Transport Research Intern - Cities and Transport 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.
WRI Indonesia’s e-mobility portfolio focuses on reducing cities’ greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions through sustainable transportation and vehicle electrification, while working in parallel with energy and climate programs to green the electricity grid and maximize emission reductions. Our mission is to help cities and provinces implement low-carbon development, particularly in the transportation and energy sectors, to achieve economic, social, and environmental goals.
Zero-Emission Heavy-Duty Vehicle (HDV) Acceleration
Heavy-duty vehicles (HDVs) contribute 31.7% of GHG emissions from national land transport and are also a major contributor to air pollution. From an energy security perspective, national diesel consumption continues to increase, reaching 38.57 million kiloliters (KL) in 2024. Indonesia’s high reliance on diesel also exposes the transport sector to volatility in global oil prices, creating broader implications for national energy security. To address these environmental and energy challenges, the Government of Indonesia (GoI), through the National Energy Master Plan, has set ambitious targets for zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) adoption, including the electrification of heavy-duty vehicles such as public transport buses and trucks.
To address these fundamental barriers, WRI Indonesia is proposing a supply- and demand-side approach to accelerate ZEV adoption in the HDV sector in Indonesia. The goal of this project is to develop a policy framework and proof of concept for the National Green Logistics Corridor Initiative to accelerate freight decarbonization, which can simultaneously address supply- and demand-side barriers to HDV electrification. Through this strategic program, which will be co-implemented with key national ministries and private-sector stakeholders, WRI Indonesia seeks to engage a Transport Research Intern to support research and analysis on sustainable transport and electric mobility strategies.
The Transport Research Intern will work closely with the Urban Mobility team to support research and implementation related to electric mobility strategies. The role will involve conducting desk research, carrying out interviews with key stakeholders, analyzing mobility data, and assisting in the preparation of reports, presentations, and other research materials.
Furthermore, the Intern will also support the development and implementation of the Indonesia Freight Decarbonization Accelerator (IFDA) by contributing to strategy-related activities, supporting stakeholder engagement activities, and assisting in the preparation of materials for project activities and engagement.
Based in Jakarta with office-flex working arrangement, the intern will report directly Electric Mobility Program Lead. In support of WRI's DEI commitment, the Intern will be responsible for actively participating in these collaborative efforts by integrating equity into their work, the workplace, and the organizational culture.
Throughout the internship period, the intern will receive guidance, supervision, and regular feedback from assigned supervisors to support both learning objectives and professional development. The internship is intended to provide meaningful exposure to the topic while allowing the intern to contribute to ongoing program activities in a supportive learning environment.
The intern may also have opportunities to:
3 (three) months
This is a paid internship program. Intern will actively participate on the program activities and entitled for a compensation on monthly basis.
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WRI 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.
