Duty Station: Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, Nepal (with up to 40% field visits)
 

Duration: One Year (with a possibility of extension)

Qualifications and Experience:

•  Master’s degree, preferably in social work, sociology, public health or anthropology
• At least two years of experience in conducting research in the field of child rights and child protection issues (e.g., sexual violence against children, online risks and gender-based violence)
• Excellent knowledge and experience in the use of qualitative and quantitative data collection tools
• Experience in coordinating desktop and field research in a methodical manner 2
•  Ability to use statistical and data analysis tools (e.g., SPSS and MAXQDA)
• Excellent communication (spoken and written) skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations both orally and in writing, in a clear, concise style
• Proven track records in writing research reports
• Good knowledge of children and young people’s online behaviour and risks, desirable
• Good knowledge of child rights, child protection and gender-based violence
•  Excellent knowledge of ethical considerations for research with children and young people
• Knowledge of digital technology and use of computer applications Personal Attributes
• A strong commitment and interest in the protection of children and young people online
• Willingness to learn and keep abreast of new developments in the field of cyber safety for children and young people
• Ability to think analytically, strategically, critically, and outside the box
• Creativity, flexibility and attention to detail
• Sound planning and organisational skills (including self-management and time-management)
• Excellent timely communication manner – online, telephone and face-to-face
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to operate effectively across organisational boundaries
•  Ability to take own initiatives but also to work as a part of a team in a multicultural environment
• Ability to prepare plans, set priorities and implement activities in a timely manner
• Ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines
• Ability to maintain the confidentiality of work-related information
• Sensitivity to gender, ethnicity and children and young people in difficult circumstances.

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