Responsibilities

Under, the overall supervision of the UNU-IAS Director and under, the direct guidance and supervision of the Head of Innovation and Education (IVE), the Research Assistant shall perform the following tasks related to the GGS Teacher Training:

1. Provide the assistance in research activities, including:

• Translating and interpreting research materials from Lao to English and English to Lao;

• Assisting in preparing, maintaining and filing documentations written in Lao and English;
• Assisting in field data collection including preparing and conducting surveys;
• Assisting in data analysis including data coding and summarizing results;
• Assisting in drafting research progress reports; and
• Participating in regular project team meetings and recording the meeting minutes.

2. Assist in liaising and providing logistical support to the training implementation, including:

• Liaising with local partners in organizing the Teacher Training in Luang Prabang;
• Translating Teacher Training materials such as presentation slides and handouts;
• Sending and tracking invitations and other teacher training materials to local speakers and participants;
• Providing assistance in organizing and conducting events;
• Assisting in travel arrangement, venue organizations, meals, etc; and
• Taking minutes and maintaining event records.

3. Facilitate communication among partners and networks in Lao PDR, including:

• Assisting in communicating with partner organizations such as Luang Prabang Department of Education and Sports and other local key stakeholders;
• Responding to inquiries from training participants, speakers, and partners from Lao PDR;
• Keeping the contact list of partners and participants updated; and
• Supporting communication activities via social media and network portals.

4. Perform other duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.

The Research Assistant (CTC) shall deliver two core deliverables at the end of July and September 2023 respectively:

Deliverable 1 due on 31 July 2023

• Translation and interpretation of research materials from Lao to English and English to Lao
• Assist in the teacher training implementation, including logistics work and project coordination with relevant stakeholders

Deliverable 2 due on 30 September 2023

• Interviews, survey and fieldnotes reports and translation from participants who attended the teacher training
• Summary report of the teacher training

Experience

• Demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative research, particularly carrying out interviews and recording fieldnote observations
• Experience in analyzing and summarizing qualitative data, particularly data organization and data coding
• Experience in coordinating international collaborative projects and efficient handling of multiple project tasks at once and responding to urgent requests
• Experience in providing logistical support on-site including liaising with relevant stakeholders and arranging local services relevant to the project activities
• Excellent time management skills including successful implementation of project activities based on schedule and effective utilization of time management tools and software where necessary.
• Work experience in international organizations or promoting major international initiatives is an asset.
• Knowledge in the fields of cultural heritage (tangible, intangible or natural) is an asset.

Education and certification

Bachelor’s degree in education, culture, sustainable development, or other social science related disciplines.

Duration of contract

15 May 2023 – 31 December 2023

Proposed payment schedule

A lump sum payment will be made twice. The first payment of USD 2,800 will be made upon the completion of the 1^st deliverables by 31 July 2023, and second payment of USD 2,800 will be made upon the completion of the 2^nd deliverables by 30 September 2023.

UNU is not liable for any taxes that may be levied on the remuneration you receive under this contract. Payment of any such taxes remains your sole responsibility.

UNU-IAS shall reserve the right to withhold, in full or in part, the final payment if in its opinion the said the delivery is not satisfactory.

How to Apply:

To apply to UNU, you will not need an account. Instead, we ask that you:

• Apply via the apply link;
• fill out the UNU P11 form (please avoid using similar forms provided by other United Nations organisations);
• provide a motivation statement (in the P11 form); and
• answer a few questions that are tailored to the position.

You may wish to refer to the UN Values and Behaviours Framework for more information.

Application Deadline:  

26 April 2023 (UTC)

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include a desk review and/or a competency-based interview.

Special notice

UNU does not sponsor a working visa for this position.

Consultants do not hold international civil servant status nor are they considered a “staff member” as defined in the United Nations Staff Rules and Regulations.

UNU is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities to apply. Applications from developing countries, and from women are strongly encouraged.

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