Under Service Contract between
Muslim Aid - International Migration Organization (IOM) Yogyakarta to provides a high qualification Technical Support Staff to IOM Yogyakarta, Muslim Aid Yogyakarta is currently looking for a qualified and committed candidate to fill the following position:
Position title : Market Research Assistant
Duty Station : Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Gross Salary : Rp. 4,300,000
Type of Contract : Special, 1 month (with possibility extension)
Under the overall supervision of the Programme Manger and the direct supervision of the Market Research Coordinator, the Market Research Assistant will be responsible to conduct market research on selected economic sectors as part of the Java Reconstruction Fund (JRF) Livelihood project, implemented in Yogyakarta and Central Java. In particular, he/she will:
General Functions:
- Assist the Market Research Coordinator to implement research activities, working closely with beneficiaries, communities, partners in government and civil society and other market players;- Execute data collecting activities for the selected economic sectors, including conducting literature studies, observations, interviews, questionnaire surveys, focus group discussions and other activities;
- Carry out data entry of collected data during the data collection activities in a effective, efficient and user friendly manner;
- Pro actively participate in the data analysis and discussion in regards to the market research activities and results;
- Draft high quality market research reports Carry out regular documentation of general economic trends and market developments in the region that may affect or create opportunities on the selected sectors within the Java Reconstruction Fund project;
- Working closely with the Community Engagement Unit on disseminating information in regards to the selected sectors;
- Liaise and work closely with any consultants and/or partner organization in regards to market access initiatives under the Project;
- Prepare and organize any workshop or seminar in order disseminate findings from the market research;
- Contribute to on-going technical assistance and capacity building on market information for micro- and small enterprises/ beneficiaries under the Project;
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Market Research Coordinator/ Programme Manager.
Desired qualifications:
University degree, preferably in Social sciences or alternatively, a combination of related education and professional experience.At least 1 year of relevant professional experience in the livelihood sector and/or research.Good research skills and knowledge.Experienc e in conducting interviews, community facilitation, conducting surveys, and providing technical advice.Experience in preparation of reports and official correspondence. Computer literate (word-processing, spreadsheet, e-mail exchange). A high level of personal commitment, efficiency, flexibility, drive for results, respect for diversity, creative thinking.Fluency in Javanese is preferred; English ability is advantageousGood interpersonal skillsExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to establish priorities and undertake assigned tasks with minimum supervision Able to work independently, and under pressure
Please Notice:
Applicants should submit a cover letter stating current and expected salaries, updated CV (including at least three references with contact information) as attachment to hrdmuslimaidyogya@gmail.com quoting the position applied as the subject of the e- mail. Example : Market Research Assistant, Subject must be: [MRA] Your Name. Applications must be received by Wednesday, July 8, 2009 and the attachment should not exceed 200 Kb. Muslim Aid gives an equal-opportunity employment regardless of ace, gender, or religion.
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