The Habibie Center Job vacancies 2015
Background
The Habibie Center is expanding its ASEAN Studies Program and developing programs and research related to ASEAN and the three pillars:
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 full-time researchers (ASEAN Studies Program).
Duration: 12 months (starts August, 2015), full time (5 days or 35-40 hours per week).
Initial one-year hire period (extendable based on performance)
Responsibilities:
- Assisting senior supervisor and program coordinator in determining the ASEAN issues that are relevant and current;
- Conducting research, collecting data and managing information related to the general ASEAN issues determined by the core team;
- Composing bimonthly policy briefs (in English) with the support of other members of the core team on ASEAN issues determined by the core team;
- Organizing regular public dialogues on general ASEAN issues determined by the core team, identifying speakers and target audience and taking responsibility for the proceedings;
- Actively representing The Habibie Center in ASEAN related forums and events on ASEAN in Jakarta and the region. including preparing short written;
- Attending external seminars, workshops and other events on behalf of The Habibie Center and reporting back on any topical issues;
- Assisting The Habibie Center with other activities/events when the need arises.
- Minimum undergraduate (Bachelors) degree in social science, economy, or international relations. Candidates with cultural studies or international law background are strongly encouraged to apply;
- Demonstrated strong knowledge on regional economic integration issues especially in the ASEAN region, and up-to-date with the general news and events regarding ASEAN and ASEAN countries. 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;
- Strong research, written (English and Bahasa Indonesia), analytical, and organizational skills;
- Solid organizational skills, with a proven ability to prioritize projects with attention to detail;
- 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.
(Only shortlisted candidates will be notified).
