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=========================================== Vacancy Announcement Pelangi (Yayasan Pelangi Indonesia), a nationally- and globally- renowned and rapidly growing non-profit non-governmental environmental think-tank in Jakarta, Indonesia, is currently seeking candidates to fill the position of Research and Programs Director. This position reports directly to the Executive Director. In general, the prospective candidates must possess the following qualifications: * Strong idealism and motivation to work for environmental and developmental causes, passion to contribute to equitable sustainable development in Indonesia and globally, and long-term vision while grounded in short- and mid-term reality. * Capability in coordinating activities across disciplines and across divisions with strong sense of team-work. * Healthy habits that can support long-hours and demanding working condition, and possible extensive domestic and international travelling schedule. * Strong leadership, responsible, self-confidence, and self-direction with minimum supervision. Strong written and spoken communication skills in Bahasa Indonesia and English. * Proficiency in computer programs, internet, emailing softwares. * Extensive experience in leading and conducting research, ability to lead a group of junior and senior researchers, willingness and patience to guide and develop the junior researchers, and diligence to conduct rigorous and demanding quality control of the research products. * Strong skills in project management. * At least a master's degree with extensive research experience. Doctoral degree is preferrable, although not necessary. The Research and Programs Director will be tasked to coordinate activities by research programs, and leading five issue Programs with a possibility of creating new ones. Specifically, the tasks are are as follows. * Leading the planning process of the research activities at Pelangi, including but not limited to leading the development of research prospectus, the process of writing proposals, and the allocation of resources. * Securing proper, timely, and quality deliveries of research activities at Pelangi. This includes quality control of research integrity and outputs, strategically-timed communications and outreach materials. * Providing advisory and guidance to all researchers at Pelangi. This include providing advice on finding, collecting, and presenting information, managing data and information, and increasing writing skills. * Coordinating with the Managing Director in the production of research outputs such as books, papers, press briefings, research reports, website entries, and in the proper resource allocation, management of information, database, and other key research infrastructure. For qualified and motivated candidate, please send your CV with a cover letter explaining your motivation to apply to the following address: Pelangi Jalan Pangeran Antasari 10 Jakarta 12150, Indonesia Ph. +62 (21) 7280-1172 Fax. +62 (21) 7280-1172 Email. [EMAIL PROTECTED]