The Tech For Good Institute is hiring a Programme Associate to join the team to support evidence-driven, balanced and policy-relevant work to make a positive impact in Southeast Asia.

About the organisation:

The Tech For Good Institute (TFGI) is a non-profit organisation with a mission to leverage the promise of technology and the digital economy for inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth in Southeast Asia.

The Institute is hiring a Programme Associate to work closely with TFGI Programme and Project leads to conduct evidence-based and data-driven policy research as well as support capability building for successful digital implementation for sustainability.

Scope of work

• To work closely with the Programme and Project leads to conduct evidence-driven, balanced and policy-relevant work that is best-in-class in terms of originality, significance and rigour, to make a positive impact in Southeast Asia
• To support the Programme Manager and the Programme Fellow in managing a seed fund to support non-profit organisations leverage technology to address climate and sustainability challenges
• To independently produce and manage high-quality research and knowledge products to deliver on the Institute’s mission of to raising understanding of issues and informing policy so that the promise of technology and the digital economy may be leveraged to advance inclusive and sustainable growth in Southeast Asia
• To support the Programme and Project leads on data collection, project administration and documentation, and budget management.
• To support the team in conceptualising and proposing new programmes.
• To fulfil any other duties as may be assigned from time to time to for the organisation.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience conceptualising, designing and executing research programmes in universities, research institutions, government, private companies, management consulting, or other relevant organisations
• At least 1 year of experience mentoring startups in the non-profit, social enterprise or tech sectors. Direct experience in startup up a project or company will also be relevant.
• Masters’ degree or the equivalent combination of education and experience with a background in Law / Political Science / Economics / Business / Public Policy
• Existing publication record or industry experience of data-driven analyses for policy insight is an advantage
• Research experience in an areas relevant to technology policies in Southeast Asia is preferred
• Experience in working with startups and accelerators or seed fund is preferred
• Demonstrated ability to generate and evaluate research and policy options, including:
  • Knowledge and experience with designing and implementing data-driven research methodologies
  • Comprehensively review and analyse academic literature based on methodical and replicable search strategies.
  • Ability to interpret and synthesise data sets, draw inferences, and arrive at conclusions for publication
  • Strong quantitative policy analysis skills, with ability to apply robust quantitative methods (including data exploration, econometric modelling and data visualisation) to interpret, describe and publish original research pertaining to policy questions
• Ability to engage key stakeholders in the regulatory landscape to build relevance for the work of the Institute.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision to meet deadlines and produce high quality results in an environment with competing priorities and deadlines
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills, with ability to apply multi-disciplinary approach in policy analysis, utilising frameworks and tools from a range of disciplines such as economics, law and statistics
• Strong written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Strong planning, coordination and project management skills

Note:

• The post is offered as a one-year contract on a consultant basis, with the possibility of extension for the right candidate. 

To Apply:

• Interested applicants are to submit their resume to huisan.seah@techforgoodinstitute.org.