DATES: July 2016 Onwards (four to twelve week placement negotiable)

LOCATION: various locations in urban and rural Nepal

The Role

Street Child is calling for individuals hoping to gain valuable experience in the development sector by undertaking a voluntary Research Ambassador role in Nepal. Street Child is currently seeking to conduct research on a number of issues affecting marginalised children in Nepal in order to inform the design and development of appropriate initatives. This placement is a unique opportunity to make a critical contribution to an organisation that is setting up and scaling its efforts to enable out of school children in Nepal to access a meaningful education.

Street Child offers placements for anywhere between four to twelve weeks, supporting our work in Nepal and the work of our partner organisations.  Working alongside the Street Child of Nepal team, key responsibilities will include –

• Conducting literature reviews on assigned issues and proposing frameworks for how the issues can be understood within Street Child
• Conducting primary and secondary research at field sites using bespoke methodologies and methods, including appropriate tools for research with children, their communities and other relevant stakeholders
• Creating research papers with recommendations for Street Child and relevant stakeholders; these papers will form the basis for future research and initatives

This is a wonderful opportunity for you to learn about the development sector through an immersive experience, and to make a lasting contribution to the organisation and its aim to offer educational access to out of school children all over the world.

Qualifications

• A research degree with a strong academic record
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and diligent in presentation and conduct
• Independent and capable of proactive work plan management with minimal support
• Flexible, adaptable and able to thrive in a start-up environment
• Thoughtful, resourceful, reflective, and eager to learn
• Culturally responsive and respectful
• Keen interest in understanding and contributing to the development sector

The Organisation

Street Child started in 2008, with one location, 100 children and 4 social workers. Since then Street Child has become a dynamic charity with an immense reach in Sierra Leone and Liberia, and has helped thousands of children find a more positive life away from the streets and created educational opportunities for some 35,000 children. During the Ebola crisis, Street Child supported close to 18 500 orphans with humanitarian aid and rehoming support. By empowering children by giving them the chance to go to school – and giving their families the wherewithal to keep them there – Street Child is one of the most impactful charities working in the region today.

Street Child is currently expanding its operations to Nepal, in an attempt to serve increasing numbers of children in need. Nepal is one of the poorest and least developed countries in the world, ranked 77th out of 90 developing countries in the 2001 World Poverty Index. Government estimates suggest that 19.6 percent of children are out of school, though independent reports claim that between 30 and 40 percent of children are out of school. Of those enrolled in formal schools, it is estimated that nearly 50 percent drop out before completing basic education.

Street Child of Nepal has been working with UNICEF and partner organisations to support the humanitarian relief effort in the earthquake affected areas of Nepal and is now exploring avenues for further impact. As an Ambassador, you will be part of an exciting stage of the organization’s growth, and will be working closely with the Street Child of Nepal team and partner organizations to support the delivery of project pilots and the design and development of emerging programs.

Terms

The successful applicant must be prepared to live and work in austere conditions when required, and to travel independently to urban, rural and remote project sites. The applicant must be able to manage his or her work plan and report regularly to the team on progress, and will be considered a valued member of the team.

A fundraising commitment will be required of the successful applicant, for which support will be provided by Street Child UK staff. Flights and food are at the applicant’s own expense. Accommodation will be provided by Street Child at a fixed cost, and will require sharing rooms with another Ambassador of any gender. A detailed breakdown of costs and expenses will be provided for those applicants selected for interview.

Whilst this is initially a voluntary role, for applicants with relevant experience who have the ability to add strategic value, there is potential to attain a more permanent position with the organisation.

Application Process

Please send your cover letter and CV to eu-ambassadors@street-child.co.uk outlining your experience, interest in the placement and availability. In your email please mention which website you found this job posting on.

Direct reageren op deze vacature