PELANGI INDONESIA - Researcher

Pelangi Indonesia (www.pelangi.or.id) is an independent non-profit
think tank to promote policies in the field of climate change, energy
and transportation within a framework of social and environmental
justice. It is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of
Researcher to be based in Jakarta, Indonesia. This position reports
directly to the Program and Information-Communication Manager.

The Researcher will be tasked to execute research activities within
the nexus of, but not limited to, climate change. Specifically, the
tasks are as follows:
• Being part of the team to perform various research projects related
to climate change, clean and renewable energy, sustainable transport
and air quality, including but not limited to involve in the
development of research prospectus, the process of writing proposals,
and the allocation of resources
• Securing proper, timely, and quality deliveries of research
activities at Pelangi, which includes quality control of research
integrity and outputs, strategically-timed communications and outreach
materials
• Finding, collecting, and presenting information, managing data and
information, and increasing writing skills.


In general, the prospective candidates must possess the following
qualifications:
• At least a first degree in Environmental Science (or related) or
Economics (with environmental and resources management issues) or
International Relations (with environmental international negotiation
issues) with extensive research experience
• Master degree is preferable, although not necessary.
• Strong idealism and motivation to work for environmental and
developmental causes, passion to contribute to equitable sustainable
development in Indonesia and globally, and long-term vision while
grounded in short- and mid-term reality
• Strong leadership, responsible, self-confidence, and self-direction
with minimum supervision
• Capability in performing activities across disciplines and across
divisions with strong sense of team-work
• Healthy habits that can support long-hours and demanding working
condition, and possible extensive domestic and international traveling
schedule
• Strong skills in project management
• Strong written and spoken communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia
and English
• Proficiency in computer programs, the Internet, emailing software


For qualified and motivated candidate, please send your CV with a
cover letter explaining your motivation to apply to
vacancy(at)pelangi.or.id (vacancy@pelangi.or.id) before 13 June 2008.

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