Job Description
JBS International, Inc. is looking for a
local national to join the team. Must reside in or near Jakarta. No
relocation assistance provided.
The Education Researcher (ER) is a mid-level position embedded within the Chemonics Higher Education Leadership and Management project.
The ER is responsible for conducting research and collecting and managing data needed to support project activities. The ER must maintain positive relationships and develop rapport with Chemonics HELM staff, JBS staff, USAID, and HELM partners by identifying needs and expectations and responding proactively to those needs. S/he will engage in and commit to a process of continuous commitment to good (internal and external) client relations, as focus on these relationships is one of the primary strategic roles of the ER across all areas of his/her work.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Language: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesian
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Sociology, Social Sciences or a similar field.
Knowledge: Strong research background; Must be highly adept at managing multiple activities/deadlines with high attention to detail. Key qualifications include initiative, organizational skills, ability to work well in a team, and excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Experience: Threeyears’experience in research and development areas
Software Proficiency: Microsoft office suite; statistical packages.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in Education or a related field.
YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME TO callison@jbsinternational.com IN ENGLISH.
The Education Researcher (ER) is a mid-level position embedded within the Chemonics Higher Education Leadership and Management project.
The ER is responsible for conducting research and collecting and managing data needed to support project activities. The ER must maintain positive relationships and develop rapport with Chemonics HELM staff, JBS staff, USAID, and HELM partners by identifying needs and expectations and responding proactively to those needs. S/he will engage in and commit to a process of continuous commitment to good (internal and external) client relations, as focus on these relationships is one of the primary strategic roles of the ER across all areas of his/her work.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Collect relevant education and project-related data from Government, higher education institutions, and other relevant sources;
- Review extant research – studies, surveys, and other documents – on education trends in Indonesia and other selected countries that is relevant for project activities;
- Identify the most recent and relevant documents that describe the emerging issues and their intersection in the Indonesian higher education context;
- Conduct analyses of education data, as required, on topics of interest to HELM staff and partners;
- Conduct, summarize, and analyze key informant interviews and focus groups as directed;
- Code, clean, analyze and summarize quantitative data as directed;
- Present analysis of data as needed in a clear, understandable manner for non-experts;
- Contribute to PowerPoint presentations, graphics of indicators, issues briefs, and assessments based on data collected;
- Work closely with HELM technical teams to ensure accuracy and rigor of data being collected or analyzed for project work;
- Support technical assistance and assessment teams on short-term visits;
- Work in collaboration with expert consultants who are designated to provide project support;
- Develop, with other team members, materials to support the team at meetings and conferences; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Language: Fluency in English and Bahasa Indonesian
Education: Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Education, Sociology, Social Sciences or a similar field.
Knowledge: Strong research background; Must be highly adept at managing multiple activities/deadlines with high attention to detail. Key qualifications include initiative, organizational skills, ability to work well in a team, and excellent communication skills (oral and written).
Experience: Threeyears’experience in research and development areas
Software Proficiency: Microsoft office suite; statistical packages.
PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Advanced degree in Education or a related field.
YOU MUST MEET THE MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION. PLEASE SEND COVER LETTER WITH YOUR RESUME TO callison@jbsinternational.com IN ENGLISH.
