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Career Opportunities
Why Join Us?

ERIA is a leading international research institution where top economists work together and conduct research to develop practical policy recommendations for economic integration among the economies of ASEAN and East Asia. ERIA provides great opportunities for staff to tackle and study a broad range of subjects and meet academic and non-academic interests.

Job Opportunities

The Regional Knowledge Centre for Marine Plastic Debris (https://rkcmpd-eria.org/home), was established in October 2019, as part of the Economic Research Institute for ASEAN and East Asia (ERIA). The Regional Knowledge Centre serves as an information platform on marine plastic pollution in ASEAN+3 countries, aiming at (1) supporting research and data collection that contributes to science-based policy formulation, (2) gathering and disseminating scientific knowledge to support solution-orientated initiatives and build public awareness, (3) facilitating national and regional capacity-building activities, (4) developing strong collaborative networks and regional partnerships, and (5) promoting innovations from the private sector. The RKC-MPD has its office in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Given the growing portfolio, the Regional Knowledge Centre is looking to hire a Research Associate to support its research-related activities. The Research Associate will work under the supervision of the Executive members, and in close collaboration with another Research Associate of the Regional Knowledge Centre, among other relevant colleagues in the ERIA office.

Job Duties

Under the direct supervision of the Director and Senior Research Fellow, the successful candidates will perform a wide range of research-related activities, especially, but not limited to, the following:

  1. Conduct literature searches on specified topics as requested.
  2. Assist researchers in maintaining databases and coordinating with statistical agencies.
  3. Provide statistical analysis as requested.
  4. Organise and attend meetings/conferences related to research activities (domestically and internationally).
  5. Provide research-related work which includes writing and/or editing research reports and documents.
  6. Perform other relevant activities contributing to the overall objectives of the Regional Knowledge Centre when needed.

Qualifications

Education and experience

  • Master’s degree in marine plastic debris fields (monitoring, impacts on marine ecosystem etc), environmental science, environmental engineering, environmental management and policy, environmental economics, and/or other related fields with at least 2 years of relevant working experience; or Undergraduate’s degree in the same fields with at least four years of relevant working experience (in the environment sector and sustainable production and consumption may be considered).
  • Strong academic record is necessary.

Key competencies

  • Training and/or experience in conducting quantitative research work is necessary.
  • Essential skills in using some statistical or programming software packages is required.
  • Excellent communication and writing skills in English is essential.
  • Ready to travel when requested domestically and internationally (required).
  • Essential skills in using databases, such as UNComtrade, Ecolex, etc. is highly desired.
  • Capacity to work independently and collectively in a team with the other ERIA staff.
  • Capacity to adapt and take initiatives and ability to undertake simultaneous tasks is essential.
  • Proven experience for having cooperated and communicated with academics and policymakers in the region will be an asset.
  • STATA (not necessary, but preferable).

Appointment Condition

  • Competitive remuneration with health benefit
  • Local hire (Indonesian nationality)

Working Location

Office will be provided at the ERIA Annex Office
Address: Sentral Senayan II, Jl. Asia Afrika No.8, Gelora Bung Karno
Senayan, Jakarta Pusat 10270, Indonesia.

How to Apply

Send the following items to [email protected]:

  • Updated CV (English)
  • Motivation letter in English explaining the relevance of the candidate’s background with the work of the Regional Knowledge Centre of Marine Plastic Debris
  • Research paper(s) written by the candidate most relevant to marine plastic issues (if any)

When you email us, please write 'Application for Research Associate for the RKC-MPD' in the subject field. ERIA only accepts applications submitted through this mail address.

Entry on duty: ASAP

Deadline for application: Until the position is filled.

Please note that ERIA does not charge fees at any stage of our recruitment process. If you have questions in this respect, please feel free to contact us at: [email protected]. For additional information, please refer to the ERIA website: https://www.eria.org.

Under the supervision of the Chief Economist, and the thought leadership of ERIA President and/or other senior management officials, (Senior) Economist/Policy Analyst is expected to play a leading role in the delivery of high-quality knowledge products and analysis on digital economy topics.

Job Duties:

  1. Undertake policy-oriented analysis on finance, climate finance, transition finance, and carbon pricing in East Asia and ASEAN countries.
  2. Conduct data-oriented work.
  3. Provide policy advice and strategies on climate finance, transition finance, and carbon pricing in East Asia and ASEAN countries at regional, country and local levels
  4. Engage with key stakeholders (governments, industries, academes, and other international and non-government organizations).
  5. Perform other related duties as assigned by the ERIA President and/or other senior management officials.

Qualifications:

  1. Advanced degrees in finance, economics, macroeconomics, environmental economics or any other related fields.
  2. Strong familiarity and knowledge in on climate finance, transition finance, and carbon pricing in Asia and related fields, including knowledge of applying technologies and innovations.
  3. Working experience in and conducting projects related to economic policy and development in Asia, particularly in think tanks, research institutes, central banks and governments.
  4. Excellent research and writing skills, with proven expertise in delivering high-quality written documents for publications. Knowledge of and research experience in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia are strongly preferred.
  5. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, with independent yet collaborative approach to work, and with high proficiency in oral and written English.

Working Conditions and Terms of Employment

  1. Salary and benefits: Internationally competitive salary, with accommodation and education allowance. It is denominated in US dollars.
  2. Term: 1 or 2-year fixed-term appointment in principle, renewable upon reappointment by the President, depending on performance and 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, or

Headquarters

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

How to Apply

Send the following to [email protected]: (i) complete CV including recent publications, (ii) one or two referee(s).  (ERIA only accepts applications submitted through this email address.

When you email us, please write '(Senior) Economist/Policy Analyst-Climate Finance and Carbon Pricing' in the subject field. ERIA only accepts applications submitted through this mail address.

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Deadline for application: 26 December 2024

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

Under the supervision of the Chief Economist, and the thought leadership of ERIA President and/or other senior management officials, (Senior) Economist/Policy Analyst on Human Capital Development is expected to play a leading role in the delivery of high-quality knowledge products and analysis on digital economy topics.

Job Duties:

  1. Undertake policy-oriented analysis on human capital development and education in East Asia and ASEAN countries, from the viewpoint of economic and development policies.
  2. Construct data set and conduct data-oriented work.
  3. Provide policy advice and strategies on human capital development in East Asia and ASEAN countries, including economic and development policy in general.
  4. Engage with key stakeholders (governments, industries, academes, and other international and non-government organizations).
  5. Perform other related duties as assigned by the ERIA President and/or other senior management officials.

Qualifications:

  1. Advanced degrees in human capital development, education economics, economics, development, public policy, Asian studies or any other related fields.
  2. Strong familiarity and knowledge in human capital development, economics and development in Asia and related fields, including knowledge of applying technologies and innovations.
  3. Working experience in and conducting projects related to economic policy and development in Asia, particularly in think tanks, research institutes and governments.
  4. Excellent research and writing skills, with proven expertise in delivering high-quality written documents for publications. Knowledge of and research experience in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia are strongly preferred.
  5. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, with independent yet collaborative approach to work, and with high proficiency in oral and written English.

Working Conditions and Terms of Employment

  1. Salary and benefits: Internationally competitive salary, with accommodation and education allowance. It is denominated in US dollars.
  2. Term: 1 or 2-year fixed-term appointment in principle, renewable upon reappointment by the President, depending on performance and 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.

Headquarters

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

How to Apply

Send the following to [email protected]: (i) complete CV including recent publications, (ii) two or three minutes video of self-introduction in English, (iii) one or two referee(s).

When you email us, please write '(Senior) Economist/Policy Analyst on Human Capital Development' in the subject field.

ERIA only accepts applications submitted through this mail address.

Start date: As Soon As Possible

Deadline for application: 26 December 2024

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

Under the supervision of the Chief Economist, and the thought leadership of ERIA President and/or other senior management officials, (Senior) Economist/Policy Analyst is expected to play a leading role in the delivery of high-quality knowledge products and analysis on digital economy topics.

Job Duties:

  1. Undertake policy-oriented analysis on a broad range of areas in economic and development policy in East Asia and ASEAN countries, including macroeconomic policy, fiscal and monetary policy, public policy, environmental economic policy.
  2. Construct data set and conduct data-oriented work.
  3. Provide policy advice and strategies on economic and development in in East Asia and ASEAN countries at regional, country and local levels.
  4. Engage with key stakeholders (governments, industries, academes, and other international and non-government organizations).
  5. Perform other related duties as assigned by the ERIA President and/or other senior management officials.

Qualifications:

  1. Advanced degrees in economics, development, macroeconomics, finance, environmental economics, Asian studies, statistics, or any other related fields.
  2. Strong familiarity and knowledge in development in Asia and related fields, including knowledge of applying technologies and innovations.
  3. Working experience in and conducting projects related to economic policy and development in Asia, particularly in think tanks, research institutes, central banks and governments.
  4. Excellent research and writing skills, with proven expertise in delivering high-quality written documents for publications. Knowledge of and research experience in Southeast Asia, East Asia, and South Asia are strongly preferred.
  5. Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment, with independent yet collaborative approach to work, and with high proficiency in oral and written English.

Working Conditions and Terms of Employment

  1. Salary and benefits: Internationally competitive salary, with accommodation and education allowance. It is denominated in US dollars.
  2. Term: 1 or 2-year fixed-term appointment in principle, renewable upon reappointment by the President, depending on performance and 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

Headquarters

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

How to Apply

Send the following to [email protected]: (i) complete CV including recent publications, (ii) two or three minutes video of self-introduction in English, (iii) one or two referee(s).

When you email us, please write '(Senior) Economist/Policy Analyst' in the subject field.

ERIA only accepts applications submitted through this mail address.

Start date:  As Soon As Possible

Deadline for application: 26 December 2024

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

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) Economist/Policy Analyst (Semiconductor Analysis) is expected to play a leading role in the delivery of high-quality knowledge products and analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Undertake high-quality policy-oriented analysis, prepare policy recommendations, and contribute to the formulation of guidelines, related to semiconductor analysis, particularly economic challenges on semiconductor supply chain in ASEAN and East Asia.
  2. Manage policy-oriented research projects, particularly on semiconductor supply chain, and other related projects.
  3. Demonstrate strong communication and presentation skills, confidently engaging with diverse audiences and representing ERIA at international conferences, meetings, and symposiums as needed.
  4. Provide strategic advice on regional, national, and local levels, and stay informed about emerging trends, technologies, and best practices in the field.
  5. Engage with key stakeholders (governments, industries, academia, and other international and non-governmental organizations) through knowledge management, policy guidance, technical assistance, and capacity building.
  6. Perform other related duties as assigned by the President, the Chief Economist and/or other senior management officials.

Qualifications:

  1. An advanced degree in economics, finance, public policy, or any other relevant fields.
  2. Strong analytical and research skills with experience in semiconductor sector analysis and semiconductor supply chain analysis in ASEAN and East Asia.
  3. Excellent writing skills, with proven track record of delivering high-quality publications.
  4. Extensive experience in the handling of data sources
  5. Ability to effectively present key results to public audiences.
  6. Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work harmoniously in a multicultural team. Experience communicating with government officials in Asian countries and familiarity with regional working culture are preferred.

Language:

  1. Excellent written and verbal proficiency in English.
  2. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly Asian languages, would be an 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.

  1. 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).

  1. 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 'Semiconductor Analysis' in the email subject line. ERIA only accepts applications submitted through this email address.

Application Deadline: 15 November 2024, 3 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