Myanmar: Research Lead

The post is to be based in Yangon and opened to International applicants and advertised globally.

Oxfam is a leading International NGO with a worldwide reputation for excellence and over 70 years of experience. It’s not unfortunate that people live in poverty. With enough wealth in this world to go around it’s unjustifiable. It’s not just their problem. It’s ours too. Our humanitarian, development and campaigning projects change lives around the world, and with the right support, we can beat poverty and injustice. Thousands of people already commit their time and talents to our campaigning, humanitarian and long-term development projects. Now we’re looking for yours.

The role: To develop a research report on inequality in Myanmar.

Level: National Plus, C2

Employment term: Fixed – Term (4 months)

Report to: Director of Advocacy and Communications

What we offer: Respectful and empowered working environment,

Life insurance, Medical+ dental + optical benefits,

Competitive salary and Career advancement opportunities,

Generous leave entitlement

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee and project manage national inequality research

· Explore diverse methods for qualitative and quantitative data gathering in context of limited data availability

· Develop detailed methodology for Oxfam in Myanmar inequality research with team in country

· Work with the national team to identify research targets and allies to be brought into the research process and host discussions with civil society actors on the methodology, content and use

· Carry out relevant data analysis across range of available data sets (household surveys, sector focused surveys, commissioning smaller surveys where needed)

· Manage and hold a series of focus group discussions and key informant interviews

· Carry out detailed case studies to capture experiences and aspects of inequality across Myanmar

· Recruit and manage local research support

· Analyse policy trends, direction and legislation which have the potential to contribute to deepening inequality

· Lead drafting of research in close collaboration with Oxfam’s global issue leads

· Produce final report on inequality in Myanmar

SKILLS AND COMPETENCE:

· At least 5 years experience working in international development, with research and advocacy/policy experience

· Strong research skills – both quantitative and qualitative

· Thematic knowledge on inequality, gender, tax, key social services (social protection, education, health) is desirable

· Relationship building and networking skills

· A university degree relevant to research, public policy, political science or other relevant social sciences.

· Project management experience

· Significant public policy analysis, advocacy and research experience.

Thinking and understanding:

· Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically for research design and to implement the approach.

· Knowledge and experience of promoting gender equity, and an active commitment to promoting the interests of marginalized people in all aspects of programme work.

Working effectively with others:

· High level interpersonal and communications skills.

· Fluency in spoken and written English.

· Ability to influence and liaise effectively with key stakeholders.

· Ability to represent the organization /the program in high profile environments (external and internal).

Leading others:

· Proven experience in ability to support capacity development of others in a country context.

Other:

· Ability to travel to remote areas in the programme area sometimes for extended periods.

· Understanding of national and international issues related to the programme.

· Commitment to an understanding of Oxfam's aims values and principles.

· Understanding of gender, diversity issues and demonstrable commitment to promote gender and diversity equality.

Closing date: 18^th September 2016, 5:00 PM

How to apply: Please state applied position in email subject line and send CV and cover letter to Human Resources Department through myanmarhr@oxfam.org.uk

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Oxfam office, No. 34, Corner of Aung Taw Mu Street and Golden Hill Avenue Street, Golden Valley Ward 2, Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Phone: +95 (0)1 539986, 539987, 539958, 539189 and 504918

Detail and complete job profile is available upon request.

We regret that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.