Graduates of the Department of Social Welfare Science, FISIP UI, are equipped with theoretical and practical knowledge of social issues, public policy, social intervention, and social justice-based advocacy. This competence opens up broad and diverse career opportunities in various sectors: government, private sector, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).
Career and Future
Graduates of the Department of Social Welfare Science, FISIP UI, possess high career flexibility thanks to their expertise in social analysis, community-based intervention, and policy advocacy. They are capable of working across sectors and addressing increasingly complex social challenges, from local to global levels.
With a strong academic foundation and honed practical skills, our graduates are ready to become agents of social change in various domains—whether as policymakers, development facilitators, social consultants, or impactful humanitarian workers.
Government Sector
Social Welfare Science graduates are highly needed in the formulation and implementation of social policies at various levels of government. They possess a critical understanding of societal dynamics, vulnerable groups, and data-driven and social justice-based intervention strategies.
Job Types & Positions:
- Social Policy Analyst
- Social Welfare Program Staff/Sub-coordinator
- Professional Social Worker (Civil Servant Social Worker)
- Social Researcher at Government Research and Development Agency
- Social Protection Program Facilitator (PKH, BPNT, etc.)
- Participatory Development Facilitator
Relevant Agencies:
- Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos)
- Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas
- Ministry of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration
- Ministry of Health
- Local Government (Social Services, Community Empowerment Agency, etc.)
Key Skills:
- Ministry of Social Affairs (Kemensos)
- Ministry of National Development Planning/Bappenas
- Ministry of Villages, Disadvantaged Regions, and Transmigration
- Ministry of Health
- Local Government (Social Services, Community Empowerment Agency, etc.)
Private Sector
Private companies are increasingly aware of the importance of social aspects in their operations, especially regarding sustainability, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and social risk management. Social Welfare Science graduates can play a strategic role in this sector.
Job Types & Positions:
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Officer/Manager
- Social Risk Analyst
- Sustainability Program Manager
- Human Resources Development (focus on employee well-being)
- Social Consultant for business and infrastructure projects
Types of Companies:
- Multinational companies
- State-Owned Enterprises
- ESG Consultant (Environment, Social, Governance)
- Research and Survey Institutions
Key Skills:
- Planning and evaluation of CSR programs
- Social impact analysis of business projects
- Public relations for social issues
- Quantitative and qualitative research skills
Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs)
NGOs are a highly suitable professional field for Social Welfare Science graduates, especially for those who wish to be directly involved in grassroots social change and national and international policy advocacy.
Job Types & Positions:
- Program Officer/Manager
- Community Organizer
- Social Development Specialist
- Policy Advocate
- Humanitarian Field Staff
- Research and Impact Evaluation Officer
Types of Organizations:
- National and international NGOs (Yayasan Sayangi Tunas Cilik, PKBI, Oxfam, Save the Children, etc.)
- Humanitarian organizations (UNICEF, UNDP, IOM, etc.)
- Philanthropic organizations and social foundations
Key Skills:
- Social project management
- Proposal writing and fundraising
- Monitoring & evaluation (M&E)
- Community mobilization and evidence-based advocacy
