Support on research on national social protection systems in South Asia
Support research on social protection systems in South Asia
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Overview
Support research on social protection systems in South Asia
You have:
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
- Independent internet and laptop access is mandatory.
- Availability for frequent meetings is mandatory.
- Fluency in official languages spoken in the South Asian countries is highly desirable.
- Background in political science, social sciences, international relations, development studies or social protection is highly desirable.
- Experience in online research or report writing is 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 South Asia – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. More specifically, in collaboration with IPC-IG’s researchers and other volunteers, the selected candidates will: (i) search for official documents, studies and/or other relevant sources (ii) build and analyze databases (iii) conduct literature reviews (iv) write knowledge products’ drafts (v) elaborate power point presentations’ drafts (vi) participate in meetings (at least once a week) (vii) and other research related tasks, as required.
- 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. The volunteers will support the accomplishment of IPC-IG’s research agenda on social protection in South Asia, in partnership with the UNICEF Regional Office for South Asia and the respective UNICEF country offices under its coordination – Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Online volunteers will work remotely, mostly at a time and location of their convenience, and subjected to the deadlines set. They should be available to frequent online meetings (at least once a week), at specific times, to be agreed with the respective supervisor(s). They will receive a certificate of appreciation and can be acknowledged in the final publication of document as feasible.
Volunteers: 3 needed
20+ hours per week / 12 weeks
Fluency in English – mandatory. Independent internet and laptop access – mandatory. Availability for frequent meetings – mandatory. Fluency in official languages spoken in the South Asian countries – 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.
Asia
- English
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you conducted research on a complex topic? | The interviewer wants to assess your research skills and ability to handle complexity. | Provide a specific example, highlighting your methods and outcomes. |
| How do you prioritize tasks when faced with tight deadlines? | This question assesses your time management skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with a team remotely. What challenges did you face? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What software or tools do you use for writing reports and presentations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How would you approach conducting a literature review on social protection systems? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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