Positions Available at The Centre for Public Policy Studies

Positions Available at The Centre for Public Policy Studies
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Centre for Public Policy Studies,

1718 Jalan Ledang, Off Jalan Duta

50480 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-20935393 Ext. 202,203, 205; Fax: 03-20933078

Vacancies at The Centre for Public Policy Studies

 

The Centre for Public Policy Studies is pleased to announce that it has immediate job vacancies, and invites applicants for the following positions and job descriptions.

 

The Centre for Public Policy Studies is an independent and non-partisan public policy institute that aims at fostering open-minded dialogue, enlightened leadership and better governance. The belief underpinning the establishment of the CPPS is that the challenge of building a cohesive, competitive and successful multi-racial Malaysian society can best be met by open discussion buttressed by rigorous analytical work and a spirit of tolerance and respect for the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders in the country.

 

Background

 

CPPS has been a platform to connect various stakeholders in Malaysian society on a range of socioeconomic and political issues, as part of our continuous effort to encourage dialogue on public policies. Some of our initiatives include forums on Elections 2008 (both pre- and post), the Mid Term Review of the 9^th Malaysia Plan, the national Budget, Religion and Ethnicity, Poverty and Development, and so on. These programmes are essential in stimulating discourse and generating key policy proposals garnered from different levels of the Malaysian public. With increasing public demand for dialogue, it is essential to respond in timely fashion to urgent issues at hand. Coupled with this is the need for research and analysis that help support programmes and drive research projects.

 

Vacancies Contact: cpps@cpps.org.my

 

Please send full CV and cover letter to the email address above, latest by the 31^st of July, 2008. Short-listed candidates will be called for an interview between 1^st and 15^th August 2008, and successful candidate(s) are expected to begin employment starting on the 1^st of September, 2008.

 

 

1.       Programme and Research Associate

 

Responsibilities

 

Based on the background described above, the Programme and Research Associate will be responsible for a number of duties, including the following: Develop research content and input into programmes, Manage programmes, Draft speeches and press statements when needed, Analysis, Provide substantive support to the development and progress of the Centre, Work closely with the Director and Centre's Advisory Panel, Conduct research and obtain information and data, with the assistance of the Programme Officer.

 

Qualification and Competencies

 

Competencies: Professionalism, Teamwork and Good Communication skills. Possesses driven personality, ability to be flexible and responsive, and ability to draft, edit, express ideas clearly.

Education: University Degree (preference for Master's Degree) desirable in Economics, Political Science or related degrees. Graduates from other disciplines are also encouraged to apply.

Language: Fluency in English (verbal and writing). Fluency in other Malaysian languages is an advantage, especially Bahasa .

Desirable Skills: A keen interest in Malaysian current affairs, desire to contribute to public space discourse on policy related issues, Interest in advocacy, Good computer/Internet skills.

 

 

2.       Programme Officer 

 

Responsibilities

 

The Programme Officer will be responsible for a number of duties, including the following: Execute centre's programmes by assisting the Programme and Research Associate, Manage the centre's communication platform (website and other online communication tools), Conduct research where necessary, Assist in development of budget, and Media monitoring.

 

Qualification and Competencies

 

Competencies: Adaptable, teamwork skills, organized, working knowledge of IT/website/online communication tools

Education: University Degree.

Language: Fluency in English (verbal and writing). Fluency in other Malaysian languages is an advantage, especially Bahasa .

Centre for Public Policy Studies (CPPS)

http://cpps.org.my/