About the Role
Requirements
Indonesian national with a Master Degree in economics, public policy, political economy, international relations, sociology, law, and other related social science majors.
Minimum 3 years of experience in preparing and conducting research on public policy issues.
Fluent in written and spoken English
Practical experience in fieldwork, interviews, and gathering/analyzing data. Sound methodological knowledge in social science research (e.g., case studies, ethnography, mixed methods) is an advantage.
A research portfolio on agriculture and/or food security policy or a PhD within these areas is preferred.
An analytical mindset and critical-thinking skills, and a high interest in Indonesia’s social and economic development
Good leadership skills to work autonomously both as individual and in a team
Able to work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines
A publication history (academic articles, analyses, op-eds)
Responsibilities
Formulating and conducting policy research, data collection, conducting regulatory analysis (laws, ministerial regulations), analyzing and evaluating research results, designing practical policy recommendations, and presenting them in the form of policy papers, policy briefs, and other research outputs written in clear and easy-to-understand language.
Responding to research and policy problems, writing and disseminating research findings in policy papers, policy briefs, presentations, op-eds, press releases and other research outputs related to its research focus.
Refining research strategies and approaches, recommending improvements, and implementing new methods and procedures to improve research quality and team productivity.
Developing research objectives and research methods for grant proposals or research collaborations.
Managing research projects, which includes project management, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget, managing research personnel, and presenting the research findings internally and in public dissemination.
Organizing seminars, meetings, and discussions with relevant stakeholders and policymakers to advocate research results
Conducting both research and advocacy efforts and supporting grant reporting in accordance with the official commitments to the donors
Building and maintaining partnership with organizations with similar interest and focus area, including the private sector, business associations, research institutes, local community, government agencies, NGOs, etc.
About the Company
The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies (CIPS) is an independent, non-profit and non-partisan think tank that advocates for practical policy reforms informed by evidence-based policy research and analysis. Our policy perspectives are based on the belief that only civil, political, and economic freedom allows Indonesians to achieve greater prosperity.
CIPS shares policy recommendations with decision-makers in Indonesia’s legislative and executive branches of government. We are financially supported by individuals and organizations who appreciate the independence of our analysis.