JOB
VACANCY
Job Title: Full-time researcher
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 a full-time
researcher.
Location: Jakarta, Indonesia
Duration: 8 months (starts September, 2014), full time (5 days or
35-40 hours per week).
(extendable based on performance and project progress)
Responsibilities:
- 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:
- Minimum undergraduate (Bachelors) degree in social science, economy, or international relations. Candidates with relevant 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.
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 22 September 2014. (Only shortlisted
candidates will be notified)
