| Oxfam International |
| | Industry: |
| | Non Government Organisation |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 25-May-11 |
| | Job Description: |
| | RMIT University, Deakin University, the University of the South Pacific in Fiji and Oxfam Australia are undertaking a three year study in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. The study focuses on the vulnerability and resilience of Pacific households to economic shocks, while also examining the impact of the recent food, fuel and economic crises on |
| | Pacific households. The project will specifically focus on the plight of both women and youth. The three questions that the research will consider are: What has been the impact of the recent food, fuel and economic shocks on peoples’ lives in Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands? In these contexts, why are certain people and households more vulnerable |
| | or resilient to these global economic shocks? What policies and strategies most effectively reduce vulnerability or increase the resilience of people to global economic shocks in these contexts. |
| | Students will be trained to undertake household surveys, understand research ethics and undertake analysis. Students will then work in one of two survey teams under a team leader. One survey team will carry out surveys in three separate locations in the south of Vanuatu (Efate and Tanna) with the other team carrying out surveys in three locations in |
| | the north (Santo and Banks Islands).Successful candidates will be required to attend one week (or part thereof) of group training in Port Vila, most likely commencing around 20th June 2011, and then undertake 3 weeks of fieldwork. Following the fieldwork, students will then be required to participate in 2-3 days of group debriefing in Port Vila. |
| | Interested applicant must possess the following requirements: |
| | Criteria: |
| | - Are current degree students with a B grade average or minimum GPA of 3; Have previous work experience (does not need to be in research); Have good communication skills including listening, ability |
| | to express themselves and writing skills; Are able to take direction from a team leader |
| | - Can perform tasks with accuracy; Local language skills in one of Efate, Tanna, Santo or Banks Islands (but not essential). |
| | Salary: |
| | Students will be paid at the rate of VT 13,000 per week for their services (plus a per diem meal allowance), in addition to transport and accommodation costs while in the field. |
| | Language: |
| | Not Stated |
| | _________________________________________________________________ |
| | How To Apply: |
| | Send your CV, a short expression of interest letter including your availability for June-July, why you are interested in the position, and how you fulfill the selection criteria above to the email below. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Kethy Cyrus |
| | Phone: |
| | (+678) 25786 |
| | Email: |
| | kethyc@oxfam.org.au |
| | Address: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Website: |
| _________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 17-May-11 | Direct from Employer |
| Source Website: |
| | For further information on the above Vanuatu job please see the source or contact the employer directly. |
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