Research Assistant for Healthcare and Social Welfare

Under the direct supervision of senior staff, the successful candidate will perform a wide range of research-related tasks, particularly—but not limited to—the following:

• Managing various financial documents, such as gathering cost estimates, drafting contracts, submitting invoices, making payments, preparing and processing reimbursement requests, etc.

• Supporting event organisation, including contracting service providers, arranging meetings/conferences (both online and in-person), sending invitations, etc.

• Organising travel, visa, and accommodation arrangements; occasionally travelling with team members to take notes at meetings or to provide logistical assistance during business trips (e.g. assisting with presentations, liaising with vendors, processing payments, etc.).

• Arranging weekly team meetings and other meetings by creating online links or reserving the office conference room.

• Booking the office vehicle when team members require it for official purposes.

• Gathering relevant information as requested, through online research or by contacting appropriate sources via email or telephone.

• Organising and maintaining documents, images, and files.

• Supporting outreach efforts, such as sending emails, enquiries, invitations, and announcements to research counterparts, partners, and networks.

• Attending meetings and taking notes and photographs.

• Screening phone calls, emails, and general enquiries or requests, and handling them appropriately.

• Maintaining office systems, including data and contact management and filing systems.

• Welcoming and assisting visitors at all levels of seniority.

• Collaborating closely with team members and providing administrative support where required.

• Performing any other clerical, administrative, or research-related duties as assigned and supervised by the Executive staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A university degree in social or health sciences, or any relevant field, with a strong academic record.

• A solid understanding of administrative work and detail-oriented financial planning and execution.

Key Competencies

• Excellent communication and writing skills in English.

• An interest in healthcare and social welfare issues is preferred.

• Proficiency in drafting business correspondence, documents, and emails in professional English.

• Experience in handling multiple tasks with different timelines and priorities, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

• Willingness to accept guidance from senior team members and provide timely progress updates.

• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills, initiative, persistence, and a positive attitude.

• Ability to work independently while understanding when supervisory authorisation is required.

• Ability to coordinate and cooperate effectively with other ERIA staff members.

• Prior secretarial experience is an advantage.

• Basic knowledge of layout and design for invitations and announcements.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and other office-based tools.

• Capability to support the organisation of high-level events.

• Flexibility, initiative, and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.

Working Locations:

ERIA Annex OfficeSentral Senayan II, 5th, 6th, and 15th FloorsJl. Asia Afrika No. 8Gelora Bung Karno, SenayanJakarta Pusat 10270, Indonesia

Entry on duty: as soon as possible

Deadline for application: until the position is filled

How to Apply

Please send a full CV along with a cover letter that best reflects your suitability for the role to: *******@eria.org

When applying, include Application for Assistant Research Activities (Healthcare and Social Welfare) in the email subject line. ERIA only accepts applications submitted via the above email address. 

Note: ERIA does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process. For questions, please contact *******@eria.org. For more information, visit the ERIA website at http://www.eria.org.

Information :

• Company : Economic Research Institute For Asean And East Asia
• Position : Research Assistant for Healthcare and Social Welfare
• Location : Jakarta
• Country : ID