• Job Description

  Req#: RESEA002247

  Who we are:

  Peace is our commitment. The United States Institute of Peace represents the American people’s shared values and commitment to peace around the world. We know that Peace is Security – it advances both U.S. and international security by preventing, managing, and mitigating violent conflict.

  We are an independent, non-partisan institution and are actively engaged with peacebuilding efforts around the world. Together we tackle the toughest problems and hold fast to the possibility of a more peaceful world.

  If you have a passion for making the world a better place and want to have a front-row seat on the world stage, USIP is the place for you.

  Job Brief

  The Research Officer, Burma will support USIP’s Burma Program in two main areas: (1) Research, and (2) Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. USIP’s Burma program supports a range of research products and forms, including short op/ed-style publications, briefing papers for the US Government, and academic-style publications, among various others. The Research Officer will work closely with USIP’s field-based M&E advisor, program managers, and program officers on MEL strategy and implementation. The position reports to USIP's Burma Country Director. This is a part-time term contract position based in Bangkok, Thailand (expected to work 20 hours per week). The contract can be renewed pending funding, performance, and business needs. This is a fixed-term Personal Services Contractor position.

  Major Duties and Responsibilities

  Research

  • Support the writing and editing needs of the Burma program, this will include developmental editing to proofreading.
  • Support USIP-funded researchers to navigate the Institutional Review Board (IRB) process.
  • Participate in meetings in which USIP sets its research agenda including identifying potential research partners, reviewing research proposals, and developing requests for proposals (RFPs).

  Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning

  • Manage M&E frameworks for up to 5 USIP projects.
  • Work with the USIP M&E advisor to identify strategies and opportunities for collecting data on project indicators.
  • Support data collection processes, including exploration of data collection methods, and tool development and deployment. Given the highly insecure operating environment in Burma, this will require a high level of adaptability, creativity, and risk management.

  Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or humanities.
  • Three (3) or more years of relevant work experience in a similar position related to research, writing and analysis and/or monitoring and evaluation in the public sector, journalism and/or peacebuilding.
  • Three (3) or more years of experience working on Burma and familiarity with the country’s conflict dynamics.
  • Strong English writing and editing skills are essential.
  • Qualitative data collection skills are valued, including related to outcome harvesting, interview methods, most significant change analysis, and other methods appropriate for a dynamic and insecure operating environment.
  • Skills in quantitative methods are also valued, including skills in coding surveys and statistical analysis (familiarity with R or STATA is preferred).
  • Experience in project management is desirable.
  • Demonstrated understanding of conflict-sensitivity, gender-sensitivity and do-no-harm principles and practice.
    
  • Knowledge of languages spoken in Burma preferred.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Strong judgement and discretion in complex environments.
  • Strong skills in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Word, MS Outlook, and MS Excel. Previous experience with database usage is preferred.
  • Strong time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and meet deadlines.
  • Demonstrated ability to develop effective working relationships and strong interpersonal skills, including cross-cultural communication.

  All USIP contract and employee positions are contingent upon the favorable completion of a suitability background investigation.

  HOW TO APPLY
  To be considered for this position, please submit a complete application package consisting of:
  1. Completed employment application including titles, dates of hire and salary requirements.
  2. Cover letter
  3. Resume

  Only those applicants that are selected for further discussions will be contacted.

  No Phone Calls. Interviews will be scheduled by appointment only.

  USIP is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of USIP to offer equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, age, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, political affiliations or belief, pregnancy, or any other characteristic protected by law.

• About the company

  The United States Institute of Peace is an American federal institution tasked with promoting conflict resolution and prevention worldwide.

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