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Research Officer - Political Science |
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Researcher |
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1 |
| Job Location: |
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Islamabad |
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No Preference |
| Minimum Education: |
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Bachelors |
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A relevant university degree (bachelor or above) in social science, political science, public health, monitoring & evaluation, or international development |
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Experienced Professional |
| Minimum Experience: |
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5 Years |
| Salary Range: |
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PKR 0 to 0 per Month |
| Apply By: |
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Feb 24, 2023 |
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| Job Description: |
Duties and Responsibilities
- Develop high-quality written products, concepts notes, short analytical papers, and briefings
- Develop innovative communication tools to present data and information e.g. infographics
- Contribute to high-quality reviews and evaluations, including design and planning of reviews, field visits, data gathering, and analysis, and report writing
- Contribute to M&E activities, including updating M&E frameworks, data gathering, analysis, and translation as required
- Provide operational and logistical support for PEI activities as required, including provincial visits, and ensuring compliance with PEI policies
Qualifications and Experience
The ideal candidate will have:
- A relevant university degree (bachelor or above) in social science, political science, public health, monitoring & evaluation, or international development
- Experience developing high-quality written products, concept notes, short analytical papers, and briefing papers (preferably in the health sector).
- Experience in research, policy analysis, and data collection through consultation with the government, implementing partners, and community groups
- Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and preparing communications products
- Strong understanding of the health sector
- Experience working in a collaborative team environment
- Fluency in English.
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Company Name: Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI)
Company Description:
Poverty is the root cause of every problem in the society, has no doubts worse affects on human life. Traditional gender roles in Pakistan especially in NWFP, which remains indulged in tribal culture, define the woman’s place as in the home and not in the workplace, and define the man as the breadwinner. Consequently, the society invests far less in women than men. Women in NWFP suffer more from poverty of opportunities throughout their lives as compared to other provinces. Economic vulnerability is a key factor in the rise of poverty in Pakistan; vulnerability also arises from social powerlessness, political instability, and ill-functioning institutions. Corruption and political instabilities such as various separatist movements in Baluchistan and Waziristan resulted in reduction of business confidence, deterioration of economic growth, reduced public expenditure, poor delivery of public services, and undermining of the rule of law. The root causes of current unrest in whole country especially FATA and FRS are linked with the absence of the opportunities for youth in all sections of life in general and particular in livelihoods. Active participation of the youth in decision making and development of the area is neglected and never given a chance to decide their fate. This made youth of the area frustrated and restless and compelled them to take part in the unhealthy activities. Poverty and the lack of modern curriculum have proved destabilizing factors for Pakistani society as these causes our youth to be exploited by religious organizations banned by the government to run schools and produce militant literature. Eradication of poverty cannot be brought about by charity, but needs first and foremost empowering the poor, focusing on women, and tapping their tremendous potential. Poverty Eradication Initiative (PEI) is a non-political, non-partisan and non-profit organization working as a facilitator to initiate and sustain women and children oriented developmental p
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