Identify, develop, and run research activities in Indonesia, Cambodia, and Singapore, as well as throughout Southeast Asia.

Background

Research is one of WISE's key approaches to achieving WISE's vision of a more equitable and sustainable Southeast Asia. By collecting, analysing, visualising, and disseminating data, we educate the public on overlooked issues, inform the strategies of organisations and individuals working towards social and environmental change, and enhance their capacities.

Roles and responsibilities

Identify research opportunities in Indonesia, Cambodia, and Singapore, as well as throughout Southeast Asia:

• Conduct gap analyses and desk reviews with partners, with the Partnerships Team
• Network with potential partners, with the communications teams

Develop research projects through:

• Background and literature reviews, as well as needs assessments
• Research design and planning
• Engagement with partners

Conduct research projects.

Promote research services, with the communications teams.

Ensure regular reflection, monitoring, evaluation and learning, with the Programs Quality Team.

Develop capacity to implement research activities:

• Raise and manage funds to carry out activities, with the Grants and Donations Teams
• Develop systems and procedures to guide team members through the process of conducting research that are in line with WISE’s mission and values
• Provide training and mentoring to team members who are developing and running research projects, with the Knowledge Team