Research Officer - East, Central and South Africa Programmes

Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers offers a great place to work within easy reach of London and Brighton.

Research Officer – East, Central and South Africa Programmes (ECSA region) Location ideally located in Kenya: 2,581,569 to 3,492,711 KES Or Uganda: 53,489,650 to 72,368,350 UGX Or Tanzania: 41,229,250 to 55,780,750 TZS

Sightsavers has an opportunity for an experienced Researcher with a strong interest in health and disability research to join its Policy & Strategic Programme Support team.

The post holder will work with our global research team and will be responsible for supporting research and other evidence generating activities within Sightsavers’ health, education and social inclusion programmes in in East, Central and South Africa region.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics or a related discipline. You will have a good knowledge of different research methods including both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Candidates with a good knowledge and experience of research in Sub-Saharan Africa will be of particular interest. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to plan and supervise research projects are essential for this position, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills in English. The postholder must be able to travel for up to 16 weeks a year.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this post, please visit http://www.sightsavers.net/about_us/vacancies/ and download our application form and equal opportunities form and email this as two separate documents tojobs@sightsavers.org.

We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage qualified people living with a disability to apply.

We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work.

Research Officer - West Africa Programmes

Our vision is of a world where no one is blind from avoidable causes and where visually impaired people participate equally in society. Each year, we improve the lives of millions of people in the poorest parts of the world. Sightsavers offers a great place to work within easy reach of London and Brighton.

Research Officer – West Africa Programmes Location flexible within our West Africa country offices Salary paid in local currency to country

Sightsavers has an opportunity for an experienced Researcher with a strong interest in health and disability research to join its Policy and Strategic Programme Support team.

The post holder will work with our global research team and will be responsible for supporting research and other evidence generating activities within Sightsavers’ health, education and social inclusion programmes in West Africa.

The ideal candidate will have a postgraduate degree in public health, epidemiology, statistics or related discipline. You will have a good knowledge of different research methods including both quantitative and qualitative approaches. Candidates with a good knowledge and experience of research in West Africa will be of particular interest. Excellent analytical skills with the ability to plan and supervise research projects are required for this post, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and ideally French. The postholder must be able to travel for up to 16 weeks a year.

HOW TO APPLY:

To apply for this post, please visit http://www.sightsavers.net/about_us/vacancies/ and download our application form and equal opportunities form and email this as two separate documents tojobs@sightsavers.org.

We’re an equal opportunities employer, and we particularly encourage qualified people living with a disability to apply.

We will be contacting shortlisted candidates for interview, shortly after the closing dates. We very much regret that in view of the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond if you are unsuccessful. I am sure that you will understand the need to concentrate resources towards our work.

Violence Against Children Study – Research Coordinator

Summary

Position Title: International Consultant

Level:P3/P4

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Duration: 11 months

Start Date: November 2014

Budget PBA No: Non Grant

Background

Violence against children in all forms, and especially sexual violence, is a growing concern in sub-Saharan Africa. While many initiatives have been undertaken to mitigate the impact of this situation, nationally representative studies remain limited. Evidence to support advocacy, to inform national planning and budget processes; and to monitor impact is very much needed. As reported in a UN Global Study on Violence Against Children, such violence is a profound violation of human rights and has devastating short- and long-term mental and physical health consequences on child development. Though violence against children is preventable, in order to develop and implement effective prevention strategies, timely and more complete data is needed.

For these reasons the Ministry of Health/Rwanda Biomedical Center, UNICEF and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will undertake, in 2015, a Violence Against Children Survey (VACS) (through a Research grant from the International Development Research Centre (IDRC)). This research initiative seeks to provide, for the first time, comparable, national population-based estimates which describe the magnitude and nature of violence experienced by children in Rwanda. This national household survey will be conducted with children and young people, both male and female, between 13 and 24 years of age.

In addition to the national VACS, a qualitative study on violence against children with disabilities will be conducted. Children with disabilities are generally considered at increased risk of experiencing violence. To improve the general understanding of violence in youth in Rwanda, it’s important to conduct a specific qualitative study on violence against children with disabilities, as a group that is at increased risk of violence. This will enable Rwanda to develop a more comprehensive plan to tackle violence in both the general population, as well as amongst high risk groups.

The objectives of the VACS are to: Describe the magnitude of the problem of all forms of violence against children, with a particular focus on sexual violence; Identify potential risk and protective factors for violence against children; Assess the knowledge and utilization of health, legal, welfare, and other services available for victims of violence; Use data to help guide national policies, laws and programs to prevent violence against children; Make recommendations on improving and enhancing interventions to better identify, and prevent violence against children and to ensure access to services for its health-related consequences, etc; and Identify areas for further research. It is anticipated that the Study will inform policy makers, families and communities about the magnitude and effects of violence against children and the most appropriate ways to nurture, care for and protect children.

The Ministry of Health is the lead ministry for the VACS and a steering committee of stakeholders, chaired by the MOH, provides leadership and guidance throughout the process. MOH has the role of coordinating and organizing the study, coordinating all aspects of the survey preparation, implementation and translation to action. For these purposes the Ministry of Health/UNICEF are seeking an experienced Research Coordinator for the lead role of VACS Research Coordinator, to be based at the Ministry of Health/Rwanda Biomedical Center.

Objective of the consultancy

The Violence Against Children Study is an immense national effort that will guide future government actions and programmes for combatting violence against children in Rwanda. Given the scope of the Study (nationally representative) and the required preparatory work, it is essential to bring on-board a specialist for coordination of the various aspects of the Study.

The objective of this consultancy is to ensure effective coordination and communication between all stakeholders of the VACS, provide quality assurance and technical support for all phases of the study process, such as pre-data collection, data collection and finalization of report and dissemination – as well as ensure that the response plan for victims of violence is appropriate and efficient.

The VAC research coordinator will be in charge of all the day-to-day matters and the overall coordination of the VACS, including organizing the tender for the implementation of the study, recruiting field staff, organizing the logistics for the pilot test, organizing the logistics for data collection, coordinating and providing quality assurance for the response services to respondents who meet the criteria for the study response plan, and coordinating the multi-sectoral and collaborative report writing and dissemination process.

Major Tasks, Deliverables & Timeframe

The main tasks/responsibilities of the research coordinator are:

1. Coordinating communication/meetings:

The consultant will assist with the coordination of communication and meetings between relevant partners for the whole period of the VAC process, this includes:

§ Assist RBC in establishing and identifying members for the VAC technical working group which will oversee the planning, implementation and follow-up of the study. This includes ensuring that the technical working group meets on a regular basis and that they are always well informed about the process and progress.

§ Draft and provide monthly progress update reports to the funding partner, IDRC

§ Draft and provide bi-monthly progress update reports to all stakeholders

§ Ensure adequate engagement with all stakeholders, including local CSOs and CBOs

§ Field and communicate external questions and concerns regarding VACS processes

Timeframe: Ongoing for 11 months

1. Pre-data collection process:

§ Review and seek review from appropriate CDC staff on all IRB protocols, response plans, and other VACS-related documents and materials

§ Support the IRB submission to the National Health Research Committee, the Rwanda National Ethics Committee and to the National Institute of Statistics

§ Support MoH application for research permit

§ Support MoH and University of Rwanda (School of Public Health) with an open call for applicants for two Phd positions and two Master’s student positions, and support MoH and University of Rwanda with oversight of their work and publications

§ Assist MOH with the tender for the field survey part of the study (sub-contracting), as needed

§ Assist the sub-contractor with the recruitment of interviewers and team leaders for the implementation of the survey

§ Work with Ministry of Health, CDC, and the sub-contractor to plan and execute the VACS training for team leads and interviewers, assist in the development of pre-survey processes including sample design as well as mapping and listing; and assist with organization of logistics for the pilot test and field work

Timeframe: December 2014 – October 2015

1. Qualitative study on young people living with disabilities:

The consultant will also assist with the coordination of a qualitative study on young people living with disabilities (YLWD) living in institutions.

§ Provide oversight and support to students from University of Rwanda with the design of a qualitative study on violence against YLWD living in institutions, such as the design of semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions

§ Provide support in writing the study protocol

§ Facilitate and support the protocol submission to the National Health Research Committee and the Rwanda National Ethics Committee

§ Assist University of Rwanda/MOH/MIGEPROF with oversight and logistics of the implementation of the qualitative data collection

Timeframe: November 2014 – May 2015

1. Quantitative Data collection process:

§ Assist Ministry of Health and the sub-contractor with logistics related to data collection

§ Assist Ministry of Health and the sub-contractor with oversight of the implementation of data collection and response plan

Timeframe: October – November 2015

1. Post-quantitative data collection process:

§ Ensure timely and quality feedback to technical working group and CDC Atlanta on the preliminary and final results.

§ Develop plans and procedures for preparing preliminary and final VACS reports

§ Support the multi-sectoral and collaborative report writing and dissemination process

Timeframe: November 2015

The deliverables:

• Monthly comprehensive progress reports provided electronically to the VACS technical working group, IDRC, CDC Atlanta and UNICEF Headquarters/Regional Office
• Organize monthly meetings of all relevant stakeholders, and more frequent meetings as needed
• Delivery and facilitation of training workshops
• Coordination and implementation of field research / data collection
• Study report writing and dissemination plan
• Complete draft VACS report, which should be well-structured, logical and clear
• A stand-alone summary drawn from the report (approximately 10 pages) for non-technical audiences
• Action plan for implementing recommendations of the VACS report, with involvement of relevant stakeholders

Stakeholder participation

The Violence Against Children Study and the qualitative study on violence against children with disabilities, is led by a multidisciplinary technical and steering committee comprised of MOH (lead)/RBC, MIGEPROF/NCC, UNICEF, CDC, NISR, NCC, National Police/One Stop Centers, and various NGOs.

Qualifications and requirements

Expected qualifications are as follows:

a. Education: University Master’s Degree or higher in public health or social sciences or other related area

b. Proven coordination and organization skills, in particular experience supporting and coordinating within government agency structure

c. Experience in quantitative and qualitative research

d. Experience in dissemination of key data and findings to non-technical audiences

e. Ability to work under tight deadlines

f. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, highest level of collaboration skills

g. Fluency in written/spoken English

Desirable:

a. Experience working with child protection services/systems

b. Fluency in written/spoken French and Kinyarwanda

c. Experience with Violence Against Children Studies

h. Experience in field survey data collection

i. Experience in quantitative data analysis

Supervision

This consultancy will be based in Rwanda’s Biomedical Center (RBC) office located in Kigali. The consultant will work under the joint supervision of the Principal Investigator of the Rwandan Violence Against Children Study (Head of Mental Health Division, Ministry of Health/ Rwanda Biomedical Center), the Chief of Social Policy and Research and the Chief of Child Protection, UNICEF Rwanda.

General Terms and Conditions

· The consultant is expected to spend significant amount of her/his time on field travel to monitor data collection/implementation

· Payment will be monthly, based on deliverables and monthly progress reports. Payment will only be made for work endorsed by RBC and approved by UNICEF. UNICEF recourse in case of unsatisfactory performance.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested candidates should submit applications by 27th November 2014 to e-mailrwajobs@unicef.orgincluding a cover letter, a Personal History Form (P11), an updated CV.

You may also submit to: Human Resources Specialist, UNICEF Rwanda, P.O. Box 381, Kigali, Rwanda.

Libya Country Researcher

The Libya Researcher will be a member of a team made up of country and thematic officers and researchers located in multiple countries throughout the Arab region as well as staff dedicated to conducting advocacy at international organizations and in capitals throughout the world. As the country resarcher responsible for Libya, you will be at the forefront of efforts to strengthen, empower, and protect the Arab regional human rights movement through your specific work on Libya at a critical juncture in the movement’s history. More concretely, you will be responsible for putting in place a country strategy for engagement on Libya that combines research, capacity building, network-building, and advocacy initiatives in order to achieve the realization of the ARAP mission within your target country: Libya.

For further information on the post, please select the file below.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications close on 15 November, 2014.

Interviews will take place the following week. The candidate should ideally begin as of December 1, 2014. Applicants should send a CV, cover letter, the contacts of two references, and an unedited writing sample in English, and either French or Arabic to info.tn@cihrs.org ,with the heading ‘Libya Position Application’. No telephone call is needed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CIHRS is an equal opportunity employer.

Country Researcher

The ARAP is a regional program that is designed to increase the ability of national and regional human rights actors to achieve positive change by enhancing their campaigning tactics, with a specific emphasis on creating synergy between national, regional and international advocacy and influence. This is achieved through a partner based process that involves research, capacity-building, network creation and joint advocacy initiatives. To achieve this the ARAP is currently expanding its country presences in the Arab region and at international forums, and regularly engages with partners at international human rights mechanisms and other international advocacy targets, including the United Nations, African Union, European Union, League of Arab States, other multilateral forums, as well as in strategic capitals in the Arab region and around the world.

The mission of the ARAP is to Identify, protect and empower human rights actors to strengthen the human rights movement in the Arab region in order to defend and expand the public sphere, with a particular focus on freedom of expression, freedom of assembly and freedom of association.

JOB PURPOSE:

As a researcher at the research unit of the ARAP you will be member of a team of country and thematic officers located in multiple countries throughout the Arab region, and international staff that work at international organizations and in capitals throughout the world. As a member of the ARAP team you will be at the forefront of efforts to strengthen, empower and protect the Arab regional human rights movement at a critical juncture in its history.

As a country researcher you will be responsible for putting in place a country strategy that combines research, capacity building, network building and advocacy initiatives in order to achieve the realization of the ARAP mission within your target country.

For further information about the post, please open the file below.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications close on 15 November, 2014.

Interviews will take place the following week. The candidate should ideally begin as of December 1, 2014. Applicants should send a CV, cover letter, the contacts of two references, and an unedited writing sample in English, and either French or Arabic to info.tn@cihrs.org ,with the heading ‘Researcher Position Application’. No telephone call is needed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CIHRS is an equal opportunity employer.

Research Fellow (Economic Transformation) – International Economic Development Group

About us

The UK’s leading think tank on international development and humanitarian issues. ODI (www.odi.org.uk) aims to inspire and inform policy and practice to reduce poverty by locking together high-quality applied research and practical policy advice.

Our International Economic Development Group (IEDG) aims to influence international economic policy relevant for prosperity in developing countries. We undertake high-quality innovative research in areas relevant to contemporary economic policy debates, and make the results accessible to opinion-formers and policy-makers. Our work is organised around three main themes:

• trade and trade policy (World Trade Organization, EU trade agreements, Aid for Trade, regions, value chains)
• international finance (private capital flows and development finance) and private sector development
• growth and economic transformation (productivity, industrial policy, emerging powers and the G20).

Recent highlights include:

• Co-leading the DFID-ESRC Growth Research Programme on various aspects of economic transformation
• Leading the European Report on Development 2014 on financing and other means of implementation in a transformative post-2015 context
• Undertaking innovative work on Aid for Trade at global and national level, and
• Shaping the G20’s development agenda.

We are looking for a Research Fellow with world-class knowledge to join IEDG and contribute to strategy development, fundraising, research, advisory work and public affairs, helping to drive an innovative programme on international economic development. Your work will develop and deepen IEDG’s programme of work on trade, finance and growth, ideally with an emphasis on structural economic transformation .

About the job

Responsibilities include:

• Research and policy advisory work: conducting high-quality applied research,
• Fundraising: attracting funds through bids, including the development of a substantial personal research portfolio,

• Public affairs: disseminating and promoting IEDG’s work and ideas through high-level meetings, ODI publications and blogs, and other media.

About you

The successful candidates will have:

• a postgraduate degree in economics (ideally a PhD, including quantitative skills in the area of economic transformation or productivity).
• extensive knowledge of key issues and organisations in international economic development.
• experience in policy-orientated research, demonstrated by a track record of publications and report.
• first-hand developing-country experience.
• strong analytical, quantitative and organisational skills, including the ability to manage a complex and varied workload to tight deadlines.
• excellent written and oral communication skills.
• demonstrated capacity for policy advisory or public-affairs work, based on an analytical approach, and an innovative and creative communication ability.
• demonstrated ability to translate research ideas into fundable projects.
• the ability to work as part of a team and support the Head of Programme in people and project management.

Apply

For more information and to apply, please click on the apply button to download an application pack from our website. If you are experiencing difficulties downloading, please telephone 020 7922 0351 or email n.dasilva@odi.org.uk

Closing date:  26 October  2014

Interviews: 10 November 2014

ODI is an equal opportunities employer               

Charity Reg. No.228248

Country Directors in Myanmar, Liberia, Tanzania and Zambia

The IGC directs a global network of world-class researchers in economics, political economy and related disciplines, and a set of 15 country teams across Africa and Asia, in promoting sustainable growth in developing countries by providing demand-led policy advice based on frontier research.

The Country Programme Director leads the country-level engagement and policy impact of the IGC, ensures effective management of the
country teams and drives the country-level implementation of the IGC’s collaborative approach to knowledge generation and policy influence.

Country Directors lead the IGC’s work in our partner countries. We have upcoming opportunities in Myanmar, Liberia, Tanzania and Zambia.

For further information and to apply, go to www.theigc.org/about/careers/
Closing date for applications: Thursday 23rd October.

We value diversity and wish to promote equality at all levels

Junior Fellow at the United Nations University, Office of the Rector

Description of organization

The United Nations University (UNU) is an international community of scholars, engaged in research, postgraduate teaching and capacity development, and dissemination of knowledge in furthering the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. The mission of the UNU is to contribute, through research and capacity building, to efforts to resolve the pressing global problems that are the concern of the United Nations and its Member States. For more information, please visit http://unu.edu.

Job Description

Applications are now being accepted for the spring 2015 term of the Junior Fellows Internship Programme at the Office of the Rector, United Nations University. The spring 2015 term commences on 2 February and lasts until 29 May 2015. The deadline for applications is 16 November 2014.

The underlying principles of the Junior Fellows Internship Programme at the Office of the Rector are centred on creating a dynamic, challenging and rewarding experience for graduate level students and young professionals. Junior Fellows are provided a monthly stipend and work full time during the regular working hours of the University: 9:30–17:30, Monday to Friday. Junior Fellows are provided office space and facilities as appropriate for their work and enjoy free access to UNU Headquarters facilities, including the library and gym.

The programme places a strong emphasis on the training, guidance, and hands-on experience that form the foundation of a successful and beneficial internship. Under guidance of the programme supervisor and through working closely with UN professional staff, Junior Fellows will learn about and provide support to the following ongoing assignments, projects and initiatives within the Office of the Rector:

• research and writing for institutional development: preparation of executive briefs on priority issues; background research and drafting of topical information briefs in support of internal policy development (i.e. related to the functioning of the University);
• planning: supporting the development of project management tools and systems;
• event coordination: supporting the organization of lectures, conferences, workshops, and other public events;
• meeting coordination: logistical support and minute taking;
• editorial support: proof-reading reports and copy editing; communication: preparation and dissemination of newsletters, event summaries, and other communication documents.

Salary level

Subsistence allowance: JPY 50,000/month; Transportation allowance: JPY 10,000/month

Qualifications

The qualifications which will be considered in the application process include, but are not limited to, the following. The ideal candidate:

• is currently pursuing or has recently completed postgraduate studies (master’s or doctoral), preferably in a field related to the University’s work;
• is under 32 years of age at the time of application;
• must not have more than 5 years of work experience in their related field;
• has a native or near fluent command of written and spoken English;
• has excellent research, writing and analytical skills;
• can establish and maintain effective working relations with people from diverse backgrounds;
• demonstrates resourcefulness and creativity in problem-solving;
• has advanced computer skills: sound, hands-on, knowledge of standard office software (word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.); and has a demonstrated interest in the work of the United Nations and more specifically, in the work of the United Nations University.

How to apply:

The application process is conducted in two stages, the first stage requiring the submission of the application form, a cover letter, a résumé or c.v., recommendation forms, and the funding form. Please visit the application page for all required forms and detailed instructions on the application process: http://unu.edu/about/internship/junior-fellows-internship-programme.html...

Research and Publication consultant

Dar es Saalam, Tanzania VSO Tanzania (Tanzania)

About VSO

VSO is the world’s leading independent international development organisation that works through volunteers to fight poverty in developing countries. Our high-impact approach brings people together to share skills, build capabilities, promote international understanding and action to change lives and make the world a fairer place.

Role overview

Support The Education Programme to share learning through: - Collating learning into developed reports to be shared externally - Analysing existing data to ensure confidence of usability in baseline assessments - Develop simple process for capturing and reporting on data from three month M and E tools - Develop baseline assessment tools including tool and process for use.

Skills, qualifications and experience required

Doctorate in Education Experience of conducting corporate and NGO research and evaluation 12 years’ experience of working in the Tanzanian Education Context

How to apply

If you’re interested in applying for this role, please download the job description to read more details about the position and the skills and experience we’re looking for. To submit your application, click on ‘Apply now’ and complete all relevant fields on the online application form.

Application closing date

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Research and Publication consultant

Researcher/ Sr. Researcher - Feinstein International Center

Researcher / Senior Researcher-14000850
Description
Researcher/ Sr. Researcher - Feinstein International Center

This is a Limited Appointment Position

The center's goal is to develop and promote operational and policy responses to protect and strengthen the livelihoods of people living in crisis-affected and marginalized communities, impacted by violence, malnutrition or loss of assets. We work globally to understand the causes and effects of marginalization, famine, conflict, and forced displacement and with national and international organizations to bring about institutional changes that enhance effective policy reform and promote best practice.

This position provides the opportunity to play a lead role in a unique multi-country inter-disciplinary study of resilience in Sudan and Chad. This will allow the researcher to explore livelihoods and nutrition, and implications for resilience over the course of up to 4 years, thus capturing seasonal and inter-annual dynamics. This project will work with the traditional agricultural sector (rainfed farmers), pastoralist livestock producers, including nomads, and the displaced population, thus allowing the opportunity to explore in-depth the resilience of different livelihood systems and groups. The researcher/senior researcher will have the opportunity to work in an international multi-disciplinary research team and take a lead role in further developing the qualitative component.

This researcher/senior researcher position is designed to lead on the qualitative aspects of three major research studies, while supporting the implementation of related surveys. This research is part of the 'Building Resilience Against Climate Extremes and Disasters' (BRACED) research program, undertaken by Tufts/FIC in partnership with Concern Worldwide in two border regions; the Goz Beida region of Chad and West Darfur, Sudan. This research builds on an ongoing Tufts/Concern research program in eastern Chad, which is part of a large, multi-intervention approach to build community resilience to future shocks known as 'Community Resilience to Acute Malnutrition' (CRAM). Over the past two years under CRAM, a Tufts team has started to rigorously test the model using both quantitative and qualitative methods and to contribute meaningfully to further discussions around resilience. CRAM will be amalgamated within BRACED to generate a multi-country multi-stakeholder resilience building program, with a major research component.

The researcher/senior researcher will be responsible for the design, planning and implementation of the qualitative research, including developing the research methodology, obtaining and obtaining IRB approvals, training, field work and supervision of field workers, organizing transcription of interviews, data analysis and leading participatory analysis workshops with the team and other key actors. The researcher/senior researcher will also be expected to lead on writing up the results (with inputs from others), analyse the key findings, and review the implications with key actors, and then finalize their sections of the research reports. There are also opportunities for publishing briefing papers and journal articles.

The Researcher/Senior Researcher; Livelihoods and Nutrition, will generate an in-depth understanding of the local and national institutional and policy context, livelihood systems and nutrition causal analysis, that will contribute to three major studies: 1) an impact evaluation in Eastern Chad; 2) a baseline and endline survey in West Darfur; and 3) a longitudinal study tracking nutrition, livelihoods and access to natural resources over time.

This position is full time for the first six months of the project through March 2015; part time for six months in Year 2 from April 2015 to March 2016 with the possibility of becoming a full time position in Year 2 with other related work. The funding for this position is through April 2016 with the possibility of extension through September 2017. This job includes extensive field travel in both countries to areas served by CONCERN Worldwide and national partners.

Qualifications
Basic Requirements:

Master's Degree in Nutrition, International Relations or Social Sciences with 5 years' experience in qualitative research and participatory approaches, as part of the humanitarian or other aid programs or policy research, related to livelihoods approaches, food security and nutrition, including a minimum of 12 months field experience managing field research in the same thematic areas. Microsoft Office Suite with appropriate research skills including for example, use of qualitative analysis software, statistical packages and bibliographic software. Willingness to spend several months in a challenging environment, international travel, knowledge of quantitative and qualitative data collection and analysis methods, context or conflict analysis, excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to relate effectively to people across national and cultural boundaries.Will work a varied schedule which will involve travel to Chad and Sudan for field work which will require considerable flexibility in working schedule as well as extended stays in a challenging environment. This project may also involve participation in workshops and administration outside normal working hours.

Preferred Qualifications:

A desire to work as a member of a team of academics and practitioners which embraces multidisciplinary approaches and methods. Ability to interact with donor agencies, research and field partners, other international, national and local actors in country. Preferably reads/speaks French and also Arabic.

Please apply with Requisition #14000850

Tufts University is an AA/EO employer and actively seeks candidates from diverse backgrounds. Please see the Tufts University non-discrimination statement.

Primary Location:United States-Massachusetts-Medford/Somerville
Job:Research
Organization:Feinstein Int'l Ctr - Friedman
Employee Status:Limited Appointment
Schedule:Full-time
Job Posting:Oct 6, 2014, 3:07:45 PM

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