Research Consultant
IRC - University of
Nairobi Partnership for Education in Emergencies
Closing date: 18 Dec 2012
International Rescue Committee
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst
humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Closing date: 18 Dec 2012
International Rescue Committee
Founded in 1933 at the
request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing
assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster.
At work today in
over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to
millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from
harm to home.
Background:
Background:
In 2009, the
International Rescue Committee (IRC) and the University of Nairobi (UoN)
partnered to develop a new regional Education in Emergencies initiative in
Nairobi, Kenya.
The primary focus of
Phase I of this partnership entailed developing a Specialization in Education
in Emergencies (EiE) within the existing Master of Education degree program
offered by the School of Education at the University of Nairobi.
From 2009-2012,
University of Nairobi faculty were involved in numerous curriculum development
and capacity building activities, including field visits, training workshops on
EiE topics and practice teaching, among others. Students have been enrolling in
the EiE specialization since October 2010 and the first cohort of students
graduated in August 2012.
Phase II of this project and partnership now calls for the University of Nairobi EiE faculty to engage in a relevant research project through which they will strengthen their methodological skills, enhance their expertise as researchers and scholars and contribute to the evidence base of the growing field of education in emergencies.
Objectives:
Phase II of this project and partnership now calls for the University of Nairobi EiE faculty to engage in a relevant research project through which they will strengthen their methodological skills, enhance their expertise as researchers and scholars and contribute to the evidence base of the growing field of education in emergencies.
Objectives:
To support this work
the IRC is seeking a Research Consultant to work closely with the UoN faculty
through the research design process, including publication of research study in
a peer-reviewed or other acceptable publication as per University of Nairobi’s
policies for recognizing and promoting faculty.
Consultants will
engage in a scope of work that includes up to five trips to Nairobi to work
with UoN faculty, including 1-2 site visits to carry out study, collect data,
etc. once an appropriate research venue is identified.
Requirements:
Requirements:
- Develop
a workshop training series, including sessions on identifying/refining a
research question, qualitative and quantitative research methods and data
collection, data analysis and writing for publication
- Plan
two research site visits and accompany faculty to collect data and begin
preliminary analysis (project staff will provide assistance linking with
potential programs and sites within IRC and/or with other organizations)
- Work
with faculty to finalize research plans and provide constructive and detailed
feedback on draft interview protocols, coding schema, data findings and
publication drafts
- Participate
on conference panel to co-present findings at the Comparative and
International Education Society’s annual meeting or other appropriate
venue (2013 or 2014, pending timing of research project and available
funding)
Note:
All members of the EiE
faculty cohort (4-6 members total) will participate in the research project;
however, the research consultant will work closely with and mentor 2-3 through
the publication stage.
Additional faculty
members from the School of Education may also be invited to participate in the
on-campus workshops when appropriate.
Deliverables:
Deliverables:
- Research
training guide and related materials for 3-5 training sessions
- Research
proposal/concept note to share with partner/hosting organizations
- Research
tools for data collection (e.g. interview protocols, surveys,
questionnaires)
- Data
collected from field visits and coding scheme co-created for data analysis
- Evaluation
report (or equivalent) on research program/site for hosting organization
- Draft
publications prepared for submission in collaboration with UoN faculty
Schedule/Timeline:
The work for this
research consultancy must be completed, including faculty members’ submission
of article drafts for publication and support for revisions, between now and
June 2014.
Proposed Timeline (may need to be revised in accordance with UoN semester and teaching responsibilities):
Proposed Timeline (may need to be revised in accordance with UoN semester and teaching responsibilities):
- Workshop
1: Identifying research question, qualitative and quantitative research
methods o Timeline A: November 2012 - Timeline B: January 2013
- Workshop
2: Data Collection + 1st Field Visit o Timeline A: January/February 2013 -
Timeline B: March 2013
- 2nd
Field Visit (if needed) and Workshop 3: Data Analysis o Timeline A:
May/June 2013- Timeline B: June/July 2013
- Workshop
4: Final Analysis and Writing o Timeline A: September/October 2013 -
Timeline B: October/November 2013
- Workshop
5: Preparing Final Drafts o Timeline A: January 2014 - Timeline B: January
2014
Payment Info/Schedule:
- Commensurate
with experience.
- The
consultant will be paid a flat fee (to be finalized after offer is made)
upon deliverables, disbursed in 4 installments.
- Travel
and other business expenses are reimbursable and/or will be covered in
advance when possible (airfare/hotel during site visits).
Deliverables
- Workshop
sessions 1 and 2 and 1st field visit conducted
- 2nd
field visit conducted
- Workshop
sessions 3 and 4 conducted
- Final
workshop session 5 conducted, including publication drafts
Requirements
Qualified candidates will have a:
Qualified candidates will have a:
- Ph.D.
or Ed.D. in education or related field (required)
- Established
research and scholarship record
- Previous
experience on Education in Emergencies
- Previous
experience carrying out field work in Sub-Saharan Africa
How to apply:
Please submit a CV, cover letter and preliminary scope of work and schedule (including # of days anticipated for key activities) for carrying out the activities mentioned above.
Please apply online,http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r... , as well as direct application materials and/or questions about this consultancy to Mary Mendenhall, Project Director, at mary.mendenhall@rescue.org.
Please submit a CV, cover letter and preliminary scope of work and schedule (including # of days anticipated for key activities) for carrying out the activities mentioned above.
Please apply online,http://ch.tbe.taleo.net/CH02/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=IRC&cws=1&r... , as well as direct application materials and/or questions about this consultancy to Mary Mendenhall, Project Director, at mary.mendenhall@rescue.org.