National Research Consultant
in Kaohsiung (Taiwan), Bandung and Lampung Timur (Indonesia), Bucay
(Philippines), and Nagpur (India)
Regional
Research Project on Human Right Cities in the Asia and Pacific Region
A. Background
The
Raoul Wallenberg Institute of Human Rights
and Humanitarian Law (RWI) is an independent academic institution established in 1984. RWI has since 1990 carried out a wide range of research,
academic education, and institutional capacity
development programmes internationally in the human rights field,
mainly with the support of Swedish Development Cooperation. The work
of the Institute focuses
on four thematic areas: Fair and Efficient Justice; Inclusive Societies; People on the Move; and Economic
Globalisation and Human Rights (see further http://rwi.lu.se/).
RWI is implementing a regional research in Asia Pacific
on Human Rights
City. The study
aims to explore the emergence and practices of human rights
city in Asia
Pacific Region and identify
the challenges and potential strategies to strengthen human rights cities.
World Human Rights Cities Forum released the Gwangju
Declaration in 2011 which defines a human rights city as “both a local
community and socio-political process in a local context
where human rights
play a key role as the fundamental values
and guiding principles.”
The research consultant will be responsible for the study
in each of the city: (1) Kaohsiung, Taiwan; (2) Bandung, Indonesia; (3) Lampung
Timur, Indonesia; (4) Bucuy/Bucay, Philippines;
(5) Nagpur, India.
B. Purpose and Objectives of the consultancy in the context of the Regional Asia Programme:
The current consultancy
seeks the contribution to the expected result of RWI´s regional Asia programme. It is expected to result 1) new research papers and
studies, including gender perspectives, by Asia Pacific scholars
and disseminated through
academic conferences and/or publications; 2) Research on
programme topics widely presented and discussed in multi- stakeholder forums,
including among local
and national development plan actors; 3) Increased
opportunities to incorporate human rights and gender equality into national or
local level processes. The study also investigates the typology of the process
of adoption of the Human Rights City and
follow up strategies by the local
government or civil
society organizations. From these outputs results it is expected
that rights-based actions
initiated towards SDGs targets will be
taken at the local and national level and further
at the outcomes level it will contribute to the change of local, national
and regional plans,
regulations and policies
related to environment in the region that are increasingly aligned with international human rights standard. The national
researchers will also contribute to the development of the theoretical framework construction
based on the analysis of case studies.
The research also aims to explore the concept of human
rights city in Asia Pacific Region and identify the dynamic of adoption as well
as the challenges and potential development of human rights and local
government.
The research will focus on qualitative research involving
desk study, interviews, focus group discussions and secondary data collection
and analysis related to the human rights city at the local and national level.
The preliminary key questions for the research are
as follows:
1. Which is the notion
of human rights
cities that emerge
from the analysis
of the case study?
2. What are the main drivers and constraints for human rights
cities?
3.
What roles and supports have been
played by national government, civil society and international organizations in the promotion of human rights
cities?
4.
What are the strategies taken by
cities adopted human rights city for realization of human rights city concept?
5. How is the link between
human rights and local government and the concept
of human rights cities and the sustainability agenda, especially the
SDGs, and the role of local government?
C. Main Task and Responsibilities
This is a
consultancy service contract, with the main tasks as below:
·
Develop research plan at national and city levels in coordination with
Lead Research
·
Develop and oversee the implementation of the
methodology and tools to collect and process all data
·
Conduct interviews and other information gathering activities at national level
·
Collect and analyse secondary data related to human
rights city at the local and national level
·
Prepare report on case studies
on Human Rights
City in the Selected City
D. Qualification
Gender
balance and the consultant from the targeted cities will be a high
consideration of the selection. The consultant should have:
·
At least 5 years of documented experience and a proven,
successful track record in the field of human rights
·
Sound experience and skills in data collection and research report writings
·
Preferably PhD in political sciences, social sciences,
development studies, public administration, or related field
·
Experience in conducting research and producing
publications, preferably related to human rights and/or the role of local
government in the selected city
·
Depth of knowledge on civil society (NGOs) and
citizenship including policy advocacy and human rights education
·
Demonstrate good understanding on human rights
issues, Sustainable Development Goals including in gender analysis
·
Ability to thrive under pressure and function
effectively while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
·
Excellent reporting and presentation skill in English
·
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to
function effectively and collaboratively in a team environment, including the
willingness to share information and best practices.
E. Bidding Procedure
This
is an individual assignment therefore we only proceed individual application.
Please send your bidding document consists of:
·
Brief Research proposal (maximum 3 pages), consist of
research design, timeline and proposed budget refers to the objectives, scope
of works and deliverables. The research design should address the following questions:
o What are the
key milestones of adoption of human rights city in the selected city (one among
the 5 selected cities)?
o How you are
going to organize data collection to answer the above research questions?
·
CV that shows your qualification in line with the required qualification.
The
deadline for applications is 5 December 2018 and only candidates that meet the
above criteria will be considered. RWI is an equal opportunities employer and
welcomes all applicants regardless of sex/gender, disability, ethnicity, faith,
sexual orientation or age. For further information about the position and the
application address, please contact: lina..rachmawati@rwi.lu.se.
F. Time Frame
·
Application submission deadline: 5 December 2018
·
Interview from 10 to 16 December 2018
·
Decision and contract signed 5 January
2019.
·
Research Preparatory Workshop
in Bangkok/Jakarta, on 12 – 15 February
2019
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