*RESEARCH ASSISTANT*

*ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program (AADCP) *
*Regional Economic Policy Support Facility (REPSF)*

The *Melbourne Development Institute* Pty Ltd (MDI) is leading international resource and development management consulting company. As a member of the GRM group of companies we have over 35 years of development experience working in more than 64 countries across Asia, the Pacific, Eastern Europe, the Middle East and Africa. MDI is committed to supporting developing regions globally to achieve sustainable economic growth and create a better future. Client services include *project design and management policy, strategic and operational advice,* as well as *research and training* for bilateral and multilateral funding agencies, governments and corporations.

MDI is seeking to recruit a new Research Assistant for the ASEAN-Australia Development Cooperation Program (AADCP) – Regional Economic Policy Support Facility (REPSF).

Based out of the ASEAN Secretariat in Jakarta, and reporting to the REPSF Team Leader/ Research Manager, the Research Assistant position description is as follows:

Key Tasks:

Will play the lead role in:
ú Maintaining and updating the database of research organisations;
ú Maintaining and updating the project database;
ú Collecting and collating data for Monitoring & Evaluation purposes;
ú Maintaining and updating the Facility website;
ú Preparing reports from the project database and website; and
ú Other tasks at the request of the Team Leader/Research Manager and Research Officer, as appropriate.

Will play a supporting role in:
ú Preparation of all corporate reports.

Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Economics, Management, or related studies*;*
- Experience in project management and report writing (in English)*;*
- Able to work independently as well as in a team in a multicultural environment;
- Excellent English language skills (written and oral);
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Office programs especially Word, Excel and Access; and
- Able to multi-task.

Upon the successful completion of a probationary period, the successful candidate will receive a contract to the 30th June 2008. Selected candidates will receive an attractive package consisting of a basic starting salary, plus health insurance, and an annual 13th month bonus.

Applicants must be Indonesian Citizens or ASEAN Nationals with Permanent Resident status in Indonesia*.*

Please submit your application comprised of a cover letter addressing the requirements of the position description and a current CV to Ms. Witri Marianti (*repsf@aseansec. org* ) by close of business *Monday, 20th August 2007*. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.