Director of Climate & Market Transformation Program
Summary
The Director of Climate & Market Transformation (CMT) is responsible for advancing WWF-Indonesia’s mission to stop the degradation of the planet’s natural environment and to build a future in which people live in harmony with nature.
This position leads national efforts to transform markets, influence government policy, promote circular economy and waste management solutions, and mobilize multi-sectoral action toward sustainable and climate-resilient development. The Director will guide strategic engagement with government institutions, private sector actors, and communities, ensuring their active participation in achieving nature-positive and zero-waste outcomes across WWF-Indonesia’s priority land and seascapes.
The CMT Program addresses the over-exploitation of Indonesia’s natural resources by influencing three key drivers:
1.Private Sector Engagement:
Drive responsible business practices in key sectors such as finance, consumer goods, forestry (timber, pulp & paper), palm oil, mining, energy, and waste management. This includes facilitating sustainable supply chains, circular economy transitions, ESG adoption, sustainable finance, and constructive corporate dialogue and campaigning when necessary.
2.Government Policy Influence:
Collaborate with ministries and regulatory bodies such as the Ministries of Environment and Forestry, Agriculture, Energy, the Financial Services Authority (OJK), and Bank Indonesia to develop, advocate, and implement policies supporting sustainable land use, waste reduction, circular economy, climate resilience, and green economy transitions, in close coordination with the Head of Policy, Advocacy, and Social Inclusion (PASI) to ensure alignment and effectiveness.
3.Community Empowerment:
Support equitable community participation in conservation and resource management, including community-based waste management and recycling initiatives that contribute to circular and low-carbon economies.
This work is grounded in strong communication, applied conservation science, effective advocacy, and active coordination with WWF-Indonesia’s site-based programs to scale impact nationally.
The Director ensures strong integration between national-level policy advocacy and site-based implementation, promoting coherent strategies, shared learning, and measurable conservation impacts.
He/She represents WWF-Indonesia in national and global forums, builds and sustains strategic partnerships, and ensures the CMT Directorate contributes effectively to WWF’s Global Goals (Forests, Oceans, Wildlife, Climate & Energy, Food, and Freshwater) and Plastic Smart Cities and Circular Economy initiatives.
Work Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Job Description:
- Lead the design and implementation of WWF-Indonesia’s Climate & Market Transformation strategy, including climate, energy, sustainable commodities, and waste management, ensuring alignment with WWF-Indonesia’s Conservation Plan and WWF’s Global Strategy.
- Oversee the development of annual work plans, budgets, and performance indicators for all CMT programs.
- Provide strategic direction and thought leadership in climate policy, market transformation, sustainable finance, circular economy, and just energy transition.
- Lead the development and implementation of a resource mobilization strategy specifically for the Climate & Market Transformation (CMT) portfolio, focusing on climate mitigation and adaptation, decarbonization pathways, sustainable finance, market transformation, and nature-based solutions.
- Identify and pursue funding opportunities from a diverse range of sources, including bilateral and multilateral agencies (e.g., GCF, GEF, USAID, FCDO, NORAD), international development banks, corporate sustainability programs, impact investors, and philanthropic foundations that support climate and market transformation initiatives.
- Develop high-quality funding proposals in collaboration with the fundraising team (Partnership & Growth and Program Design & Development) and Impact Monitoring & Quality Division, ensuring clear theories of change, measurable impact frameworks, and strong alignment with WWF-Indonesia’s Conservation Plan and WWF’s Global Goals.
- Lead national and sectoral policy engagement on climate, energy, forestry, finance, waste management and sustainable commodities, in close collaboration with the Head of PASI to ensure alignment with WWF-Indonesia’s policy agenda.
- Facilitate evidence-based advocacy to influence public and private sector policies toward low-carbon, deforestation-free, and socially inclusive economic growth.
- Strengthen WWF-Indonesia’s positioning and credibility in climate and market transformation policy dialogues by coordinating inputs, data, and research-based recommendations.
- Lead the WWF-Indonesia CMT Team in delivering impactful contributions to biodiversity conservation, sustainable markets, climate resilience, and circular waste management, in line with WWF’s Global Goals and Nature Positive agenda.
- Ensure full implementation of the project management cycle, including Annual Work Plans, budgeting, execution, and M&E to track progress.
- Collect and analyze PMEL data to assess performance, including metrics on carbon reduction, supply chain sustainability, and waste diversion.
- Lead the WWF-Indonesia CMT Team in delivering impactful contributions to biodiversity conservation, sustainable markets, climate resilience, and circular waste management, in line with WWF’s Global Goals and Nature Positive agenda.
- Ensure full implementation of the project management cycle, including Annual Work Plans, budgeting, execution, and M&E to track progress.
- Collect and analyze PMEL data to assess performance, including metrics on carbon reduction, supply chain sustainability, and waste diversion.
Qualification:
- Master’s degree (or higher) in Environmental Policy, Climate Science, Circular Economy, Sustainable Development, Natural Resource Management, or a related field.
- Minimum 10 years in conservation, sustainability, climate, or waste management program leadership.
- Proven record in leading multi-stakeholder initiatives, policy advocacy, and market transformation in Indonesia.
- Experience working with donors, private sector, and government institutions.
- Strong understanding of Indonesia’s climate, waste management, and sustainable finance policies, and their links to global frameworks.
- Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and team management abilities.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and advocacy skills with diverse audiences.
- Proven ability to represent WWF credibly at high-level forums.
- Familiarity with sustainable finance, green economy transition, and climate adaptation/mitigation tools.
- Familiarity with circular economy, extended producer responsibility (EPR), and plastic pollution reduction frameworks.
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and English (written and spoken).
Applicants who are interested must submit their applications no later than December 8, 2025.
The World Wildlife Fund Indonesia Foundation is committed to creating an inclusive work environment where diversity is valued and equal opportunities are available to all. Therefore, we welcome applicants from various backgrounds and offer a range of benefits to support a healthy work–life balance.