Title: Research Associate
Location of Work Station: Karachi
Type of Job: Contractual
Reporting to: Executive Director/Associate Director
Scale/Grade: 05
Organisation background
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is a not for profit organization with a mission to connect vulnerable and disempowered end users of justice with effective and expedient services for the delivery of justice. LAS starts by listening to the voices of the vulnerable and disempowered within the legal system and combines their needs with the values of equity, fairness and inclusion to change the way we view and tackle present day challenges facing the attainment of justice in our society. The organization adopts a two-pronged approach within the larger framework of access to justice in Pakistan. The first aspect of programming is to provide direct assistance on a case by case and individualized basis through provision of legal representation; akin to plugging in gaps in the provision of legal aid. The second aspect of programming is aimed at systems level repair through the legal empowerment approach which seeks to increase knowledge of law amongst common users for effectuating more access and change within the surrounding legal ecosystem.
Details of Vacancy
LAS seeks to appoint a full-time Research Associate on a 3-month contract. The Research Associate will work on an on-going project with a focus on legal research and research relating to access to justice, criminal justice system and development of curriculum and manuals.
The tentative start date for the vacancy will be 15th September, 2018 and the tentative end date will be 15th December, 2018.
Key Responsibilities
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Research The successful candidate will assist with research and contribute to developing a evidence based manuals for the criminal justice system.
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Key tasks will include the following:
- assist in the development of research tools
- organize meetings, focus group discussions for data collection
- data collection and preparation
- conducting research including legal research, desk reviews, literature review etc.
- Transcribing, collating and analysing data
- assisting in converting research into impact e.g. producing lay summaries of work, identifying impact and KE opportunities
- Assistance in preparation of manuals including drafting and editing.
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Candidate Profile
This section details the knowledge, skills and experience we require for the role
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Education & qualifications
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- Candidate must have a minimum Bachelor’s degree in one of the following subjects, or any other related field: law, criminology, human rights, development etc.
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Relevant experience
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- Preferable experience in conducting legal research
- Experience in development of data research tools and data collection
- Experience in conducting field research and desk review.
- Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of methodology
- Preferable experience in development of manuals and curriculum
- Preferable experience in training/teaching on law and human rights.
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Interpersonal &
communication skills
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- Well-developed interpersonal/communication skills and strong organisational skills are essential.
- Methodical but efficient and flexible approach to work.
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Terms and Conditions
Location
Suite # 0202, 2nd Floor, The Plaza, Zamzama (Do Talwar Round about) Clifton Karachi.
Hours of work
The employment is full-time, 9am -5pm from Monday to Saturday.
Length of appointment
- 3-month contract
- Tentative dates: 15th September 2018 – 15th December 2018