RESEARCH ASSISTANT FOR THE REACH INITIATIVE

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REACH is an international humanitarian initiative, founded in 2010, the product of a collaboration between two international NGOs, ACTED and IMPACT Initiatives, and the United Nations UNOSAT program. REACH teams prepare needs diagnoses, and sectoral and multisectoral assessments, in order to close information gaps and support the planning and decision-making of humanitarian actors in emergency, reconstruction and development contexts.

Since its arrival in Colombia in 2019, REACH has been implementing evaluations focused on understanding the magnitude and characteristics of the displacement phenomena and humanitarian crises in the country. Specifically, recent REACH evaluations in Colombia and the region have focused on:

• Identify needs and movement trends of migrant and displaced populations in transit;
• Evaluate multisectoral needs of the displaced and host population in Colombia;
• Characterize the living conditions and humanitarian needs of the population in Venezuela;
• Monitor prices of basic goods and services in Colombia and Venezuela;
• Evaluate in depth, from mixed methods of social research, the humanitarian needs in a specific and georeferenced context where displaced, migrant and host populations coexist;

The results of these evaluations can be consulted in the following address.

During the following months, REACH will be carrying out three evaluations with a qualitative primary data collection method in the regions of Caquetá, Norte de Santander, Antioquia and Nariño, for which the organization wishes to incorporate two people into its team who can support the collection phases, cleaning and analysis of qualitative data, with a profile of research assistants, based in Bogotá and with availability of field trips of between 7 and 15 days to the mentioned regions.

AIM

Under the direction of the national REACH coordination and the direct supervision of an evaluation officer, the research assistants will conduct interviews, support the reporting and facilitation of focus groups, as well as cleaning and analyzing qualitative data.

REACH will provide the files, access, information, training and tools necessary for the surveys to be carried out effectively and with the expected quality.

To guarantee the effectiveness and validation of each interview, research assistants must: obtain informed consent from the person to interview; compile notes for each interview using the computer provided by REACH; comply with data protection policies and comply with other project protocols.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Comply in person with the induction sessions, conducting interviews and support in reporting (taking exhaustive and precise notes in first person) of interviews and focus groups that are scheduled during the period designated for the evaluation;
• Maintain communication with the field coordinator, evaluation officers, research manager, according to instructions to receive in the training;
• Provide support to the qualitative information collection activity by participating as a rapporteur and facilitator in the interviews and focus groups that are scheduled according to methodological, operational and quality instructions given by the REACH team;
• Support the qualitative data cleaning tasks, according to the methodological instructions of the evaluation officers.
• Support qualitative data analysis tasks through axial and emergent coding and thematic assignments through data saturation tables, according to the methodological instructions of the evaluation officers.
• Support the logistical preparation of spaces and appointment scheduling for interviews and focus groups, and any other logistical support that is needed within the framework of primary data collection activities.
• Support in the writing of reports and search for secondary sources, according to the REACH guidelines and the instructions of the supervisors.
• Present reports and/or reports according to instructions given by operations management and field coordination;
• Keep strict confidentiality of all information to which you have access and knowledge during the development of surveys;
• Have current documents and proof of your affiliation to the contributory regime (EPS, ARL, pension) as an independent contractor up to date and before the start of activities;
• Respect the humanitarian principles, policies, tools, processes, manuals, guidelines and codes of REACH-ACTED.

• PROFESSIONAL PROFILE/REQUIREMENTS:

• Professional in social, human, political or similar sciences, with demonstrable experience of 2 years in the humanitarian, cooperation or social sector in Colombia.
  • Experience working with different types of population groups.
  • Work experience in field missions to different regions of Colombia will be viewed favorably.
  • Knowledge of humanitarian, social and political problems in Colombia.
  • Experience of facilitation or co-facilitation in spaces with population affected by crisis in Colombia, such as population victims of armed conflict, population in displacement, refugees and migrants, LGBTIQ+ population, among other groups.
  • Knowledge of interview techniques, risk mitigation measures during interviews and focus groups, protocols for handling interviews with vulnerable populations, psychological first aid, basic concepts of gender and intersectionality.
  • Full-time availability during the months of October and November 2024.
  • Availability and ability to travel to different field missions (Caquetá, Norte de Santander, Antioquia and Nariño). Each terrain mission will last 7 to 15 days.
  • Availability to carry out activities to fulfill the missions in the Bogotá office during 8.30am to 5.30pm.
  • Experience with qualitative data collection methodology, writing research texts such as thesis or articles, applying interviews and focus groups.
  • Experience with focus group facilitation.
  • Experience with qualitative primary data analysis in ATLAS TI or NVivo; writing saturation tables; writing texts, searching and citing secondary data sources.
  • Demonstrate understanding and management of information and communications technologies, including speed and quality in note-taking.

• COMPETENCIES:

• Dynamism • Teamwork • Responsibility • Commitment
  • Results oriented •Transparency
  • Flexibility
• Kindness
  • Effectiveness
  • Acceptance and solidarity
  • Empathy
  • active listening
  • I respect

How to apply

CONTRACTUAL CONDITIONS

• Contract for the provision of services for 2 months (October and November 2024), availability from 10/10/2024
• Contract for the provision of services with a duration of 2 months, the duration of the contract may be extended according to the needs of the organization.
• Monthly fees of $3,625,054 COP, depending on profile and experience.
• The contractor must join the social security contributory regime as an independent contributor.
• Social security payment is the responsibility of the contractor. Base income for social security contributions is 40% of your total monthly income.
• Provision of the service 100% in person, with trips to rural and urban areas of the departments of Nariño, Caquetá, Antioquia and Norte de Santander.

ELIGIBILITY:

Candidates who advance in the selection process and receive an offer must present the following documentation before starting its functions:

• Resume, RUT, copy of citizenship card, bank certification.
• Current documents and proof of affiliation to the contributory regime (EPS, ARL, Pension) as an independent contractor.
• Relevant experience certifications.
• HOW TO APPLY
• Register your application at the following link: https://forms.gle/XKG4zPSq6t31szfD7

The application must include: PDF file with resume (maximum 3 pages) and a cover letter detailing your suitability and interest for the position offered. If you like, you can include references that you consider relevant within the framework of this application.

• Only shortlisted candidates who meet the established requirements will be contacted to continue in the selection process.
• Application deadline: October 11, 2024

Given the urgency of the request, ACTED reserves the right to close the call process before the deadline if the candidate was selected.

Only shortlisted candidates who meet the established requirements will be contacted

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