The Habibie Center vacancy: Full-time researchers (one on economy/trade/finance and one on social/cultural/ international law) - Jakarta

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Job Title: Full-time researchers (one on economy/trade/finance and one on social/cultural/ international law)

Background

The Habibie Center is expanding its ASEAN Studies Program and developing programs and research related to ASEAN and its three pillars of politics-security, economy and socio-culture:

As part of this endeavor, a team of researchers will be required to fulfill our main activity outputs:

• Produce regular policy papers on a bimonthly basis on ASEAN Issues; 
• Organize regular public dialogues on a monthly basis on ASEAN Topics;
• Organize international seminars on ASEAN issues

As part of its core team, The Habibie Center plans to hire 2 full-time researchers (one on economy/trade/finance and one on social/cultural/international law).

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration: 12 months (starts August, 2014), full time (5 days or 35-40 hours per week).
Initial one-year hire period (extendable based on performance)

Responsibilities (both researchers):

• Conduct research, collect data and manage information related to ASEAN issues as determined by the core team under the senior supervisor and project coordinator;
• Produce bimonthly policy briefs (in English) that are current, analytical and comprehensive on ASEAN issues determined by the core team;
• Organize regular public dialogues on ASEAN issues determined by the core team. Tasks include preparing Terms of References, identifying and inviting speakers, and producing discussion reports of the public dialogues;
• Actively attend/represent The Habibie Center in ASEAN-related forum and events in Jakarta and the region;
• Write Op-Eds on current ASEAN issues and submit to national newspapers (in English and Bahasa) on a regular basis;
• Assist The Habibie Center with other activities/events when the need arises.

Requirements (researcher on economy/trade/finance)

• Minimum undergraduate (Bachelors) degree in social science, economy, or international relations. Candidates with economic/trade/finance background are strongly encourage to apply;
• Familiarity with ASEAN is a must. Demonstrate strong knowledge on regional economic integration issues, especially in the ASEAN region. Up-to-date with the general news and events in ASEAN. Knowledge of international relations issues concerning ASEAN and their partners is an advantage;
• Previous working experience in a similar role, and specifically experience in writing policy briefs, academic articles and op-ed (in English) that deals with qualitative and quantitative data (especially economic/trade/financial statistics);
• Strong research, written (English and Bahasa Indonesia), analytical, and organizational skills;
•  Fluent Indonesian and English language skills;
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including local research organizations, governments and NGOs;
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to interact effectively with diverse partners.

Requirements (researcher on social/cultural/international law)

• Minimum undergraduate (Bachelors) degree in social science, economy, or international relations. Candidates with social/cultural/international law background are strongly encourage to apply;
• Familiarity with ASEAN is a must. Demonstrate strong knowledge on regional economic integration issues especially in the ASEAN region. Up-to-date with the general news and events in ASEAN. Knowledge of international relations issues concerning ASEAN and their partners is an advantage;
• Previous working experience in a similar role, and specifically experienced in writing policy briefs, academic articles and op-ed (in English and Bahasa Indonesia) that deals with qualitative and quantitative data (especially social/cultural/international law instruments, frameworks and agreements);
• Strong research, written (English and Bahasa Indonesia), analytical, and organizational skills;
• Fluent Indonesian and English language skills. Knowledge of a third Asian language is an advantage;
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including local research organizations, governments and NGOs;
• Integrity, professional discretion and ability to interact effectively with diverse partners.

Send your CV, cover letter and writing samples to natassa@habibiecenter.or.id (via e-mail only – applications sent via other than e-mail will not be accepted) no later than Monday, 14 July 2014. (Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)