Lowongan Kerja - Officer

Vacant Position: Economic Policy Officer

Code: EPO

Perkumpulan Prakarsa is a Jakarta-based non-government institution which
works in research and production of knowledge in four main development
themes i.e. poverty and inequality, welfare reform (social security,
health, education, etc), fiscal reform (tax and budget) and sustainable
development.

We currently have a vacant position in our team as an Economic Policy
Officer (EPO). This position is a 12 (twelve) months initial contract
based position which could be extended upon achievement and program
needs, with jobs summaries as follows:

·       Managing day-to-day economic-related research and program
activities. These include research and program planning and design,
budgeting, monitoring and coordination with all related parties of our
economic related research and program and correspondence with partners
and donor agencies.

·       Ensuring the quality of research and program through
review of the research reports, inputs on employed methodology, and
supervision of the field work research activities when necessary.

·       Writing insightful analysis of related economic
development strategic issues as part of Prakarsa's research and
publication.

·       Ensuring the compliance of financial management of the
program and research activities.

·       Representing Prakarsa in various government, civil society
and academics forum related to the Prakarsa's research and program
activities at local and national level

·       Participating in the development of research and/or
program proposal

·       Willing to expand her/his social network  among
academia and research institutions inside and outside Indonesia, policy
makers, international and national Non Government Organisations.

Qualification :

·       An Indonesian citizen, no more than 35 years old,
preferably lives around Jabodetabek.

·       A bachelor degree in Economics or Development Economics
(Master or advanced degree is an advantage).

·       A minimum of 2 (years) years proven working experience in
similar position

·       Excellent analytical skills

·       Have knowledge and understanding in economic and social
policy issues in general and knowledge and possession of statistical
skills in particular.

·       Previous research or advocacy experience in economic and
social policy issues is an advantage

·       Excellent communication skills and English fluency (both
oral writing)

·       Excellent organisational skills and creativity

·       Developed sense of initiative and problem solving attitude

·       Ability to work independently

·       Ability to work under tight deadlines

This position is an equal opportunity, but women candidates are
encouraged to apply.

Please send your letter of application and resume with two reference
contacts, and a sample of your writing piece (paper/article) to:

E-mail  : recruit@theprakarsa.org recruit@theprakarsa.org>