*JOB VACANCY*
*Job Title: Full-time researcher**s** (**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@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx* <natassa@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>* (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)**.*
