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Afghanistan
Research and Evaluation Unit (AREU) is an independent
research organisation based in Kabul. AREU's mission is to
conduct high-quality research that informs and influences
policy and practice. Their Livelihoods
and Human Security research programme aims to contribute
to the understanding of risk management strategies at
individual, household and group
levels, in order to inform the development of policies to
reduce human insecurity. There is a large focus on
vulnerability, how Afghans make a livng and
the range of livelihoods options open to
them.
Responsibilities
- Designing
and planning the livelihoods and human security
research programme.
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Defining the programme’s scope and direction, and
developing the conceptual and methodological frameworks
for proposed studies.
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Conducting and supervising research and
other programme-related activities, including conducting
data collection and supervising data analysis.
- Writing-up
results for publication in collaboration
with research team
members.
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Supervising and mentoring Research Assistants
and other staff, when in and out of the field, and ensuring
that they have adequate support.
- Performing
job appraisals of Research Assistants and Research Officers.
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Preparing narrative reports and other documents
for donors.
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Leading or participating in other Research Department activities,
such as seminars, briefings and study groups.
- Liaising
with key actors (e.g., government, UN, NGOs, academics)
- Making
presentations on AREU livelihoods and human security
research findings.
Key Requirements
- Ph.D.
in a field related to human security or livelihoods
(i.e. development studies, anthropology, sociology, geography).
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Strong research skills, particularly using qualitative
methodologies, preferably in terms of both design
and implementation.
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Experience conducting field research in a developing
country.
- Publication
record in academic peer reviewed journals.
- Strong
writing skills in English, including narrative reports and
proposals.
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Strong communication skills.
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Strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills.
- Evidence
of good mentoring, training, and supervision skills.
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