System Dynamics Modeler

Overview

The Climate and Policy team at Oxford Policy Management is currently seeking a System Dynamics modeler on a fixed-term basis for 6 months initially.

The position will be located in Jakarta - Indonesia Office

We are an international development consultancy working to improve lives through sustainable policy change in low- and middle-income countries. Our vision is for fair public policy that benefits both people and the planet.

Through our global network of offices, we work in partnership with national stakeholders and decision makers to research, design, implement and evaluate impactful public policy. We draw on our local and international sector experts to provide the very best evidence-based support. We deliver projects with expert knowledge and experience, and can be relied upon for excellence in all aspects of project delivery. We work collaboratively, with ambition, to help deliver impactful public policy that will bring about lasting change.

Position Summary

The System Dynamics Modeler will provide strategic support to the LCDI2 management unit in providing technical input for low-carbon intervention and climate resilience for system dynamics models under LCDI. The role focuses on review, validation, methodological advice, capacity building, System Dynamic Modeler is responsible for developing and discovering patterns and trends through system integration, rather than day-to-day dynamic modeling, developing model execution or ownership, applications and tools, and managing digital databases, among other duties. The System Dynamic Modeler will work collaboratively with internal modelers, Workstream Leads, Provincial Coordinators, and other specialists to support high-quality modelling outputs and policy-relevant insights. The position reports to the LCDI2 Team Leader.

As a System Dynamics Modeler at OPM you will:

• Advisory Support on System Dynamics Models: Provide senior technical and analytical advice to support the development, refinement, and use of system dynamics models
• Analytical Insights and Policy Support
• Interoperability and Systems Integration
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement
• Other Advisory Tasks: Undertake other system dynamics modelling-related advisory tasks as directed by the Team Leader or Workstream Leads, as required

Key Qualifications / Experience / Skills / Behaviours:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a System Dynamics Modelling environment
• Experience in modelling software such as Stella (preferable), Powersim, and Vensim
• Outstanding quantitative skill set.
• Attention to detail and good problem-solving skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English and Bahasa Indonesia.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding climate change, the environment, and economic development is required.
• Have a minimum education of master's degrees in the field of natural resource management, computer science, engineering, statistics, or a related field.