Research (Slovak language) on the legislation on single use plastics in Slovakia
Conduct research on Slovakia's single use plastics legislation and report findings.
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Overview
Conduct research on Slovakia's single use plastics legislation and report findings.
You have:
- Fluency in English and Slovak languages is required for research and reporting.
- Ability to conduct research on legislation and environmental policies in Slovakia.
- Experience in writing and summarizing research findings into clear documentation.
- Understanding of single use plastics policies and EU directives.
- Ability to summarize articles and communicate findings effectively in English.
Contract
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In 2021, thanks to our volunteers and Online Volunteers via UNV platform, we released a report assessing how Europe was doing in reducing single use plastics. We want to update this report and release it in June 2023. The 2021 report, can be found here: https://rethinkplasticalliance.eu/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/SUP-Assessment-Design-final.pdf
All the names of the contributors, including from the UN platform, were cited at the beginning of the report.
In order to update our understanding of the situation in Slovakia and draft a report, we are looking for the following information to be compiled in a word document:
Identification of the articles in the national laws that were adopted following the adoption of the EU directive in 2019 on single use plastics that concern SUP tobacco-related items;
Short paragraph on where the discussion stands/ answer to the following question: were there any new developments between September 2022 and now regarding the measures on SUP tobacco-related items?
Compile links to 3 or 4 articles released in 2022 and 2023 in the Slovak national media on cigarette butts/tobacco pollution and write a short summary on the content of each one of these articles.
We are looking for English and Slovak speaking volunteers interested in doing research on measures against single use plastics in Slovakia and report them back to us in a short briefing document in English.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe your experience with environmental research projects? | The interviewer wants to gauge your relevant research experience and skills in the environmental field. | Share specific projects you have worked on, highlighting your contributions and outcomes. |
| How do you ensure accurate sourcing of information in your research? | This question aims to understand your approach to verifying data and reliability of sources. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to summarize complex legislative information? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach researching public sentiment on single use plastics in Slovakia? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain how you would handle conflicting information in your research? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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