Consultant - Innovative Financing Data Assistant

Consultant - Innovative Financing Data Assistant Overview

Under the guidance and supervision of a Green Financing and Sustainable Financing Officer from World Agroforestry (ICRAF), the temporary staff will engage in data collection on forest and agricultural financing across RCP countries. This work aims to gather information on types of financing mechanisms for forest and agricultural sectors, as well as conduct stakeholder mapping to develop a comprehensive database. The findings will contribute to the creation of a baseline study and maps that identify high-potential areas for bankable primary forest conservation projects across diverse forest types in RCP countries, including forestry, agriculture, and forest commodity projects.

Through this assignment, participants will gain practical experience in innovative financing for forest and agricultural projects, systematic reviews, and data scraping to support landscape management planning in RCP countries.

The objective of this assignment is to support the ICRAF Green and Sustainable Financing team in collecting, compiling, and analysing data on forest and agricultural financing mechanisms across RCP countries. The consultant will assist in developing a comprehensive database of financing instruments and stakeholders, contributing to a baseline study and high-potential area maps for bankable primary forest conservation projects.

The consultant shall undertake the following tasks:

• Assist in collecting and compiling data on forest and agriculture financing mechanisms in 5 countries
• Identify types of financing schemes (e.g., public, private, blended, or innovative financing) in 5 countries
• Assist in developing and maintaining a database of financing instruments and stakeholders
• Perform literature reviews and systematic reviews on forest and agriculture financing mechanisms in 5 countries
• Assist in data scraping and extraction from online financial and project databases
• Participate in team meetings, share progress updates, and document research findings
• Be available to work at the ICRAF Indonesia office in Bogor

Outputs: A comprehensive, searchable database compiling forest and agriculture financing schemes; a summarized stakeholder directory identifying key actors in green and sustainable financing, including government institutions, financial bodies, NGOs, and private sector partners; and a final consultancy report summarizing learning experiences, methodologies, and contributions to the project.

• Active student in the final semester or a recent graduate (Bachelor’s degree) in Economics, Statistics, Natural Resource and Environmental Economics, Forestry, Agriculture, Natural Resource and Environmental Management, or related field
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply
• Basic understanding of economics and data analysis
• Ability to organize and manage data effectively
• Basic knowledge of ecosystem services, agriculture, non-timber forest products, forest products, and related commodities

• English proficiency at a minimum of B2 (intermediate) level or equivalent
• Familiarity with data analysis tools (Microsoft Excel, R, etc.) to support data management and analysis
• Adaptable and highly motivated to learn about the cultivation of various commodities and landscape management
• Good communication skills
• Strong team player
• Strong interest in landscape management, agroforestry, and economic approaches

• This is a consultancy position
• The consultancy services shall be for a period from 20 April 2026 to 20 September 2026
• Work location:
  
  Bogor, Indonesia

CIFOR-ICRAF promotes Gender Diversity – Applications from women professionals are encouraged.
CIFOR-ICRAF is an equal opportunity employer. It fosters a multicultural work environment that values gender equality, teamwork, and respect for diversity.