Support on Mapping Social Protection Responses to COVID-19's Crisis in Iran

Support in researching social protection responses related to COVID-19 in Iran.

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IPC-IG - UNDP International Policy Centre for Inclusive Growth

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Home-based; Iran

Volunteering Medical & Health Crisis & Emergency Response

Application deadline 5 years ago: Friday 25 Jun 2021 at 04:00 UTC

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Overview

Support in researching social protection responses related to COVID-19 in Iran.

You have:

Fluency in Farsi and English is required.
Background in political science, development studies, or other correlated area is highly desirable.
Previous experience in social protection is considered an advantage.
Experience in undertaking online research.
Availability to work 11-20 hours per week for 8 weeks.

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Details

IPC-IG is looking for online volunteers to search for official documents and/or other reliable sources concerning social protection responses – social assistance, social insurance and labour market – to the COVID-19’s crisis in Iran. Selected candidates must be available to start working immediately.

COVID-19 Response
Other emergency management experience

This research will feed a mapping of social protection responses to the COVID-19’s crisis in North Africa and the Middle East. Online volunteers must have independent access to a laptop and internet. They will work remotely at a time and location of their convenience, subject to the deadlines set, and will receive a certificate of appreciation for their contributions. 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. The IPC-IG’s 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.
Volunteers: 1 needed
11-20 hours per week / 8 weeks

All candidates must be fluent in Farsi and English. Mark clearly which languages you are fluent in. Background on political science, development studies or other correlated area is highly desirable. Previous experience in social protection and in undertaking online research are considered an advantage. Upload your CV in English
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
English, Persian

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with online research and how it relates to this project?	This helps us understand your ability to gather and assess information effectively.	Highlight specific projects or tasks where you utilized online research skills.
What motivates you to volunteer for a project like this one?	We want to gauge your commitment and interest in social issues.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you manage working independently and meeting deadlines in a remote environment?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.