Research and data analysis on women’s management and socio-economic rights in family businesses (Malta)
Support in generating evidence for women's roles in family businesses
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Overview
Support in generating evidence for women's roles in family businesses
You have:
- Fluency in Maltese and English is required.
- Experience in qualitative data analysis is needed.
- Research expertise is considered a requirement.
- Familiarity and expertise in gender issues are assets.
- Commit to 6-10 hours per week for 5 weeks.
Contract
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The gender team at UNDP is looking for volunteers to support in the review and generation of existing legal and policy evidence which can inform policy on women as defacto co-managers in family businesses. The volunteers will: . Contribute to generating data to inform evidence-based policy making on family businesses as a mechanism for enhancing social protection, family based jobs for women as well as eliminating hunger and poverty. 2. Identify co-management policy (frameworks) related considerations of family businesses in Malta, their key provisions and implications in terms of social protection of spouses and other family members dealing in or contriibuting labour to the family bussiness 3. Ascertain legal recognitions/parameters/recommendations that can enhance the position of/for women co-managers to enjoy their rights and empower themselves in line with the aim of the SDGs on family businesses as a mechanism for enhancing social protection and jobs for women.
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Gender inequalities are one of the major causes of poverty worldwide. Around 70 percent of the world’s poor are women, of which the majority are rural women from developing countries. The gender team at UNDP is undertaking a mapping exercise to identify existing legislation and policy frameworks on women as co-managers and co-owners in family business/farms including fisheries. The gender team at UNDP is undertaking a mapping exercise to identify existing legislation and policy frameworks on women co-managers and co-owners in family business from small-scale fisheries to small shops, farms and industries and requires the services of a UN volunteer English speaking to support in the generation of evidence which can inform law and policy on women as defacto co-managers in small family businesses drawing on Malta’s experience.
Volunteers: 5 needed
6-10 hours per week / 5 weeks
Candidates need to be fluent in Maltese and English. Experience in qualitative data analysis and research. Familiarity and expertise with gender are considered an asset.
Global
- English, Maltese
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully contributed to a research project? | This question assesses your relevant experience and commitment to research. | Provide a specific example of a project, your role, and the outcomes. |
| How do you ensure the reliability and validity of qualitative data in your analysis? | Interviewers want to understand your approach to maintaining research integrity. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to engage with gender issues in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you identified a gap in policy or legislation. How did you address it? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role do you believe family businesses play in women's socio-economic empowerment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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