RTI
International is one of the world's leading research institutes, dedicated to
improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of
more than 3,700 provides research and technical services to governments and
businesses in more than 75 countries in the areas of health and
pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced
technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and
the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
RTI is
seeking to fill the SSES Program
Assistant position for our RTI’s Indonesia Regional Office based in
Jakarta.
Job Summary:
The
overall goal of this position is to technically and administratively assist
on-going development and implementation of social policy research initiatives
in Indonesia. This position requires a mix of strong coordination, strategic
communication and networking capability. Technical and analytical interest and
capability would be an advantage. The position also requires good spoken and
written English and Bahasa Indonesia language skills. This position works under
the supervision of the Social, Statistical, and Environmental Sciences (SSES)
Senior Director (SSD) in Indonesia
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement mechanisms to identify and track research-related business opportunities.
- Assist the SSD to plan visits for RTI/US senior technical and managerial staff and support their in-country activities.
- Assist in preparation of proposals in response to business opportunities.
- Conduct background research on social policy topics and produce reports to summarize findings.
Minimum Required Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant social policy field, plus 3 to 5 years of professional development experience in social policy program and/or research support, or a Master’s degree plus 1 to 2 years experiences in a relevant field.
- Highly organized with strong coordination, inter-personal and networking skills.
- Knowledge of governmental and non-governmental social sector organizations in Indonesia and proven ability to work effectively with stakeholders in these organizations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
- Results-oriented person able to work independently as well as on teams.
Interested candidates should send the
following documentations: Application
letter and CV with 3 referees.
Please
indicate the position you are applying for in the email subject, and submit the
application by 14 January 2015 to hr@rti-indomd.rti.org
RTI values equal employment
opportunities. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
