Researchers and Research Assistants

Application deadline: 25 July 2011

The Open Institute is working on a new and exciting project to support the Ministry of Women's Affairs in the preparation of a Gender Observatory for Cambodia. For this work, the project is seeking qualified candidates to fill in positions of researchers and research assistants.

The researchers and assistants will join a team which will be in charge of the following tasks:

1. Research on existing or past gender-related policies in Cambodia.
2. Classification of the above-mentioned policies.
3. Preparation of a catalog of gender indicators in Cambodia.
4. Classify all gender research that has taken place in Cambodia.
5. Undertake research on gender issues.

A qualified researcher has sufficient experience to manage a research project by herself or himself, defining the objectives to be achieved, designing the research, managing data collection, understanding the data analysis techniques that need to be used to reach conclusions related to the objectives, reaching results from the data analysis, discussing the results and formulating them as conclusion and recommendations. Such researcher has personally lead at least one rigorous research project (other than an undergraduate thesis).

Besides the above description, a researcher must fulfil the following requirements:

1. Master level studies in one of the social sciences.
2. Experience in research (experience in both qualitative and quantitative research will be specially valued). Research experience on policy will be highly valued.
3. Fluent in Khmer and English. Advanced Khmer writing skills.
4. Experience on the use of Internet for research.
5. Training or experience on gender issues will be valued.
6. Research publications will be highly valued.

A qualified research assistant has experience in participating in research projects managed by others, collecting data or helping with the analysis. A good assistant is able to assume responsibility for gathering information for a specific part of the research, finding the possible sources of information and taking the necessary actions to collect, analyse, synthesise and classify the required information.

Besides the above description, a research assistant must fulfil the following requirements:

1. University studies in one of the social sciences.
2. Experience in research assistance (experience in both qualitative and quantitative research will be specially valued).
3. Fluent in Khmer and English. Advanced Khmer writing skills.
4. Experience on the use of Internet for research.
5. Training or experience on gender issues will be valued.

The Women team of the Open Institute has a productive and motivated work environment, where respect for the other members of the team is the norm. This respect will be given to and expected from successful candidates. We seek new colleagues who are motivated to work in a social project and who can integrate themselves in such a team, who have time-management skills and who are able to work with little supervision.

The positions will be based in Phnom Penh. If you think that you fit this description, and that you are qualified for either job, we invite you to submit a CV and a cover letter by e-mail to applications@open.org.kh or deliver it to House 19 Street 374, Sangkat Tuol Svay Prey I, Khan Chamkarmorn, Phnom Penh. Researcher are invited to present a sample of their research. Application closing date is 25 July 2011 at 17:00. For further inquiry: 023 224 821. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.