The SMERU Research Institute is a Jakarta-based independent, non-profit institution for research

and policy studies on socioeconomic and poverty issues considered most urgent and relevant for the
people of Indonesia. The Institute has been at the forefront of socioeconomic research in Indonesia
and has actively published and reported its research findings. We are looking for qualified
Indonesian nationals for the positions of:

Deputy Director for Administration, Finance, and

Information/Publications

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Director in all aspects of management to enhance the overall quality, efficiency, and
effectiveness of the Institute’s Administration, Finance, and Information/Publications Divisions.
• Coordinate short-term and long-term strategic planning of the Institute.
• Manage and supervise operations of Administration, Finance, and Information/Publications
Divisions.
• Work closely with the Deputy Director for Research in all activities of the Institute.

Required Qualifications:

• A degree in Management or other relevant field with a minimum of 10 years relevant work
experience in administration, finance, human resource development.
• Candidate must have experience managing short-term and long-term plans, including budgeting.
• Proven leadership, strong communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to consult with
SMERU’s stakeholders, i.e: its Board of Governors, management, donors, partner agencies, and
staff.
• A high level of fluency in both written and spoken English.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently in a creative manner, perform at a high level, and has the maturity
and confidence to motivate staff and interact with staff at all levels.
• Experience in developing and implementing financial management systems.
• Knowledge and understanding of Indonesia’s research environment.
• Working experience in non-profit organizations.
 Quantitative Researchers

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake research projects, which include: drafting research proposal, determining research
methodology, designing research instruments, supervising fieldwork, carrying out data analysis,
composing research report, and presenting the results to internal and external audiences.
• Disseminate and publish research results in various outlets, particularly SMERU reports and
refereed journals.

Required Qualifications:

• A postgraduate degree in Economics, Statistics, or other relevant fields.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Good understanding of econometrics.
• Familiarity with statistical programs.
• Competency to write research documents with a high standard.
• Ability to coordinate and work in a team.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadline with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in working with large datasets.

• Working experience in a research environment.
 Qualitative Researchers

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Undertake research projects, which include: drafting research proposal, determining research
methodology, designing research instruments, supervising and conducting fieldwork, carrying
out analysis, composing research report, and presenting the results both to internal and external
audiences.
• Disseminate and publish research results in various outlets, particularly SMERU reports and
refereed journals.

Required Qualifications:

• A postgraduate degree in Social Sciences.

• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Good knowledge of qualitative research methodologies.
• Competency to write research documents with a high standard.
• Ability to coordinate and work in a team.
• Ability to multi-task and work under tight deadline with minimal supervision.

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience in field research works.

• Working experience in a research environment.
Information for Applicants:

SMERU offers attractive remuneration package (national scale), excellent working environment,
freedom to pursue individual research interests (for researchers), and opportunity for further study.

To know more about SMERU Research Institute, please visit our website www.smeru.or.id

Qualified and interested applicants should send an application package through email that contains
a covering letter, a detailed resume (recent photograph inclusive) with names of three references,
copy of academic transcript(s), and sample of a solely authored research paper (for researchers
only) to: jobapplication@smeru.or.id and state the position being applied (Deputy Director,
Quantitative Researcher, or Qualitative Researcher) in the subject of the email.

Applications close on 31 October 2006. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further
process.