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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
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technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and
the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis.
RTI International as the managing
contractor for the Knowledge Sector
Initiative (KSI) Project is seeking highly qualified candidates to fill the Executive Officer position
below to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia.
Program
Background
The
Knowledge Sector Initiative (KSI) program is a joint initiative between the
Australian Government and BAPPENAS (The National Planning Agency) to improve
the quality of public policies in Indonesia through the use of research,
analysis and evidence. The program seeks to achieve this by supporting the
capacity building of think tanks, to improve the quality of their research to
meet policy maker’s needs, improve systems and regulations in government to
support research-based policy making, and to develop effective models for
procuring and using research to strengthen policies in education, health and
social protection that will benefit the country’s poor. The program, projected
to be 15 years in duration, began implementation in May 2013.
The overall
goal of KSI is that Indonesia has the capacity to develop effective and
socially accountable policies that meet priority development needs.
Revitalising the Indonesian knowledge sector is an enormous effort, well beyond
the scope of any one agency or development partner. AusAID’s objective in
supporting this program is to catalyse reform efforts by providing its partners
with a framework and resources to drive a reform process. It does not do
everything. Designing the program interventions required striking a balance
between the need for a comprehensive approach to knowledge sector reform and
realism about what can be achieved with limited capacities, resources, and
timeframes. Nevertheless, analysis suggests that in Indonesia the time is ripe
for launching this change.
The person
selected for this role will have at least 10 years policy and operational experience
working in government, with donor supported programs and will have good links
into the university and research sector in Indonesia. Candidates without at
least 10 years relevant experience will not be considered.
ESSENTIAL Duties and Responsibilities
Working
under the supervision of the Operations Director, the Executive Officer will
provide high level support and assistance to the Operations Director, the Lead
Technical Adviser and other senior managers of KSI. The Executive Officer will
not have direct supervisory responsibility. The Executive Officer will work
collaboratively with the managers and staff of the KSI team and, with external stakeholders in Government and in the private sector. The duties of the position include:
a. Carry out
research and analysis to support strategic decision making with the program
(i) Undertake and present analytical
work in relevant areas of interest to KSI as directed by senior management.
This includes gathering relevant information on laws, regulations and practices
pertaining to the situation in Indonesia in the governmental, non-government
and private sectors, and in relation to the work of other international donors
and related agencies.
b. Provide
advice and support on critical program issues to the senior management team
c. Support
stakeholder liaison
(i) Assist senior managers with stakeholder
liaison through advice as well as participation in meetings, workshops,
seminars and field visits as required
(ii) An excellent knowledge of protocol and
skills in setting up meetings with senior people and supporting the planning
and management of committees
d. Mentoring
and team support
(i) Work closely with the national
and international staff to ensure that program objectives and work plans are
clearly understood and are being implemented in accordance with agreed plans.
Required
Qualifications
1. A higher degree in a suitable area that could include economics, law, science, social science, or arts, or other relevant studies.
2. A minimum of 10 years' experience working in a senior role that demonstrates the individual's capacity to undertake this role and a track record of achieving high level results and outcomes.
3. Experience in a policy sector in Indonesia, from government, university, think tank or NGO perspective, essential.
4. Demonstrated strong research and analytical skills.
5. Fully proficient in writing and speaking in both the English and Indonesian languages.
6. Superior communication and team work skills.
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 8 September
2013 to hr@rti-indomd.rti.org.
RTI values equal employment
opportunities. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Only short listed candidates will
be contacted.
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