Researcher Opportunity: Strengthening Local Government and Community Preparedness for the Reintegration of Child Deportees and Returnees

Position Overview

The Habibie Center is seeking a dedicated researcher to contribute to its project on “Strengthening Local Government and Community Preparedness for the Reintegration of Child Deportees and Returnees.” This initiative aims to enhance the capacity of local governments and communities in Central Java, Indonesia to effectively support the reintegration of child returnees.

Key Responsibilities

• Research Design and Planning: Collaborate with the project team to design and plan research methodologies tailored to the context of child returnees in Central Java.
• Data Collection and Analysis: Conduct fieldwork, including interviews, surveys, and focus group discussions, to gather data on the challenges and opportunities related to reintegration.
• Report Writing and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports documenting research findings, analyses, and recommendations for stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with local government officials, community leaders, and other relevant stakeholders to ensure the research is grounded in local realities and needs.
• Dissemination of Findings: Contribute to the dissemination of research findings through workshops, policy briefs, and other platforms to inform policy and practice.

Qualifications

• Educational Background: A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Law, or a related field. A Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience in research, particularly in areas related to child protection, migration, or community development.
• Skills: Strong analytical skills, proficiency in qualitative and quantitative research methods, excellent writing abilities, and effective communication skills.
• Language Proficiency: Fluency in Bahasa Indonesia and proficiency in English.

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to submit the following documents:

• Cover Letter: Detailing motivation and relevant experience.
• Curriculum Vitae (CV): Including educational background and work experience.
• Writing Samples: Examples of previous research or reports authored by the candidate.

Please send your application to [email protected] by Monday, 19 May 2025. Only applications sent via email will be considered, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. For further details about Habbie Center visit here.

About The Habibie Center

The Habibie Center is an independent, non-governmental, and non-profit organization established in 1999 by former Indonesian President Bacharuddin Jusuf Habibie. The Center aims to promote modernization and democratization in Indonesia based on sound cultural and religious values. It focuses on areas such as democracy, human rights, governance, and countering violent extremism. The Center operates through various programs and institutes, including the Institute of Democracy and Human Rights (IDH), the Institute of Democratisation through Science, Technology, and Innovation (IDESTI), the Institute of Democracy, Economy, and Ecology (IDEE), and the Institute of the Maritime Continent (IMC) .

Why Join The Habibie Center?

This position offers an opportunity to engage in meaningful research that directly impacts the lives of child returnees and contributes to the development of effective reintegration strategies. Working with The Habibie Center provides a platform to collaborate with experts, policymakers, and communities, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and solutions in the field of child protection and migration.

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