Indonesia is one of the world’s largest producers of palm oil, and has received much attention in recent years particularly from the global community concerned about the sustainability of palm oil production. In response, the Government of Indonesia is taking steps towards building a greener economy that promotes growth, equity, improved livelihood and environmental integrity. To promote sustainable palm oil production and operation in Indonesia…

Indonesia’s devastating forest fires in 1997/98 and 2016 destroyed between 10 and 11 million ha and 8 million hectares, respectively. In 2019, forest and land fires in the country released around 708 million tonnes of CO2 into the atmosphere. Thousands of forest fires burn in Indonesia each year, with huge economic costs and severe impacts on human health and ecosystems. With the support of the Japanese Government’s emergency assistance for the…

Background: The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars engaged in policy-oriented research, capacity development and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member…

UNDP is the leading United Nations organization fighting to end the injustice of poverty, inequality, and climate change. Working with our broad network of experts and partners in 170 countries, we help nations to build integrated, lasting solutions for people and planet. UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities…

Plan International is an independent development and humanitarian organization that advances children’s rights and equality for girls. We have been building powerful partnerships for children, especially girls, for over 80 years and are now active in more than 70 countries, including 15 in Asia-Pacific. This role will work as part of Plan International’s APAC Regional Hub to ensure the region is aligned with and helping to fulfil the organization…

Background: The Global Yield Gap Atlas (GYGA) aims to provide robust estimates of untapped crop production potential on existing farmland based on the current climate and available soil and water resources. Results from the atlas can serve for identifying regions with greatest potential for investment in agricultural development and technology transfer and to monitor impact over time. The atlas can also be used as a foundation for studies aiming…

Background: The Global Yield Gap Atlas (GYGA) aims to provide robust estimates of untapped crop production potential on existing farmland based on the current climate and available soil and water resources. Results from the atlas can serve for identifying regions with the greatest potential for investment in agricultural development and technology transfer and to monitor impact over time. The atlas can also be used as a foundation for studies…

Program Overview From distant rainforests to neighbourhood street trees, forests provide tremendous benefits to urban areas such as clean air and water, climate resilience and biodiversity, human health and well-being. Forests also provide jobs, recreation and a suite of nature-based solutions for city infrastructure. Jakarta is one of the urban areas in Indonesia that is growing in size and density. This growth brings opportunities for economic…

Background UNDP’s Strategic Plan 2018-22 is founded on six signature solutions: keeping people out of poverty, strengthening effective governance; enhancing national resilience; promoting nature-based solutions; closing the energy gap; and strengthening gender equality, where development finance is a critical enabler. The challenge to finance the SDGs is not the of lack of funds, the issue is systemic and much deeper than closing any financial…

From distant rainforests to neighbourhood street trees, forests provide tremendous benefits to urban areas such as clean air and water, climate resilience and biodiversity, human health, and well-being. Forests also provide jobs, recreation, and a suite of nature-based solutions for city infrastructure. Cities4Forests helps cities from around the world connect with and invest in inner forests (such as city trees and urban parks), nearby forests…

Planète Urgence (PU) est une association de solidarité internationale, dont le siège est à Paris (France), intervenant dans 17 pays. Elle a pour objet de renforcer les femmes et les hommes pour une planète plus solidaire et durable à travers 3 axes : la protection des forêts et de la biodiversité en danger ; le développement local des communautés ; la sensibilisation à l’environnement. Déployé à travers 6 projets en Indonésie, au Cameroun et à…

UNDP partners with people at all levels of society to help build nations that can withstand crisis, and drive and sustain the kind of growth that improves the quality of life for everyone. On the ground in 177 countries and territories, UNDP offers global perspective and local insight to help empower lives and build resilient nations.” UNDP Indonesia's mission is to be an agent for change in the human and social development of Indonesia. We aim…

Sustainable environment and natural resources management (ENRM) is at the heart of the World Bank Group's (WGB) poverty agenda. Biodiversity and natural resources constitute the social safety net of the poor, representing a food bank and often their only source of livelihood. The Environment, Natural Resources and Blue Economy Unit for East Asia and Pacific (SEAE1) covers China/Mongolia, Indonesia/Timor Leste and the Pacific, comprising about 40…

The Center for International Forestry Research (CIFOR) and World Agroforestry (ICRAF) envision a more equitable world where forestry and landscapes enhance the environment and well-being for all. CIFOR-ICRAF are non-profit, scientific institutions that conduct research on the most pressing challenges of forest and landscape management around the world. Using a global, multidisciplinary approach, we aim to improve human well-being, protect the…

UNICEF Indonesia is one of over 190 national offices of the United Nations Children’s Fund. As one of the first UNICEF offices established in Asia, UNICEF Indonesia has been on the ground since 1948 to uphold the rights of children in the vast archipelago, including their right to an education, healthcare and protection from abuse and exploitation. It also advocates for political change in support of children, and works with partner organizations…

The United Nations International Children's Fund is a United Nations agency responsible for providing humanitarian and developmental aid to children worldwide. UNICEF Indonesia is seeking to recruit an individual consultant to provide technical assistance and support on modeling a multi-sectoral program 'BERANI' (Better Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights for All in Indonesia) which aims to increase knowledge and skills of girls in areas…

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, in the spirit of equality and partnership and thereby contribute towards peace, progress and prosperity in the region. ASEAN comprises ten (10) countries in Southeast Asia. In alignment with the ASEAN 2025 and key aspirations of the three ASEAN pillars of Political-Security Community, Economic Community, and…

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, in the spirit of equality and partnership and thereby contribute towards peace, progress and prosperity in the region. ASEAN comprises ten (10) countries in Southeast Asia. In line with the ASEAN 2025 and the key aspirations of the three ASEAN Community pillars, namely: Political-Security Community, Economic…

UNICEF works in some of the world's toughest places, to reach the world's most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Under the guidance of the Chief of Field Operations, the Chief, Field Office (CFO) is accountable for managing and leading the total programme commitment of UNICEF Indonesia's largest field office covering the provinces of Papua and West Papua. The CFO represents…

World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia is seeking a full-time Research Analyst with excellent analytical, writing, as well as communication skills to conduct various research and outreach activities under its Climate and Forests program. This person reports directly to WRI Indonesia's Climate and Forests Manager and may regularly work with associates at WRI's global office to support activities to better monitor and enforce sustainable forest…

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) is the United Nations' global development network. It advocates for change and connects countries to knowledge, experience and resources to help people build a better life for themselves. It provides expert advice, training and grants support to developing countries, with the increasing emphasis on assistance to the least developed countries. It promotes technical and investment cooperation among…

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) was founded in 1967 with the purpose of promoting regional cooperation in Southeast Asia, in the spirit of equality and partnership and thereby contribute towards peace, progress, and prosperity in the region. ASEAN comprises ten (10) countries in Southeast Asia. It was proclaimed a Community through the “Kuala Lumpur Declaration on ASEAN 2025: Forging Ahead Together”, signed by the ASEAN Leaders…

UNDP is the UN's global development network, an organization advocating for change and connecting countries to knowledge, experience, and resources to help people build a better life. We are on the ground in about 170 countries and territories, including Indonesia, working to eradicate poverty while protecting the planet. UNDP supports the implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). In Indonesia, UNDP works with the Government to…

The Indonesian Government Scholarships for International Students is now open for application. The Kemitraan Negara Bekembang (KNB) is available for foreign students who would like to study in Indonesia at Bachelor's or Master's Degree level. The KNB Indonesia Scholarship has fully funded by the Government of Indonesia and all expenses are covered. The scholarship is available for studies at partner universities in Indonesia and in a wide range…

As a participant on the Environmental Internship programme, you will be working with a local NGO and Balinese farming communities to improve environmental practices and standards. Many of the farmers you'll meet have already been working to counter the negative environmental impact of the so-called 'Green Revolution,' a set of initiatives sponsored by the Indonesian government in the 1950's and 60's to increase crop yields using harmful…