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The Department of Politics and Social Change, CSIS Indonesia, is looking for a full-time Project Research Assistant for the Safer Internet Lab (SAIL).

Application submission deadline: 25 January 2023

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Recruitment

Full-Time Project Research Assistant for Safer Internet Lab (SAIL)

Main roles and responsibilities

  • Working under the Department of Politics and Social Change at CSIS to organise and administer activities within the Safer Internet Lab (SAIL) project
  • Coordinate with CSIS and SAIL partner institutions in implementing activities and key deliverables
  • Monitor, report, and evaluate SAIL project implementation and budget use
  • Manage project’s documentation and reports
  • Conduct studies on addressing the source of information disorder in Indonesia
  • Facilitate SAIL’s research methods, such as FGDs or interviews, as a part of the SAIL’s research directives

Qualifications

  • Indonesian citizen.
  • A bachelor’s degree in the Social and Political Science disciplines
  • Established competency and know-how in managing/handling a research project will be preferred.
  • Work experience (6-24 months) in project management in the following sectors: government, private, universities, CSOs/NGOs, and international donors. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
  • Excellent command of English and Indonesian in written and verbal form. Proficiency in other languages is a plus.
  • Strong communication and cross-stakeholder management skills
  • Highly committed to working in the research sector as a project research assistant
  • Research experience(s) and interest in the intersection between digital policy and governance, particularly in its social and political aspect
  • Familiarity with topics around disinformation/misinformation and/or content moderation
  • Eagerness to learn, and ability to manage multiple streams of assignments in a timely manner

Applicants are expected to send the required documents as mentioned below in electronic form (PDF):

  • Application letter that includes a brief statement on the applicant’s area of expertise and a personal motivation statement on working at CSIS.
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV), attached with a recent picture (colour-passport size).
  • Academic transcript
  • Writing sample (Indonesian or English)
  • Reference or recommendation letters from the leadership/supervisor of the applicant’s past workplace or the applicant’s academic supervisor.
  • Project portfolio

Application submission deadline: 25 January 2023

Project Research Assistant is a one-year (12 months) contract-based position from February 2023 to January 2024. Deferment or revocation is not possible. The selected candidate is entitled to:

  • A monthly salary
  • An office room at Pakarti Centre
  • Organisation email address
  • Other competitive benefits

CSIS is a non-profit organization that prioritizes the principles of equal opportunity and non-discriminatory. Recruitment processes are held publicly and pay attention to the principles of meritocracy.

Fellowships are mainly targeted to facilitate students who are completing their PhD theses. Opportunities for post-doctoral or non-degree fellowships are also open. CSIS will provide visiting fellows with an office space, access to our library and other physical facilities (subject to space availabilities). CSIS can also provide letter of reference upon request, provided that visiting fellows fulfill their responsibilities.

Visiting fellows are required to fulfill the following responsibilities:

  1. Visiting fellows will be subject to administrative fees to cover meals and use of Internet and printers
  2. Visiting fellows are required to give at least one presentation relevant to their research topic during their stay in CSIS. This exercise will further encourage exchanges of views between the respected fellow and researchers or other scholars in CSIS
  3. Detailed arrangement of the seminar can be made with CSIS staff
  4. Visiting fellows are required to be based in CSIS while conducting their fellowship. Should they need to conduct research-related activities outside of CSIS, these have to be consulted with the relevant fellowship coordinator
  5. Additionally, visiting fellow is expected to contribute at least one article, either in English or Indonesian, to one of CSIS journals (Indonesian Quarterly and/or Analisis CSIS) during or after their stay. Detailed information on writing guidelines is available at journals.csis.or.id

For application, please send your Curriculum Vitae (with recent photograph) and letter expressing interest to:

CSIS Fellowships and Internships Programs
Jl. Tanah Abang III No.23 – 27, Jakarta 10160, Indonesia
Email: fellow-intern@csis.or.id
Ph. (+62-21) 3865532 | Fx. (+62-21) 3847517

The internship program at CSIS aims to provide students with an opportunity to work and conduct research on issues pertinent to Indonesia. Internship opportunities are only available for those holding at least an undergraduate degree in majors relevant to CSIS' research topics. Internship positions are available for Fall, Spring, and Summer Terms. Internship duration may vary between 10 to 16 weeks.

Following the development of the COVID-19 pandemic in Jakarta and Indonesia, please be noted the following changes regarding the internship application during the COVID-19 pandemic.

  • The internship is a combination between remote internship and in-person.
  • The in-person internship complies with CSIS' Work-from-Home policy which is subject to monthly review based on the latest development

 

Research Internship
 
Knowledge Management Internship
Requirements   Requirements
  • 3rd year or 4th year undergraduate/master’s student or fresh graduate with economics/politics/international relations background
  • Strong interest in international, regional (East Asia, Asia Pacific or ASEAN) and Indonesia’s domestic issues
  • Experience in quantitative and/or qualitative methodologies and research techniques preferred
  • Strong analytical, writing, communication and teamwork skills
  
  • 3rd year or 4th year undergraduate student or fresh graduate
  • Majoring in communications, visual communication design, computer science, library science, economics, international relations, social-political science, or any other relevant fields
  • Knowledgeable and experienced in one, or a few of the following skills:
    • Social media management
    • Graphic design
    • IT and computer networking
    • Digital library management and archiving
    • Photography
    • Video editing
  • High-level English proficiency is essential
Application   Application
please submit your application i.e. Curriculum Vitae (with recent photograph) and motivation letter here
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interested candidate for Knowledge Management Internship may apply using this form:

Application for both research and KM internship needs to be sent before the deadlines below

Fall (Sept – Dec)          : July 15th
Spring (Jan – Apr)       : November 15th
Summer (May – Aug)  : March 15th

What we offer:

  • Access to our events (e.g. national/international conference, seminar and discussion) and library’s collection
  • Hands on research experience especially in foreign and Indonesia’s domestic policy
  • Opportunity to work and collaborate with our researchers
  • Extensive network in the region
  • Opportunity to publish in our journals

Please note that the internship program is a volunteer, non-payment-based position. Selected candidates will be notified regarding the scope of work, job description as well as other relevant tasks by the head of the respective Department. Only selected candidates will be directly contacted by the manager. If you do not receive any updates, your application has not been successful.