Program Overview
Companies in Indonesia face rising pressure to turn climate and nature commitments into measurable action. New rules and market requirements, such as science-based targets, sustainability reporting, and deforestation-free supply chains, now require technical evidence, not statements of intent.
This pressure creates demand for people who can work across science and business. They need to read data, understand regulation, and turn findings into decisions a company can act on.
Bestari Sustainability is a strategic advisory and implementation partner that helps companies build credible, science-based sustainability strategies. As Bestari grows, it needs a steady pipeline of qualified talent ready to join when projects and openings arise. The Talent Pool Program is that pipeline.
Program Summary
The Talent Pool Program collects profiles of Indonesian professionals who want to work at the intersection of science, business, and environmental action. Candidates choose one matched department when they apply. Bestari reviews each application against the department criteria below. Shortlisted candidates are contacted when a relevant opening arises. Until then, there is no interview, contract, or compensation attached to being in the pool.
What You Will Do
Responsibilities depend on the matched department. Scope and seniority are set per opening.
Climate
- Support corporate clients in greenhouse gas (GHG) accounting across Scope 1, 2, and 3.
- Support science-based target setting under SBTi standards.
- Develop decarbonisation roadmaps across sectors in Indonesia and Southeast Asia.
What we look for:
- Background in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
- Familiarity with the GHG Protocol, SBTi, or other climate frameworks.
Circular Economy
- Drive circular economy programs with corporate partners.
- Work on waste management, sustainable materials, and value chain redesign.
- Support packaging transition and material flow analysis.
What we look for:
- Background in environmental science, engineering, or sustainable business.
- Knowledge of circular economy principles, material flows, or waste management.
Water
- Assess how business operations depend on and affect freshwater systems.
- Conduct water risk assessments.
- Develop strategies that protect water resources.
What we look for:
- Background in hydrology, environmental science, or water resource management.
- Ability to translate scientific findings into practical business recommendations.
Nature
- Identify business dependencies and impacts on nature.
- Build actionable nature strategies and credible disclosures.
- Support supply chain assessments related to land use and deforestation.
What we look for:
- Background in ecology, biodiversity, natural resource management, or a related field.
- Interest in connecting ecosystem science with corporate sustainability strategy.
Environmental Infrastructure and Energy
- Support planning and feasibility assessment of energy and environmental infrastructure.
- Cover energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste treatment, wastewater systems, and resource recovery.
What we look for:
- Background in environmental, civil, mechanical, electrical, or process engineering, or a related field.
- Experience in energy audits, renewable energy, infrastructure planning, technology assessment, or technical and financial feasibility.
Capacity Building and Engagement
- Design and deliver sustainability learning programs.
- Run stakeholder engagement that builds practical skills across businesses and communities.
What we look for:
- Background in education, communications, social sciences, sustainability, or a related field.
- Experience in training needs assessment, learning design, facilitation, or stakeholder engagement.
What You Will Need
- Indonesian citizen.
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a field relevant to the matched department. Final-year students may apply for internship openings.
- Experience level is open. Seniority is matched to each opening when it arises.
- Ability to work with data, regulation, and scientific evidence, and explain it in plain language.
- Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and working proficiency in English.
- Willingness to work hybrid from Jakarta and travel to project sites when needed.
Faiz serves as Business and Operations Manager at Bestari Sustainability. An economist and urban planner, he brings over ten years of experience in feasibility studies, financial modelling, market research, and development planning. He has contributed to more than 20 master planning and feasibility projects across infrastructure, tourism, industrial, and urban development sectors, alongside capacity-building initiatives for water and climate resilience. His expertise combines economic analysis, project management, and stakeholder engagement to translate complex development challenges into practical strategies. He holds a Bachelor of Engineering in Urban and Regional Planning.
Hajrah has over nine years of experience in WASH and water resources consulting across the government, multilateral donor, and private sectors. She specializes in climate risk assessment, water utility performance, and programme management that drive measurable water security and sanitation outcomes. She holds a Master’s degree in Water Resources Engineering and Management from the University of Stuttgart, Germany.
Yenny has six years of experience in sustainability consulting across the hospitality and commercial sectors. She specializes in carbon accounting, net-zero roadmaps, waste management & resource efficiency programs that drive measurable environmental impact. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering from Universitas Indonesia.
Yanuar Sulistiono serves as Director of Bestari Sustainability, leading ESG, climate, and circular economy solutions. With over 15 years of experience across sustainability, operations excellence, and supply chain, he specializes in business transformation and strategic partnerships. He has held leadership roles in logistics and e-commerce, driving efficiency, risk management, and compliance. Yanuar holds an MBA from Jakarta University and a bachelor’s degree from Trisakti Institute of Transportation and Logistics.
Herlin works as policy research analyst assisting the Sustainable Packaging study and piloting program. She has been studying the plastic pollution issue for more than a year as part of Indonesia NPAP/WRI Indonesia and Bestari. Herlin’s interest is on public policy, environment, and human rights. She holds a degree in Law.
Tomi Haryadi is the Director for Food, Land, and Water Programme at World Resources Institute (WRI) Indonesia. With 20+ years of experience in environmental programs across Asia, including roles with international organizations, he brings strong expertise in program management, partnerships, and sustainable development. He holds degrees in Chemistry from the University of Indonesia and Environmental Planning and Management from IHE Delft, the Netherlands.
Anthony Utomo drives renewable energy initiatives at KADIN, advocating for policies that accelerate clean energy adoption and innovation. With leadership roles in the solar PV industry and as Managing Director of Utomodeck Group, he advances low-carbon solutions across manufacturing, mobility, and renewable project development while fostering international collaboration and sustainability.
Arief Wijaya is the Managing Director of WRI Indonesia with responsibilities to oversee programs in land use, climate, energy, cities, and oceans while advancing climate and forest initiatives. With expertise in forest landscape management, REDD+ MRV, and low-carbon development, he holds a PhD in Geoinformatics from TU Bergakademie Freiberg and an MSc from ITC Netherlands.