JOB VACANCY (Job Title: Full-time researchers (ASEAN Studies Program)

Job Title: Full-time researchers (ASEAN Studies Program)

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).

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration: 9 months (starts November, 2016), 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;

•       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 forum and events on ASEAN in Jakarta and the region;

•       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.

Requirements

•       Minimum undergraduate (Bachelors) degree in international relations, social science, economy, or law. Candidates with international law background are strongly encouraged to apply;

•       Demonstrated strong knowledge on regional integration issues especially ASEAN, and up-to-date with the general news and events regarding ASEAN and ASEAN member-states.

•       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.

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 Friday, 11 November, 2016. (Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)