and digital content to amplify our work.
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  Cross-Team Collaboration   

• Work closely with the Do-Tank (implementation) and Be-Tank (education) teams to align research with practice. 

• Supervise interns or mentees working on related research topics. 

• Participate in internal project planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes. 

​Requirements: 

• Master’s or strong bachelor's degree in environmental science, public policy, international development, climate studies, or a related field. 

• Minimum 2 years of experience in research roles, ideally with experience in proposal writing and stakeholder engagement. 

• Excellent analytical and writing skills, with experience producing policy-oriented or peer-reviewed research. 

• Proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and spoken). 

• Familiarity with climate and sectoral policies in Indonesia, particularly in land use, energy, and transport. 

• Proficient in MS Office and digital research tools (e.g., Mendeley, QGIS, NVivo, R/Python preferred but not required). 

• Adaptable, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines.

• Willingness to be based in Bali and travel to field sites across Indonesia.  

Desirable Qualities: 

• Experience working on internationally grant-funded projects (e.g., IKI, Horizon, ASEAN, JICA). 

• Knowledge of carbon credit systems or carbon accounting. 

• Interest in systems thinking, participatory research, and South-South collaboration. 

• Commitment to sustainability, equity, and community development. 

If you are interested in joining our team, please submit your cover letter, academic transcript, and CV in the application form. All documents should be in English.