Research assistance on social protection in Latin America and the Caribbean
Provide support with research and report writing on social protection systems.
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Overview
Provide support with research and report writing on social protection systems.
You have:
- Fluency in English – mandatory.
- Independent internet and laptop access – mandatory.
- Fluency in Spanish – highly desirable.
- Background in political science, social sciences, international relations, development studies and/or social protection – highly desirable.
- Experience in online research and/or report writing – highly desirable.
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
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with online research? | This question helps to assess your familiarity with sourcing and compiling information digitally. | Discuss specific tools or methodologies you use for effective online research. |
| What strategies do you use for accurate report writing? | The interviewer wants to understand your approach to creating clear and concise reports. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you manage deadlines while working remotely? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of a research project you were involved in? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How comfortable are you working with diverse teams in a virtual environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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