Job Vacancy 2 Positions

JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Communications Officer

Location: The Habibie Center

The Habibie Center Building

Jl. Kemang Selatan No. 98

Jakarta 12560, INDONESIA

Background

As part of the drive to increase the visibility of The Habibie Center (THC), THC is strengthening its Communications Team. A Communications Officer will be part of this team and will primarily provide both technical and administrative support to the team.

A Communications Officer assists the team with all aspects of communications activities including publications, documentation, maintain data base contacts, media relations and other public relations activities as well as general administrative tasks. 

Job Description

Reporting to the Deputy Director of Operations, and under the overall supervision of Executive Director, a Communications Officer will:

•     Managing internal and external publications (annual report, journals, newsletters)

•     Assist in organizing events: logistics and documentations

•     Write press release/news/articles for periodic publications

•     Update website contents (texts and photos)

•     Assist in maintaining relationship with stakeholders (public relations)

•     Writing and translating (English/Bahasa Indonesia) articles/news for the organization's website, Annual Report and other communications materials 

•     Assist the Executive Director in managing the organization's event/meeting schedules and correspondence. 

•     Perform other tasks as may be required by the team

•     Conduct general admin work

Qualifications:

•     Undergraduate degree in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations, Political Sciences or other related disciplines with some previous experience in related fields

•     Photography and graphic design skills

•     Experience in event organizing

•     Computer literacy

•     Quick learner and easily adapts to the work environment

•     Excellent working knowledge of written and spoken English and Indonesian

•     Pleasant personality (friendly, team player, creative with an interest in taking on a variety of tasks) and possess a good work ethics 

•     Interest in democracy and human rights issues

•     Committed to The Habibie Center for the duration of work contract (min 1 year)

Send your CV and cover letter to natassa@habibiecenter.or.id (via e-mail only – applications sent via other than e-mail will not be accepted) no later than Friday, July 10, 2015. (Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)

JOB VACANCY

Job Title: Full-time researchers (ASEAN Studies Program)

Background

The Habibie Center is expanding its ASEAN Studies Program and developing programs and research related to ASEAN and the three pillars:

As part of this endeavor, a team of researchers will be required to fulfill our main activity outputs:

•       Produce regular policy papers on a bimonthly basis on ASEAN Issues;

•       Organize regular public dialogues on a monthly basis on ASEAN Topics;

•       Organize international seminars on ASEAN issues

As part of its core team, The Habibie Center plans to hire full-time researchers (ASEAN Studies Program).

Location: Jakarta, Indonesia

Duration: 12 months (starts August, 2015), full time (5 days or 35-40 hours per week).

Initial one-year hire period (extendable based on performance)

Responsibilities:

• Assisting senior supervisor and program coordinator in determining the ASEAN issues that are relevant and current;
• Conducting research, collecting data and managing information related to the general ASEAN issues determined by the core team;
• Composing bimonthly policy briefs (in English) with the support of other members of the core team on ASEAN issues determined by the core team;
• Organizing regular public dialogues on general ASEAN issues determined by the core team, identifying speakers and target audience and taking responsibility for the proceedings;
• Actively representing The Habibie Center in ASEAN related forum and events on ASEAN in Jakarta and the region. including preparing short written;
• Attending external seminars, workshops and other events on behalf of The Habibie Center and reporting back on any topical issues;
• Assisting The Habibie Center with other activities/events when the need arises.

Requirements (researcher on social/cultural/international law)

•       Minimum undergraduate (Bachelors) degree in social science, economy, or international relations. Candidates with cultural studies or international law background are strongly encouraged to apply;

•       Demonstrated strong knowledge on regional economic integration issues especially in the ASEAN region, and up-to-date with the general news and events regarding ASEAN and ASEAN countries. Knowledge of international relations issues concerning ASEAN and their partners is an advantage;

•       Previous working experience in a similar role, and specifically experienced in writing policy briefs, academic articles and op-ed (in English and Bahasa Indonesia) that deals with qualitative and quantitative data;

•       Strong research, written (English and Bahasa Indonesia), analytical, and organizational skills;

•       Solid organizational skills, with a proven ability to prioritize projects with attention to detail;

•       Fluent Indonesian and English language skills. Knowledge of a third Asian language is an advantage;

•       Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including local research organizations, governments and NGOs;

•       Integrity, professional discretion and ability to interact effectively with diverse partners.

Send your CV, cover letter and writing samples to natassa@habibiecenter.or.id (via e-mail only – applications sent via other than e-mail will not be accepted) no later than Friday, July 10, 2015. (Only shortlisted candidates will be notified)