lowongan kerja lsm/ngo, Vacancy Development Economist - Jakarta Based

Our
client, a world organization partnering with Indonesian government, has a program
which one of the largest program in the world with activities that include an
active program of engagement with central economic ministries, community driven
development, education and infrastructure  and helping to strengthen

national efforts to reduce poverty and vulnerability by supporting the
Government of Indonesia in making informed and evidence-based policy and
program decisions, is now currently in high need to recruit  a  highly motivated professional  to
take the challenge in the capacity as:
Development Economist Qualifications
:
1. Personal commitment to issues
of poverty reduction;
2. PhD
in economics (with topical focus on micro-economics, labor and demographic
economics, public economics, economic development, or health, education and
welfare) and at least 4 years of relevant work experience;
3. Excellent
knowledge of programming, econometrics,
and statistical analysis techniques and related principles underlying the
Bank’s economic work;
4. Expert
proficiency with standard econometric software packages (Excel and STATA or
SAS);
5. Experience
in using and managing large-scale quantitative survey data;
6.  Excellent
knowledge of survey instrument design, survey data collection and cleaning;
knowledge of principal sources and retrieval systems of econometric and social
development survey data;
7. Strong
analytical and conceptual skills; ability
to interpret and present statistical information;
8. Strong
communication skills; able to effectively communicate in English (writing and
speaking);
9. Demonstrated
commitment to teamwork and working with multidisciplinary teams, but is also
self-motivated and
able to work independently.
10. Knowledge
of political economy in Indonesia related to poverty reduction and social
protection is an asset.
Responsibilities:
1. Undertake literature reviews
and analyze existing information to contribute to reports on a range of issues
relating to poverty reduction and social protection;
2. Independently
prepare research designs and work plans for the implementation of assigned
research projects;
3. Independently
carry out assigned analytical activities
that respond to external requests from government partners and internal
requests from within the Bank;
4. Maintain
large-scale secondary databases (including BPS-Statistics Indonesia data such
as Susenas, Podes, Population Census, Sakernas, Survei Industry, or other data);
5. Participate
in preparing, managing and implementing survey instruments;
6. When
assigned, be responsible for the procurement, administration and monitoring of
contractors carrying out survey or analytical activities for the organization;
7. Participate
in missions as a team member to participate in quantitative research and to
collect/analyze data as well as exchange information with government/private
sector officials;
8. Provide
a significant role in the interpretation of analytical findings, formulation of key
messages, and identification of policy implications and recommendations that
are supported by the evidence;
9. Prepare
policy memos based on analytical findings; write major sections of research
reports;
10. Provide
a leading role inthe delivery of technical advice to government partners in response to key
issues and the development of systems related to the improved delivery of
poverty reduction and social protection policies and programs;
The
appointed candidates will be offered an attractive compensation package and 2
years Full time Position. To apply, please e-mail your resume to: deborah.tobing@peak-executive.com