COUNTRY: Indonesia
START DATE: As soon as possible
LENGTH OF COMMITMENT: Two years
EDUCATION: Master's
EXPERIENCE: 4 years or more
ORGANIZATION: J-PAL Southeast Asia at LPEM FEB UI
LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT: English and Indonesian
Job Description
J-PAL
Southeast Asia, based at the Institute for Economic and Social Research
at the University of Indonesia (LPEM-FEBUI) seeks a qualified applicant
for the position of Research Manager (RM)
for a variety of projects in Indonesia. This mid-level management
position offers an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and
to have significant responsibility in a vibrant organization
undertaking cutting-edge development research.
The
Research Managers will report directly to the Executive Director, and
will collaborate with the office’s Scientific Directors from MIT and
Harvard University.
The
RM will be responsible for performing a variety tasks including, but
not limited to: overseeing several research associates and their
projects; managing and negotiating contracts with survey firms;
designing survey questionnaires; providing guidance to pilot exercises,
study designs and surveying instruments; assisting in checking,
analyzing data, and in the writing of project reports and policy memos;
coordinating with local partners, including government, running the
programs being evaluated; and supporting outreach to policymakers in
country. The RM will also assist in the development and implementation
of new research projects related to topics such as Microfinance,
Agriculture and Governance.
The Research Manager will be based in Jakarta, but can expect to travel to rural and urban project sites across Indonesia.
Responsibilities include:
Research and Relationship management:
• Directly oversee and provide guidance to in-country Research Associates and their respective projects
• Build and maintain strong relationships with researchers working on randomized evaluations in the Southeast Asia region
• Collaborate
with potential partners, J-PAL SEA management and PIs on the
development, conceptual design and implementation of randomized
evaluations
• Contribute
to building systems that facilitate good research practices by our
affiliates, including data security and confidentiality, registering
trials, making data sets public
Budget Management
• Work with the J-PAL SEA management team and PIs to develop budgets and coordinate all aspects of grant submission to donors
• Monitor
anticipated and actual costs charged to project budgets, regularly
communicate these to PIs, and identify and prevent potential overruns
Reporting and Communication
• Establish
and maintain processes and systems for effective communication,
including reporting, with Research Associates, PIs and J-PAL SEA
management
• Provide routine verbal and written updates on project activities to stakeholders, including PIs and J-PAL SEA management
• Coordinate the preparation of summary reports and dissemination materials
• Proactively identify and conduct, in coordination with J-PAL SEA management, outreach activities
Organizational:
Support tasks that advance the mission of J-PAL SEA, including
recruiting and on boarding, and mentoring junior staff, building
external relationships, and helping with conferences to spur new
research collaborations and disseminate research results.
Qualifications:
• Education:
Master’s degree (or higher) in Economics, Finance, Business,
Development or related field. Well-qualified Bachelor’s candidates with
significant related work experience will also be considered. Strong
interest in international development policy as demonstrated by
coursework and/or professional experience.
• Experience: 4 or more years of relevant experience in research and management.
• Communication: Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. Indonesian language skill is preferred.
• Time
Management: Proven ability to multitask and successfully complete
projects on tight deadlines with little supervision. A willingness to
work hard, be self-motivated, and learn will be essential for doing well
in this position.
• Willingness
to travel: Position may require travel throughout the region to meet
with senior policymakers in government agencies, NGOs, foundations and
international development organizations as well as follow-up work to
promote research projects and other policy and capacity building
initiatives.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage projects independently.
• All nationalities can apply
Preferred Qualifications:
• Econometric Analysis
• Academic research experience
• Familiarity with experimental research design and varied data collection methods
• Project management and financial management
• Knowledge of an Indonesian language,
How to Apply
Please send an email to jpalseajobs@povertyactionlab. org and jobs@poverty-action.org by October 28, 2016 with these instructions exactly:
1. Use the following as the email subject line: “J-PAL SEA, Research Manager.”
Please do not include any other text in the body of the e-mail. Adding
extra text will interfere with the processing of your application
2. Attach PDF copies of your CV, academic transcripts, and a cover letter no longer than 500 words.
The cover letter should discuss how you meet the aforementioned
position requirements, emphasizing relevant skills and experience, as
well as why you are interested in working with J-PAL SEA
Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed. Applications will be reviewed on a
rolling basis. Interested candidates are advised to apply at the
earliest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for interviews.
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