Vacant Position: Economic Policy Officer Code: EPO (2 positions)

Perkumpulan Prakarsa is a national think tank based in Jakarta 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 two vacant positions in our team as an Economic Policy Officer (EPO). Both are 12 (twelve) months initial contract based position which are extended into permanent staff position upon achievement and program needs, with job 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, academics and media 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 Organizations.


Qualification:
* An Indonesian citizens, preferably lives around Jabodetabek.
* A minimum of undergraduate degree in Public Finance, Economics of Development or other relevant discipline. Master’s degree is preferable.
* A minimum of 2 (years) years proven working experience in similar position.
* Have strong quantitative and qualitative data analytical skills.
* Have knowledge and understanding in economic and social policy issues in general and knowledge and possession in tax policy/national budget/financial sector in particular.
* Previous research or advocacy experience in economic and social policy issues is an advantage.
* Familiar with quantitative data / statistics software program (eg, Stata, Eviews, SPSS, etc) is an advantage.
* Excellent communication skills and English fluency (both oral & writing).
* Excellent organizational skills and creativity.
* Developed sense of initiative and problem solving attitude.
* Ability to work independently.
* Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.

This position is an equal opportunity, but women candidates are encouraged to apply. Prakarsa promotes a convenient working environment for candidates who strive to learn and facilitates staff self-development.


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
Email Subject : EPO
Deadline: 15 June 2014






Vacant Position: Economic Policy Officer Code: EPO (2 positions)

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