Background

PROJECT TITLE                                  : Policy and Training

COUNTRY                                             : Indonesia

START DATE                                        : Tuesday, December 1, 2015

LENGTH OF COMMITMENT             : 3
months

EDUCATION                                        : Bachelor’s

                                                                  Some bachelor’s

ORGANIZATION                                  : J-PAL Southeast Asia at LPEM
FEB UI

Job Description

J-PAL Southeast Asia, based at the
Institute for Economics and Social Research at the University of Indonesia
(LPEM FEB UI), seeks
qualified applicants for an internship position in J-PAL SEA. This
position offer an opportunity to gain first-hand experience in project
development, policy outreach and capacity building in an organization
undertaking cutting-edge development research

The Intern will
work closely with the Policy Team to develop projects in the areas of but not
limited to urban
services, microfinance and agriculture. S/he will also provide support for
various upcoming policy and training events.

The selected candidate will be
placed at the J-PAL SEA office in the University of Indonesia campus in Salemba,
Central Jakarta.

Tasks

The Intern will
perform a variety of tasks including, but not limited to:

·        
Conducting
background research on social topics, including desk research, field
observations and write-ups;

·        
Assisting in
the preparation of materials for J-PAL’s policy outreach work, including
drafting summaries, briefs, memos, updates, and presentations;

·        
Assisting in
organizing upcoming conferences, training, workshops and seminars; and

·        
Assisting in
the management of contacts and project databases

Desired Qualifications and Experience

·        
A bachelor’s
degree (completed or in progress);

·        
Excellent
management and organizational skills;

·        
Fluency and
excellent communication skills in English and Indonesian;

·        
Flexible,
self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player;

·        
Proficiency with
MS Office applications;

·        
Proficiency
with design software is a plus;

·        
Familiarity
with randomized controlled trials is a plus;

·        
Interest in social
and development issues;

·        
Willingness
to work in the field.

Note
on Work Authorizations: You must have work authorization in
Indonesia (either by being an Indonesian national or otherwise)

How to Apply

Please
send an email to [email protected]  following these instructions exactly:

1.     Use the following as the
email subject line “J-PAL SEA P&T Intern.”

2.     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. 

3.     Attach PDF copies of your
CV, your academic transcripts (if already graduated), 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 and how this experience will contribute to fulfilling
their future academic and professional plans.

Incomplete
applications will not be reviewed.  Shortlisted applicants will be
contacted for interviews.