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Sustainable Development Policy Institute (SDPI) is a non-governmental, policy think tank which produces knowledge to enhance the capacity of government and private sector in making informed policy decisions and to engage civil society on issues of public interest.  SDPI is looking for a Research Associate.  

Applications may be submitted online at Brightspyre www.brightspyre.com  or SDPI website www.sdpi.org. Closing date is 12th February 2016, however, applications will be screened on daily basis and position may close before deadline. Qualified and interested individuals should apply immediately.

SDPI is an equal opportunity employer. Women, members from minority groups and people with disability having required skills, experience and qualifications are encouraged to apply.

         Job Description of Research Associate (Gender Program)

Position

Research Associate

 

 

Program

Gender

 

Reports to

Executive Director

Reportees/Supervision

  • Project Teams
  • Interns
  • Volunteers

POSITION OBJECTIVES

Research Associates are part of research team that would deliver on research and policy outreach agenda developed to generate robust evidence on gender thematic areas. They would also play a vital role in analyzing and synthesizing primary and secondary data collected (for their theme) from annual midline surveys, perception surveys and Monitoring and evaluation exercises.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES, DUTIES AND TASKS

Core Responsibilities & Duties                                 

  • Be part of team to deliver on research and policy outreach program in gender research themes. Undertake original research around Gender theme within the overall research program.
  • Will be responsible for quantitative and qualitative analysis of primary and secondary data collected (for their theme) from annual midline surveys, perception surveys and Monitoring and evaluation exercises. 
  • Conduct background research, preparing initial research reports, and synthesizing primary and secondary data.
  • Facilitate in organizing Gender related research conferences, workshops, seminars, and other forms of the dissemination of the research output of the Institute under the supervision of Supervisor.
  • Coordinate and network with other researchers working on this area from within or outside the Institute, and for this purpose organize planning meetings. Compile working papers, project reports and policy briefs.
  • Assist fellows in preparation and submission of project proposals to various partner agencies
  • Help team in responding to requests for policy advice from public and private sector.
  • Occasionally provide support to SDPI Centre for Capacity Building by delivering relevant trainings.
  • Represent SDPI at national or international seminars, conferences, workshops, symposia, and various policy making foras.
  • Help in soliciting funds to support his/her research programs.
  • Contribute in electronic, social and print media on issues around empowerment of marginalized segments of society including women, youth and religiously marginalized communities; improved social services delivery; and conflict resolution.
  • Publish at least 2 peer-reviewed papers annually in internationally recognized journals.
  • Contribute to the weekly seminar series as a participant as required.
  • Help the fellows in responding to requests for policy advice from the public and private sector in the area of expertise.

JOB SPECIFICATION (MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS)

 

Education

 

Master’s degree from internationally

recognized and chartered

University. Master’s degree from recognized institution abroad will be preferred.

Total Work Experience (In Yrs)

5 years Post

Graduate

Experience

Sector Experience (In Yrs)

 

3 Years with relevant references from the development sector.

Skills

- Excellent analytical skills     and critical thinking

- Sound understanding of

Contemporary research methodologies

- Technical writing skills

- Interpersonal skills

- Ability to work in trans disciplinary team

- Data Processing and analysis software usage

- Demonstrated understanding of gender principles

- Excellent communication

and presentation skills

 

 

DECISION-MAKING & AUTHORITY

Mid-Level Decision Making

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Contribution towards achieving the research agenda

Research Quality

Policy Outreach

Training Program

Research Publications

Professional Networking

Monitoring of interns and volunteers in his/her program