Research Lead Climate

Think Policy; Jakarta Pusat; Hybrid; IDR 203.112.000 - 243.288.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Think Policy is seeking a Research Lead in Jakarta to oversee policy-focused research projects. You will lead project implementation, manage teams, and translate analyses into actionable policy recommendations while maintaining high analytical standards.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in public policy research, strong writing and communication skills in English and Indonesian, and experience coordinating with government and development partners. This is a hybrid, full-time role based in Jakarta.

Qualifikationen

• Master’s degree in Economics, Development, Public Policy, or related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in research or consulting projects.
• Solid understanding of Indonesia’s policy landscape and reform dynamics.
• Proven multi-stakeholder project management experience.

Aufgaben

• Lead project implementation, including team direction and execution strategies.
• Coordinate with clients and stakeholders throughout project delivery.
• Ensure research and analytical quality adheres to standards.
• Design frameworks and methodologies for quantitative and qualitative analyses.
• Mentor and develop team members’ research and project skills.

Kenntnisse

Writing skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

English

Indonesian

Ausbildung

Master’s degree (Economics / Public Policy / Public Administration)

Tools

R

Stata

Python

Jobbeschreibung

As one of Think Policy’s pillars, the Solutioning Pillar works alongside government and non-government institutions to design solutions that support the development of actionable policy decisions grounded in evidence, data, and empathy. The Research Leadplays a critical role in ensuring the effective execution of projects and maintaining high standards of analytical quality in line with stakeholder needs.

In this role, you will be expected to lead project and research implementation, manage teams, develop robust methodological frameworks, translate complex quantitative and qualitative analyses into informative written outputs and key messages, and ensure that all project and research deliverables meet high-quality standards.

We are looking for an experienced public policy professional with at least 5 (five) years of experience in implementing public policy-related projects and research. The ideal candidate should be able to manage multiple projects simultaneously, conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analyses, and communicate effectively with external stakeholders, including government institutions, development partners, research institutions, businesses, and other relevant parties.

Employment Full-time (PKWTT)

Direct Report Head of Solutioning

Duration of Contract Permanent (3 months probation)

Location Jakarta (Hybrid)

Salary Starts at IDR 20 million/month (negotiable)

• Lead project implementation, including managing project teams, substantive direction, and execution strategies, to ensure timely delivery in accordance with client agreements;
• Manage coordination with clients and stakeholders throughout project implementation.
• Ensuring Research and Analytical Quality (25%)
• Ensure that research methodologies, data validity, underlying assumptions, and analytical accuracy adhere to established research standards;
• Review and refine project deliverables to ensure they meet Think Policy’s quality standards and client expectations.
• Conducting Analysis and Developing Methodologies (25%)
• Design analytical frameworks and quantitative and qualitative research methodologies that address research questions and reflect the relevant problem context;
• Conduct in-depth analyses and synthesize findings into actionable policy recommendations.
• Team Management and Development (15%)
• Allocate tasks and workloads based on team members’ competencies and capacity;
• Monitor team members’ performance to ensure that tasks are completed in accordance with established targets;
• Provide regular guidance, mentoring, and feedback to strengthen team members’ research, analytical, communication, and project management capabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Master’s degree in Economics, International Development, Public Policy, Public Administration, or extensive experience and portfolio in relevant field(s).

At least 5 (five) years of professional experience in research or consulting projects related to public policy, economics, or other relevant fields.

A solid understanding of Indonesia’s policy landscape, policy reform, and political context.

Proven experience managing multi-stakeholders projects and collaborating with government institutions, development partners, and the business sector.

Excellent writing, communication, and analytical skills in both English and Indonesian.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with or exposure to issues including, but not limited to, climate change, climate finance, and carbon pricing.

Proficiency in statistical software such as R, Stata, or Python.

Understands the process of submitting research ethics applications to relevant institutions.