THE HABIBIE CENTER JOB VACANCIES 2020

JOB VACANCY

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 the ASEAN Community:

As part of this endeavor, a team of researchers will be required to fulfill our main activity outputs to:

• Conduct research on ASEAN issues;
• Organize public events on ASEAN issues.
• Write publications on ASEAN issues.
• Liaise with different stakeholders such as embassy, consultants, media, external partners etc.
• Complete deliverables as part of ongoing projects as well as to help secure future projects.

As part of its core team, The Habibie Center plans to hire full-time researchers (ASEAN Studies Program).

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration: Initial six months contract with potentially extended annual contract based on performance, full time (5 days or 35-40 hours per week).

Responsibilities:

• Assisting senior supervisor and program coordinator in determining the ASEAN issues that are relevant and current;
• Conducting research and managing information related to the ASEAN issues determined by the core team;
• Composing policy briefs (in English) with the support of other members of the core team on ASEAN issues determined by the core team;
• Organizing public dialogues and international seminars on ASEAN issues determined by the core team, identifying speakers and target audience and taking responsibility for the proceedings including the administrative issues;
• Actively representing The Habibie Center in ASEAN related forum 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.

Requirements

• Minimum master degree or relevant experience in international relations, international politics, regional studies or other related disciplines with some previous experience in related fields;
• Demonstrated strong knowledge on regional integration issues especially in the ASEAN region, and up-to-date with the general news and events regarding the ASEAN Community and ASEAN countries. Knowledge of international politics and ASEAN issues as well as Chinese studies 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;
• Strongly proficient in both spoken and written English;
• Willing to organize events such as public dialogue and international seminars and to handle administrative issues.
• Solid organizational skills, with a proven ability to prioritize projects with attention to detail;
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including local research organizations, governments and NGOs;
• Experience with handling projects, from concept stage, implementation, and reporting phases.
• 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, 04 December 2020 (Only shortlisted candidates will be notified).