| Oxfam International |
| | Industry: |
| | Non Government Organisation |
| | Location: |
| | Port Vila, Vanuatu |
| | Job Hours: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Due Date: |
| | 18-Jan-13 |
| | Job Description: |
| | RMIT University, Deakin University, the University of the South Pacific in Fiji and Oxfam Australia are undertaking the second tranche of research as part of 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. |
| | This research will assist in Oxfam’s program design as well as provide the policymakers and aid donors with crucial information to help target their interventions and inform future economic development and social protection policies and programs. |
| | Quantitative and qualitative techniques will be used to answer the research questions. 1000 households in total will be surveyed in urban, rural and remote locations in both Vanuatu and the Solomon Islands. Data from the household surveys will be complemented with qualitative information derived from focus groups and semi-structured interviews. |
| | Specific focus groups will be held for women and young people. |
| | 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 employed for 2.5 weeks commencing in around 1st February 2013. This will include 2/3 days of group training in Port Vila, following by two weeks of fieldwork, one week in Port Vila and one week in Espiritu Santo.” |
| | Interested applicant must possess the following: |
| | 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: |
| | To apply send your CV, a short expression of interest letter including your availability for February 2013, why you are interested in the position and how you fulfill the criteria to the email provided. |
| | Contact Name: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Phone: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Email: |
| | katee@oxfam.org.au |
| | Address: |
| | Not Stated |
| | Website: |
| _________________________________________________________________ |
| Source: |
| | 09-Jan-13 | 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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