The New Food Economy Analyst will support the Indonesia’s New Food Economy initiative by delivering place-based research and coordinating field-level engagement across diverse districts in Indonesia. The role requires to design research inquiries under the guidance of senior researchers, gather evidence from varied socio-ecological contexts, and translate field insights into structured analytical outputs. A central responsibility is to understand how food ecosystems operate within specific jurisdictions, how local actors shape these systems, and how socio-economic opportunities emerge from distinct cultural, ecological, and production landscapes. The role also involves synthesizing findings into clear reports and analytical notes that inform modelling scenarios, governance analysis, and the development of the New Food Economy blueprint.

The Analyst will contribute to multi-stakeholder processes, help translate community perspectives into actionable insights, and support efforts to ensure that research and engagement activities reflect WRI’s commitments to inclusion and participatory approaches. The New Food Economy Analyst reports to the Senior Lead for Economics Policy and Governance and will collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams. The position is based in Jakarta with an office-flex arrangement and requires periodic travel to support field research and engagement.

In support of WRI’s DEI commitment, the Analyst is responsible for integrating equity, cultural sensitivity, and respect for Indigenous knowledge into all aspects of their work and interactions.