Research Specialist, Reality Check + Phase 2 Program
Reality
Check Approach Plus is a DFAT funded project which started in 2014. It
is intended to build the capacity of Indonesian researchers to design,
undertake and communicate high quality Reality
Check Approach (RCA) studies. It builds on the use of these approaches
in Bangladesh, Nepal, Mozambique, Ghana and an earlier RCA study funded
by AusAID for the Basic Education Program in Indonesia (2009-10). The
long term objective is to support researchers
and research institutions to undertake RCA independently, integrate RCA
in mixed method approaches and find ways to ensure findings are
included in policy dialogue and deliberations. It will experiment with
other complementary methods to enrich the basic RCA
process and will link with international experiences of applying RCA in
other contexts for mutual learning. The project undertakes commissioned
RCA studies thus providing an opportunity for researchers to ‘learn by
doing’.
RCA
is a qualitative approach to feedback and evaluation which involves
outsiders living with people living in poverty in their own homes and
joining in their everyday lives, usually but not
always involving repeat visits over several years. The relaxed
environment this provides enables easy informal conversations with all
members of the family, their neighbours and others who interact with the
household, especially frontline service providers.
It enables the outsider to experience and observe for themselves and
provides a meaningful basis for joint reflection on experience of
services and change over time with the family. The approach benefits
from inherent opportunities for triangulation and depth
of information shared. It helps to shed light on disconnects between
knowledge, attitudes and practice which conventional evaluation is often
unable to do. A key intention is to understand better whether and how
policies intended for people living in poverty
translate into effective change on the ground or not, and how the
efforts and changes are perceived. It is also expected that the voices
of people living in poverty feed into policy dialogue so that future
policy and practice is better geared to real needs
and context.
Purpose of Role
To
play a key role in the RCA capacity development process through
development of skills to lead RCA study teams, mentoring RCA team
members and support outreach and policy influence.
Duration
June, 2015 – May, 2017 (24 months)
Location :
Jakarta and travel within and outside of Indonesia for RCA work
Minimum education and experience required
A.
Technical
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A minimum of Master’s
degree in development related subject e.g. sociology, anthropology,
development studies, development communication, political science,
public
policy
§
At least 4 years of
experience in the development sector and/or social research and/or
public policy preferred. Experience with communicating with Government
and
Local Level Government an advantage.
§
Fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Indonesia, with strong spoken and written English skills.
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A good understanding of qualitative research methods and practices, especially in the context of mixed methods.
B.
Other Qualities and Experiences
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Ability to work independently as well as in a multi-cultural team
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Good analytical, critical and creative thinking skills
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Good interpersonal skills, a ‘people person’
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Willingness to work flexible hours during the research
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Willingness to stay in remote and/or challenging locations with minimum facilities during research
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Demonstrated enthusiasm and energy
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Willingness to learn new skills and reflect on biases
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Interested? Please submit your CV through the GRM International Careers Page (http://www.grminternational.
Applications close on 14 June 2015.
Only successful applicants will be contacted.
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