The Centre invites applicants for the following positions:-

1. Job Code: RD/R RESEARCHER
Salary ranges up to BND$9,200 per month.

Responsibilities & requirements

• Conduct high level research and analysis, writing reports and papers for publication in strategic and policy research issues.
• Share responsibility in managing multiple tasks and projects, under the supervision of the Senior Researcher.
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically.
• Expertise in a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Competency in SPSS, GIS, IT and economic modeling will be an advantage.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and execute tasks and projects through to completion, balancing competing demands and has specific attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, willing to take up new challenges and keen to contribute to the running and further development of the Centre.
• Possess a minimum PhD degree in either Economics, Policy Studies, Sociology, Development Studies or equivalent. At least 8 years experience in research-related areas, especially with experience in a think tank, public affairs or government office.

At least 8 years experience in research-related areas, especially with experience in a think tank, public affairs or government office.

2. Job Code: RD/AR ASSOCIATE RESEARCHER
Salary ranges up to BND$5,130 per month.

Responsibilities & requirements

• Assist in literature searches, review, collecting data, running statistical analyses of projects and writing drafts of manuscripts
• Support the research division, headed by the Senior Researcher, by performing other logistical tasks and activities of the research team.
• Prepare, edit and document progress reports and researches, publications, dissemination via presentation, other activities and meetings
• Possess strong analytical skills with the ability to think strategically.
• Expertise in a variety of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies. Competency in SPSS, GIS, IT and economic modeling will be an advantage.
• Ability to plan, coordinate and execute tasks and projects through to completion, balancing competing demands and has specific attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, willing to take up new challenges and keen to contribute to the running and further development of the Centre.
• Possess a minimum Masters degree in either Economics, Politics, Policy Studies, Sociology, Development Studies or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience in research-related areas, and relevant experience in a think tank, public affairs or government office.

Successful candidates for all positions shall work under the direction of the CSPS Executive Director, as required on a contractual basis.

All interested candidates are invited to submit a comprehensive resume, copies of certified certificates, contact information of 3 academic/work references, along with recent passport size photos (non-returnable) in a sealed envelope to the following address:

Job Code: Centre for Strategic and Policy Studies Corporate Division, 3rd Floor, East Wing CSPS building, Simpang 347 Gadong BE1318, Brunei Darussalam

or Email to recruitment@csps.org.bn.

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. Salary and points of entry for the above positions will commensurate with qualification and experience. An additional educational allowance will be provided for up to three dependants.

Closing date for submission: Friday, 30th December 2011, not later than 4:30pm