Job Brief
Qualitative Research Specialist
Program Background
Poverty Alleviation and Comprehensive, Inclusive and Adaptive Social Protection (PROAKTIF) is a new three-year partnership between the Government of Australia and the Government of Indonesia, to strengthen Indonesia’s social protection policies and systems. A central feature of the program is that it provides support to the Secretariat of the National Team for the Acceleration of Poverty Reduction (TNP2K), a policy think tank which provides evidence-based policy advice and coordination across a range of GoI ministries and agencies. This longstanding partnership has contributed to Australia and Indonesia’s joint goals to address poverty and inequality and reduce barriers to inclusive economic growth.
PROAKTIF has two outcomes that emphasize Australia’s intent to support and empower the TNP2K Secretariat over the next three years: 1) TNP2K makes an effective contribution to reforming and improving poverty alleviation programs in Indonesia, and 2) Enabling facility optimises TNP2K performance, including in the promotion of GEDSI and performance monitoring.
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The Role
Qualitative Research Specialist supports the Manager of Research, Development and Data Management Unit in conducting research and developing national targeting systems and implementing approach and complementing quantitative analyses.
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- Advanced degree in sociology, economics, political science, or related areas.
- Demonstrated capability in research and analysis on complex institutional and structural issues; articulate issues and recommend solutions.
- Minimum 5 years of relevant work experience on issues related to poverty targeting, social assistance, social inclusion, institutional policy, and equality.
- Proven track of records in the research in poverty, social assistance, social inclusion, and equality.
- Extensive experience in managing and implementing qualitative field research design.
- Experience running qualitative studies, including in data collection design, implementation, and analysis.
- Deep understanding of Indonesian policy, programs, administration system and having experiences in policy development and reform.
- A good grasp of policy developments, secondary literature, and policy initiatives underway within Indonesia and globally.
- Proven substantial formal training in qualitative research methods.
- Familiarity with statistical analysis software packages such as STATA/SPSS/SAS is advantageous.
- Proven experience working on gender equality, women’s empowerment and/or inclusive development, more broadly, for public or private and/or other non-governmental sectors.
- Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills.
- Proven record of strong client relations, with ability to work in sensitive situations, challenging policy environments, and within GoI institutions / ministries.
- Proven record of providing prompt and quality response to client requests.
- Ability to effectively communicate internally and externally, share information with colleagues, clients, and management.
- Excellent presentational and writing skills are required.
- Dedication to working in teams.
- Able to work very effectively with a range of government agencies, development partners (including donors, multilateral agencies, and non-government agencies).
- A strong record of working across organizational boundaries is required.
- Ability to prioritize and manage time efficiently.
- Can handle multiple tasks effectively and coordinate a team to meet deadlines.
- Ability to manage uncertainty and adjust to a changing work program.
- Fluent in written and spoken both Bahasa Indonesia and English.
- Willing and able to travel for work.
The remuneration level at which the position is engaged is Locally Engaged Staff and will be based on the successful candidates’ relevant skills and experience. This is a fixed-term position.
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A combined 1 (one) pdf file consists of your CV and a cover letter addressing the Selection Criteria, Essential Experience and Knowledge, and Desirable.
APPLICATIONS CLOSE 26 May 2023, 17h00 Jakarta Time.
Should this role be of interest, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Kindly note only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
