Under broad direction of the Governing Board, the thought leadership of the President, the guidance of the Chief Economist and other senior management officials, the (Senior) Policy Fellow for Policy Design and Operation(s) are expected to play a leading role in the delivery of high-quality knowledge products and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and outline actionable policy options based on ERIA’s academic research findings.
2. Provide strategic advice at regional and national levels in ASEAN and Emerging Asia, in particular. India or Vietnam, and stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.
3. Translate regional policy initiatives into research agendas and foster policy innovation in collaboration with ERIA research team.
4. Lead and facilitate ERIA’s communications with policymakers in ASEAN and Emerging Asia, in particular, in India or Vietnam, including leaders, ministers, and senior officials across various policy areas.
5. Design and implement ASEAN’s consultation framework in close communication with both internal and external economists.
6. Engage with key stakeholders—such as governments, industries, academia, and other international and non-governmental organizations—through knowledge management, policy guidance, technical assistance, and capacity building.
7. Perform other related duties as assigned by the President, COO, Chief Economist and/or other senior management officials.

Qualifications:

1. An advanced degree in economics, development, public policy, or a related field.
2. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within a multicultural team.
3. Extensive experience communicating with the governments of ASEAN and Emerging Asia, in particular, India or Vietnam, is strongly
4. Analytical and research skills with experience in general in economics, trade, energy, and other related fields within ASEAN and East Asia.
5. Ability to effectively present key findings to public audiences.
6. Excellent writing skills, with proven track record of delivering high-quality publications.
7. Experience in the handling of data sources

Language:

1. Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
2. Proficiency of additional languages, particularly Vietnamese or Hindi would be a great asset.

Working Conditions and Terms of Employment:

1. Salary and benefits: ERIA offers an internationally competitive salary, with accommodation and education allowances. Salary is denominated in US dollars.
2. Term: the appointment is for fixed term of 1 or 2 years, with the possibility of renewal upon reappointment by the President depending on performance and the continuation of the project(s).
3. Working location

ERIA Annex Office

Sentral Senayan II, 5th, 6th, 15th Floors, Jl. Asia Afrika No. 8, Gelora Bung Karno, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat 10270, Indonesia

ERIA Headquarters

The ASEAN Secretariat, 70A Jl. Sisingamangaraja, Jakarta 12110, Indonesia

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send the following documents to [email protected]:

• A complete CV, including list of recent publications
• A 2-3 minute self-introduction video in English
• Contact details of one or two referee(s)

Please include '(Senior) Policy Fellow for Policy Design and Operation' in the email subject line. ERIA only accepts applications submitted through this email address.

Application Deadline: 24 February 2025, 6:00 PM Jakarta time

Start Date: As Soon As Possible

Note: ERIA does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. For questions, please contact [email protected]. For additional information, visit the ERIA website at http://www.eria.org.