Research Assistant

TERM OF REFERENCE: RESEARCH ASSISTANT - MEKONG REGION LAND GOVERNANCE PROJECT - HA NOI, VIET NAM (12 months)

Project Background

The Mekong Region Land Governance Project commenced in March 2014. This project is funded by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC), with additional support anticipated from the Government of Germany. It is jointly implemented by Land Equity International (LEI) and Professionals for Fair Development (GRET).

In the Mekong Region, a high proportion of the indigenous and ethnic minority populations depend on subsistence agriculture, and ethnic minorities have fewer livelihood alternatives to agriculture and hunting/gathering/fishing than majority groups. Weak tenure security and a lack of systems for the recognition of customary tenure is one of the factors driving ethnic minorities into poverty and conflict over resources.

With the legislation plan timeline of the National Assembly, 2018, VNFOREST will be responsible to draft the Forestry law and will submit to National Assembly at the session of the National Assembly in 2018. This Law is developed based on the Law on Forest Protection and Development. This Law is very important, especially for ethnic minorities and small holders to protect their claim to land and resources in forest areas.  

The MRLG Goal is such that “good land and natural resource governance is progressively embodied in policy and practice with transparent dialogue between Reform Actors in the four target countries and with broader regional stakeholders”. The project has two approaches to meet this goal, 1) influencing public policy and practice, and 2) capacity building of reform actors. A position for an intern is available for a 1 year term to provide a young and enthusiastic person who is seen as a potential champion reform actor to become more deeply aware of land governance issues in Viet Nam and provide addition research gathering and analysis in support of critical L&A activities.

Starting date: 10th February 2017

Intern Duration: 1 year.

Work location: MRLG Viet Nam Representative Office (co-located with Gret), Ha Noi, Viet Nam, possible domestic and regional travel may be required.

Qualifications:

  • Graduated university in social field.
  • Some experience in Gender and ethnic minority issues
  • Knowledge and understanding on research methodology and literature review.
  • Demonstrated a good command of the English language, reading, writing, and speaking.
  • Good organizational, team work, interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Be able to respond to changing demands.
  • A responsible attitude towards work, health and safety of the office environment.

Main Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Support logistical coordination activities of Learning and Alliance building groups and support research activities on behalf of MRLG.
  • Develop a work plan and research framework in support of the Forest Law development with issues of gender and ethnic minority groups as priority objectives. This plan shall complement the work of MRLG stakeholders as an additional resource for gathering data and providing some analysis.
  • Assist with the monitoring of activities, especially those concerning equal land rights and ethnic minority groups, including L&A, QDF and IF activities. 
  • Assist and support NLGF with various tasks as required, including preparation of coordination meetings, learning events, and major events such as the annual National Stakeholder Workshops.
  • Promote a harmonious work environment and the LEI and Gret values.

Reporting:

  • The assistant would report directly to the National Land Governance Facilitator on a monthly basis through a short written report.
  • Quarterly analytical report on L&A working groups equal land rights and re-allocation of forests from the perspective of gender and ethnic minority issues.
  • Additional reporting as required to Regional Office on activities of interest to women, ethnic minority groups and others from Regional Coordinator, Joo Zimmermann

Support from MRLG:

  • MRLG will provide a monthly salary for the research assistant.
  • MRLG will cover expenses for domestic and regional travel as required. This travel must have prior approval from the Team Leader. Travel request forms are necessary to be completed.
  • MRLG, particularly through the NLGF, will provide on the job training to enhance skills required for the job.
  • The NLGF shall provide networking support, especially with existing MRLG partners.
  • Gret, as the hosting organization and MRLG will meet on a regular basis (quarterly) to discuss activities and progress of the assistant.

If you want to apply, pls send us your CV and cover letter via Ms Nguyen Ngoc Lan – National Facilitator of MRLG with email [email protected]  and cc to Ms Thuy with email [email protected] before 20th January 2017 with the subject: RESEARCH ASSISTANT MEKONG REGION LAND GOVERNANCE PROJECT

LEI promotes an inclusive workforce diversity with respect to gender and ethnic diversity1. We are actively seeking a young female representative for this position.

Job Details
Organisation Name: 
GRET
Location: 
Hanoi
Application Deadline: 
Fri, 2017-01-20