Country: Democratic Republic of the Congo
Closing date: 05 Feb 2016
DRC Political Economy Analysis Experts 2016
Short-term consultancies, with travel to DRC
Who we are:
Integrity sets the international standard for ethically delivered, expert services in challenging, complex and fragile environments. We work to assist our clients in the international community and the global private sector to transform conflict and build stability, accountability and prosperity. We aim to help our clients succeed in fragile and challenging environments while building trust and giving a voice to local people.
We deliver five key services: research and analysis / project and programme design, monitoring and evaluation / stakeholder engagement / capacity development / project and programme management and implementation.
Our services are underpinned by the principles on which the company was founded: a commitment to local context, ethical procurement of local services and expert and high quality delivery. We work to build skills in the geographies where we work by investing in long-term presence and sustained relationships with national organisations, networks and individuals.
Integrity employs a multinational team of project managers and implementers, thematic and regional experts, researchers, evaluators and analysts with years of experience delivering complex programmes in fragile geographies across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
Further information about Integrity can be found at www.integrityglobal.com.
Scope of work:
Integrity is seeking experienced researchers with expertise in Political Economy Analysis in the Congolese context to conduct short-term studies (2 to 3 months) throughout 2016 to inform the UK Department for International Development’s programming in DRC. The research will be conducted in various DRC provinces, including in rural and remote areas. We are looking for researchers with experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Civil society
- Governance
- Decentralisation and decoupage
- Public service delivery (education, health)
- Private sector development
- Conflict and armed groups
- Stabilisation in eastern DRC
The candidate must have:
- 10 years’ research experience, including designing research studies and supporting researchers in developing country contexts
- Knowledge and experience of a range of different research approaches, in particular political economy analysis, qualitative research, and gender analysis
- Experience conducting qualitative interviews and focus group discussions in DRC
- In-depth knowledge and experience of the DRC, including both eastern and western provinces
- A solid network of Congolese contacts that could be drawn on either to be part of the research team, or to be key informant interviewees
- Excellent writing and communication skills
Language skills:
- Written and oral fluency in English and French
- Knowledge of Congolese languages a plus
How to apply:
How to apply:
If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at www.integrityglobal.com/apply and attach a CV to the bottom of your application.
Closing date for applications: 5 February 2016
Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.