Background
In the broader framework of the joint United Nations’ initiative on social inclusion in Albania, social exclusion is defined as the process whereby certain individuals and groups are pushed to the edge of society and prevented from fully participating in it by virtue of their poverty, lack of access to basic services and opportunities, lack of capabilities, and/or as a result of discrimination. This distances them from job, income and education opportunities as well as from social and community networks and activities.
Responsibilities
- Become familiar with analysis of Census 2011 for Roma and Egyptians community in Albania and of the population of PWD conducted by
UNDP in 2014 as well as all other related studies
- Develop a detailed work plan and related timeline for the study, in consultation with a local expert hired for this purpose, INSTAT and
UNDP. Agree on outline, schedule of work, completion of draft, review and final submission of the study
- Draft the detailed methodology to conduct the analysis
- Conduct field work to collect qualitative data about processes that lead to inclusion/exclusion; access to formal safety nets and less formal
support mechanisms; availability of adequate, timely and good quality services (or their lack); identify the information of what the
needs/expectations are; coping mechanism; participation in economic, cultural, political world of work
- Present the draft reports of the studies and the final versions, including incorporation of reviewers' comments as necessary
Requirements
- Advanced university degree in Economics, Social Sciences, Public Administration, Law or related fields of study
- At least 5 years of work experience in similar assignments
- Proven track record in designing and implementing social research projects
- Previous relevant experience with UN Agencies or other international organizations will be an added advantage
- Full working knowledge of English, including excellent report writing and presentation skills in English
Deadline: 25 February 2015
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