*Job Vacancy: National Research Consultant*
*Position Location: Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand,
Singapore, and Vietnam*
*Brief Description:IBI* is searching for a Short-Term consultant to support
USAID's ASEAN Policy Implementation (API) Project by conducting research
that informs the current status and implementation of Digital Data
Governance in ASEAN Member States (Brunei Darussalam, Indonesia, Malaysia,
Thailand, Singapore, and Vietnam), with an interest in its relation to
ASEAN Single Windows (ASW)/National Single Windows (NSWs).
The ASEAN Policy Implementation Project (API) funded by USAID/ASEAN is to
accelerate implementation of key ASEAN policy agreements at the national
level to advance economic prosperity and rules-based governance in the
Indo-Pacific region. USAID, through the API project, works toward:
- Identifying concrete needs and opportunities to advance the
implementation of targeted ASEAN policies at the national level.
- Providing technical assistance to ASEAN Member States to strengthen
the implementation of targeted ASEAN Policies.
*Key Responsibilities:*
- Conduct a desk review of the implementation status of the ASEAN
Framework on Digital Data Governance with regards to data classification
and restrictions to cross border data flows, if any and investigate further
the ASEAN Single Window (ASW) and the National Single Window (NSW) digital
data governance structure
- Identify relevant stakeholders and create a stakeholder map to seek an
understanding on the concrete needs and opportunities under the ASEAN
Framework on Digital Data Governance
- Develop a list of recommendations based on the findings to address the
needs and challenges of data governance, focusing on free cross-border data
flow mechanism, information security (including data protection and data
privacy), and digital signature (Certificate of Authority), especially in
the e-commerce sector as well as the digital payment industry.
- Update the Digital Integration Framework Action Plan (DIFAP) Matrix
provided by the project team
- Identify a list of projects supporting the implementation of the ASEAN
Single Window and ASEAN Digital Data Governance
- Desk research on new ASEAN agreements, outcomes of ASEAN meetings, the
progress of implementation of ASEAN policy/agreements, if relevant
- Other duties as assigned.
*Deliverables:*
- Report on the status of implementation of the ASEAN Framework on
Digital Data Governance. This includes the latest progress of
implementation on the ASW and NSW.
- Stakeholder map on Digital Data Governance ecosystem
- Recommendations to address needs and challenges of digital data
governance in the country, including in relation to ASW and National Single
Window
- Update and complete country matrix on DIFAP
- List of projects supporting the implementation of the digital data
governance and National Single Window.
*Key Qualifications:Must Have*
- Master’s degree in fields of economics, international trade,
international political economy or related fields, PhD preferred.
(Bachelor’s degree may be acceptable with higher levels of work experience)
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience
- Economic Growth background, especially in areas covered by the AEC
Blueprint 2025. Preference with understanding of the ASEAN Single Window
and/or Digital Data Governance
- Familiarity with ASEAN regional integration efforts with technical
expertise in the subject matter will also be considered
- Native speaker & writer of local language
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Intermediate to Advanced MS Office/Word skills.
*Desired:*
Experience working with a national university, think-tank or other research
institution, on issues related to economic growth and governance
Understanding of USAID’s Indo Pacific Strategy and familiarity with
bi-lateral missions in ASEAN Member States (AMS).
*To Apply:*
Please go to https://www.ibi-usa.com/job-opportunities and upload your
resume for the National Research Consultant position. IBI appreciates all
applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. No phone
calls please.
*For full consideration, please apply by: December 17, 2020*
For more information about IBI International, please visit www.ibi-usa.com.
IBI is an equal opportunity employer.
