Job Description
J-PAL Southeast Asia, based at the Institute for Economic and Social Research at the University of Indonesia (LPEM FEB UI), seeks qualified applicants for an internship position in J-PAL SEA to support the activities in a vibrant organization undertaking cutting-edge development research. The intern will work closely with the J-PAL SEA staff to assist with a range of financial and administrative tasks aimed at supporting efficient office operations. The successful candidate will be stationed at the J-PAL SEA office on the Universitas Indonesia campus in Salemba, Central Jakarta.
Tasks
The intern will perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to:
- Finance Administration:
- Coordinating with the J-PAL SEA finance team to prepare and ensure all finance supporting documents are complete and valid in line with J-PAL SEA’s finance policies.
- Filing supporting documents, recording transactions, and reconciling bank transactions using accounting software.
- Collaborating with the J-PAL SEA finance team to administer tax and financial reporting.
- Supporting the finance team in generating the monthly financial report.
- Maintaining the knowledge base in collaboration with the J-PAL SEA Finance and Operations team.
- Fundraising and Grant Management:
- Search for research funding opportunities and shortlist relevant opportunities.
- Maintaining the funding opportunity database.
- Assisting the research and policy team in managing grant-related letters.
- Office Operations:
- Coordinating with the Operations team to support general operations work at J-PAL SEA.
- Assisting the Operations team, in collaborating with the Policy and Research teams, to provide logistical support for a wide range of training, workshops, and seminars.
Desired Qualifications and Experience
- A bachelor’s degree (completed or in progress) in Accounting, Finance, or relevant studies;
- Excellent management and organizational skills;
- Fluency and excellent communication skills in English and Bahasa Indonesia;
- Flexible, self-motivating, able to manage multiple tasks efficiently, and a team player;
- Proficiency with MS Office applications.
Note on Work Authorization: Intern must have work authorization in Indonesia (either by being an Indonesian national or otherwise).
Expected Hours per Week: 40 hours per Week
Duration: 3 months
Candidate Year: Final Year/ Fresh Graduates
How to Apply
Please prepare the following documents and fill in this application form by November 29th, 2024:
- PDF copies of your CV, diploma (for fresh graduates), academic transcripts, and a cover letter 500 words at maximum. The cover letter should discuss how you meet the position requirements, emphasizing relevant skills and experience, as well as why you are interested in working with J-PAL SEA and how this experience will contribute to fulfilling their future academic and professional plans. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted for interviews.
Given the volume of applications received, only short-listed candidates will be contacted for an interview.
