Title: Research Officer (RO)
Duty Station: Islamabad, with frequent travel to the Merged Areas
Type of Contract: Consultancy
Contract Duration: until December 2024 (with a possibility of extension)
Number of Positions: 2 Positions
Background
The Merged Areas Governance Programme (MAGP II) (2023-2027) is a comprehensive governance initiative that focuses on technical assistance and implementation support to the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (GoKP) in three main areas: (1) accelerated development with an emphasis on the delivery of basic services; (2) border governance and connectivity; and (3) support to local governance.
The Programs overall objective is to enhance the capacity of the GoKP to successfully integrate the Merged Areas and strengthen border governance and cross-border connectivity by extending laws, policies, and strategies; planning, designing, and delivering development initiatives; and implementing inclusive local government systems. An emphasis is placed on inclusive development, to ensure that marginalized population groups benefit from development in the MAs, as well as on disaster-risk reduction and improved risk management, to help prevent, mitigate and/or address the effects of climate change and other risks. To that end, MAGP works closely with GoKP and several development partners across multiple functional areas to lay the groundwork for the creation of results-oriented, responsive, and inclusive solutions that can help transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of the MAs.
Against this background, MAGP is recruiting a Research Officer (RO) to assist the MAGP team with academic research, data collection and analysis support for ongoing project result areas, as well as assist with substantive background qualitative and quantitative research.
Objectives & Targets
To perform background research and data analysis on various topics that fall under GoKPs priorities as reflected in MAGPs workplan informing judicious policy and decision making through data analysis and research products. To conduct thoroughly researched information for design & implementation of the projects, progress reports, policy briefs, and policy papers.
Reporting Structure & Co-ordination
The Research Officer will report to the MAGP Programme Manager/Team Lead and will work under the technical tasking and oversight of the Lead Economic Adviser (LEA). Day-to-day reporting may be to a designated supervisor under delegated authority, as required.
Detailed Results
Performance Indicators for Evaluation of Results
Deliverables/Outputs
Estimated Duration to Complete
Schedule of Payments
Review Required from
Approval Required from
Monthly
Upon completion of assigned DPs and activities
Lead Economic Advisor (LEA)
Programme Manager
Monthly
Upon completion of assigned DPs and activities
Lead Economic Advisor (LEA)
Programme Manager
Monthly
Upon completion of assigned DPs and activities
Lead Economic Advisor (LEA)
Programme Manager
Any other deliverable may be assigned at the start of each month by the supervisor.
Please note that the Research Officer shall report research activities performed in the monthly Workable Report (WR) along with the assigned Development Products (DPs).
Skills & Competencies
Minimum Qualifications and Experience
The candidate must possess the following experience:
- If Masters degree, it is preferred that candidates have: 3-4 years of specialized experience in development, public policy, investigative methods and analysis of economic development projects
- If Bachelors degree, it is preferred that candidates have: 5 years of specialized experience in development, public policy, investigative methods and analysis of economic development projects
Language Requirements: English, Urdu
Selection Process
Competitive
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