Research Officer

3 weeks ago


Thailand Progressive Voice Full time

**RESEARCH OFFICER JOB DESCRIPTION**

**Job Title** - Research Officer (desk position)
**Report to** - Research Director
**Start Date** - As soon as possible
**Salary and Benefits** - Based on experience and compatible with local rate
**Application Deadline** - 15 November 2024

**Overview of Progressive Voice**

**Progressive Voice (PV) **is a cooperative, collaborative, and participatory rights-based policy research and advocacy organization rooted in civil society, maintaining strong networks and relationships with grassroots organizations and community-based organizations throughout Myanmar. It acts as a bridge to the international community and international policymakers by amplifying voices from the ground, and advocates for a rights-based engagement and policy on Myanmar. PV upholds the values and principles of peace, human rights, non-discrimination, justice, and self-determination, and teamwork based on mutual respect, recognition, cooperation, and collaboration.

**Job Purpose**

**Duties and Responsibilities**
- Assist the Research Director in conceptualizing and designing research projects, including methodologies and preliminary needs assessments;
- Analyze data gathered from field research and local partners, including focus group discussions and interviews using appropriate qualitative techniques to ensure all data is valid, reliable, and accurately portrayed in reports;
- Assist in field research such as interviews, focus group discussions and other relevant methods as well as conduct desk research for various outputs;
- Lead and provide support in drafting reports, briefers, statements and other written outputs;
- Elicit internal and external input comments on draft reports;
- Prepare high quality briefs and other tools for advocacy purposes for the Department Directors and the Executive Director;
- Identify gaps in data for further research;
- Assist in the production of English language reports, including the layout and printing for reports and other written outputs;
- Contribute to the production of PV’s weekly blog or the “Weekly Highlights”;
- Assist the Research Director in preparing and managing budgets;
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including by organizing meetings and workshops and participating in regional and international networks where PV is a member;
- Participate in coordination meetings with the other departments to plan advocacy;
- Work with the advocacy team as a resource person and attend public and private events as needed;
- Assist the Research Director in the training, coaching and personnel management of temporary contracted staff;
- Participate in PV team meetings and other organizational meetings, including project evaluation meetings;
- Monitor news and developments; and
- Other tasks as assigned.

**Person Specification**
- Essential_
- Commitment to the approach and values of PV;
- Minimum 3 years’ experience working in relevant fields, including: law, journalism, human rights, humanitarian or development;
- Experience working with local organizations;
- Excellent writing and analytical skills in English;
- Strong commitment to human rights issues in Myanmar and ability to demonstrate sensitivity in working with vulnerable, marginalized and disenfranchised communities;
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with people from diverse cultural and religious backgrounds, gender and political views;
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines on activities that are time-sensitive;
- Ability to demonstrate flexibility and cooperation in working with the team and local partners;
- Excellent interpersonal skills;
- Proven computer literacy (Microsoft Word, Excel & PowerPoint); and
- Excellent attention to detail.
- **Desirable**_
- Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, law, human rights, politics or other relevant fields;
- Proficiency in Myanmar language or other ethnic languages in Myanmar would be an advantage;
- Keen understanding of local, regional and international dynamics and sensitivities;
- Experience engaging with policymakers.

**Application Procedure**

Application Deadline: 15/11/2024



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