Climate Partnerships & Research Fellow

About the Organization: 

Surplus Indonesia is an AI-powered circular economy platform that prevents food waste by connecting businesses with consumers to redistribute surplus food before it becomes waste. Through our marketplace, AI-driven inventory management, and strategic partnerships, we help retailers, manufacturers, farmers, and food businesses reduce waste, increase recovery value, and avoid methane emissions from landfill disposal. Since launching in 2020, Surplus has served over one million users, partnered with thousands of merchants, and become one of Southeast Asia's leading food waste prevention platforms. As a Climate Curve Prize 2026 Finalist, we are committed to building scalable climate solutions that accelerate methane mitigation and a more circular food system. 

https://en.surplus.id/ 

Fellowship Description: 

Surplus Indonesia is seeking a Climate Partnerships & Research Fellow to support our international growth and climate impact initiatives. The fellow will conduct research on global funding opportunities, strategic partnerships, and market expansion related to food waste prevention, methane mitigation, AI, and the circular economy. 

Responsibilities include: 

-Research grants, accelerators, competitions, and climate funding opportunities. 

-Identify potential corporate, NGO, government, and academic partners worldwide. 

-Conduct market research on Southeast Asian countries and emerging climate markets. 

-Develop and maintain a database of funding opportunities and strategic partners. 

-Prepare concise research briefs and background materials to support fundraising and partnership development. 

-Draft outreach emails, partnership summaries, and presentation materials as needed. 

This role is primarily research-focused and offers an opportunity to contribute to a fast-growing climate technology startup addressing one of the world's largest sources of methane emissions. 

Qualifications: 

-Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Public Policy, International Development, Business, Economics, or a related field. 

-Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills. 

-Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. 

-Ability to synthesize complex information into clear, concise reports and presentations. 

-Interest in climate change, food systems, circular economy, methane mitigation, or sustainable development. 

-Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a remote, international environment. 

-Experience with grant research, policy analysis, market research, partnerships, or stakeholder mapping is a plus. 

-Proficiency with Microsoft Office or Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides). 

Time Commitment: 20-25 hours per week