Research assistance on social protection in Latin America and the Caribbean

Contract

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IPC-IG is looking for online volunteers to provide support with research and report writing on the national social protection systems in Latian American and the Caribbean. More specifically, in collaboration with IPC-IG’s researchers and other volunteers, the selected candidates will support on searching for official documents, studies and/or other relevant sources and insert the required information in an online database.

• Research

• Other development programme/project experience

  The IPC-IG is a joint project of the United Nations Development Programme and the Brazilian Government to facilitate South-South Cooperation on key development issues. Its mandate is to promote the production and dissemination of studies and policy recommendations, the exchange of best practices in development initiatives and the expansion of South-South cooperation. Online volunteers will work remotely, mostly at a time and location of their convenience, and subjected to the deadlines set. They will receive a certificate of appreciation and can be acknowledged in the final publication of document as feasible.

• Volunteers: 1 needed

• 20+ hours per week / 12 weeks

  Fluency in English – mandatory. Independent internet and laptop access – mandatory. Fluency in Spanish – highly desirable. Background on political science, social sciences, international relations, development studies and/or on social protection – highly desirable. Experience in online research and/or report writing – highly desirable. Please upload your CV in English.

• Latin America and the Caribbean

• English, Spanish