Policy-Focused Research Fellow — Clean Air & Lead

Swaniti Initiative; Pluit; On-site; IDR 60,000,000 - 100,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Swaniti Initiative in Indonesia seeks an early-career researcher to monitor air quality, lead contamination, and associated policy developments. The role emphasizes translating scientific evidence into concise, policy‑oriented outputs with non‑partisan integrity.

You will review literature, conduct constituency‑based research, and prepare briefing notes, background materials for meetings, and stakeholder mappings for senator engagements and public events.

Qualifications

• Early-career researcher focused on environmental health or related fields.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to conduct literature reviews and synthesize evidence.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to translate scientific and policy information for non-technical audiences.
• Commitment to non-partisan, credible research.
• Indonesia residency required.

Responsibilities

• Monitor developments on air quality and lead contamination in the province.
• Review scientific evidence and policy documents relevant to priorities.
• Conduct constituency-based research to identify risks and gaps.
• Prepare briefing notes and background materials under Swaniti guidance.
• Develop and update stakeholder mapping.
• Respond to information requests from Senators.
• Prepare background materials for meetings, hearings, and events.
• Participate in policy briefings and roundtables.
• Document research findings and incorporate feedback.
• Prepare a final research paper on a chosen issue.

Skills

Research skills

Analytical skills

Literature reviews

Data interpretation

Policy communication

Public policy analysis

Quantitative data handling

Qualitative data handling

Nonpartisan research

Education

Bachelor's or higher in environmental health

Job description

Swaniti Initiative in Indonesia seeks an early-career researcher to monitor air quality, lead contamination, and associated policy developments. The role emphasizes translating scientific evidence into concise, policy‑oriented outputs with non‑partisan integrity.

You will review literature, conduct constituency‑based research, and prepare briefing notes, background materials for meetings, and stakeholder mappings for senator engagements and public events.