In an upcoming project, the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies is going to conduct research and provide policy recommendations regarding Indonesian agriculture. This sector is currently not equipped to provide affordable quality food and improve nutrition in Indonesia. It suffers from low productivity, insufficient quality, and high production costs. The purpose of the research project is to prepare a road map for agricultural reforms with sustainable solutions to improve the productivity of the agriculture sector and to strengthen food security in Indonesia.
The Center for Indonesian Policy Studies is now looking for a Researcher. This position will mainly work on food security and agriculture, but also includes research on topics in the areas of education, digital economy, and economic opportunities. Some traveling might be required for field research, once the current public health crisis has ended.
Requirements:
- Indonesian national with a Master degree in agricultural economics, economics, public policy, and other related social science majors
- Minimum 4 years of experience in conducting research on public policy issues
- Practical experience in fieldwork, interviews, and gathering/analyzing data
- Knowledgeable in various research methodologies
- Proven academic writing skills
- Fluent in both written and spoken English
- Good analytical skills and a strong interest in Indonesia’s social and economic development
- Good leadership skills and ability to work autonomously both as an individual and in a team
- Able to work under pressure and meet agreed deadlines
- Experience in operating statistical software for data processing is an advantage
Responsibilities:
- Conducting public policy research in-focus areas of CIPS research
- Delivering policy papers of publishable quality in a timely manner
- Conducting and driving research and advocacy efforts
- Utilizing various professional sources to find and extract pertinent information
- Performing evaluative analysis of selected resources and current data
- Formulating effective and efficient research processes
- Identifying market trends and patterns
- Designing and conducting surveys, questionnaires, etc. specific to research requirements
- Speaking in CIPS seminars, interviews, meetings, and discussions with relevant stakeholders and policymakers to advocate research results
- Representing CIPS in external events, such as webinars, focus group discussions, and conferences
- Building and maintaining partnerships with representatives of other organizations with similar interests and focus areas, including research institutes, government agencies, NGOs, etc.
- Document, report, and present research findings to management and external stakeholders
Submit your application by the latest on 25 October 2020 here. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.