Subject: [fem-women2000 528] Job Annoucement for Gender Audit Researcher
From: lalamaziwa <lalamaziwa@jca.apc.org>
Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 16:48:14 +0900
Seq: 528
---------------- Original message follows ---------------- From: Chat Garcia Ramilo <LLresearch@apcwomen.org> Date: Wed, 27 Sep 2000 15:38:49 +0800 Subject: Job Annoucement for Gender Audit Researcher -- Hi Everyone, This si a job announcement for a gender audit researcher for our lessons learned project. Please forward the following job announcement to your networks. warm regards, Chat ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ We are looking for a researcher for our Lessons Learned: Building Strong Internet-Based Women's Networks Project. The Association for Progressive Communication Women's Networking Support Programme (APCWNSP) comprises active and committed members from all regions of the globe who work independently and autonomously on a wide variety of approaches and actions to empower women in the use of ICTs. The WNSP facilitates the strategic use of ICTs in support of women's actions and agendas, to bring more attention to issues of concern to women, reinforce solidarity campaigns, enhance traditional women's networking activities and defend the rights of women to participate equally in civil and public life. Since 1994, APC's global WNSP has coordinated research and "on-the-ground" activities that have highlighted the need for strengthening consideration of gender concerns in the planning and implementation of ICT initiatives. WNSP's extensive research and experience reveals that although more and more women are using the Internet, in every region, there is still a strong need for mentoring programs, plain language support materials, training for and by women, a support network of ICT-savvy women, increased capacity to participate in policy and lobbying activities around ICT issues, and funding to enable access and use. In response to theses needs, APCWNSP will undertake an 18-month research, documentation and training effort to create resources and tools that will enable women's organisations as well as ICT project planners to implement successful women's networking initiatives. PROJECT DESCRIPTION In 1997, as a contribution to the Global Knowledge conference held in Toronto, the WNSP began an evaluation of its own research activities to contribute to the development of a generic ICT Audit Framework tool, which had been designed to learn more about the role and impact of ICTs on development projects. It became clear that practitioners and planners need more comprehensive tools and criteria to assist in considering the diversities of women's experiences and analyses, as well as women's strategic and practical needs, when evaluating the role and use of ICTs in development projects from a gender perspective. Such tools would encourage the implementation of stronger, more informed women's networking initiatives. This project component aims to build a practical and thorough gender methodology for ICT project planners, whether they are donors, ICT policymakers or women's organizations. Further research, tool development, testing and documentation will be the main tasks for this project component. Gender analysis and evaluation involves a systematic assessment of the different impacts of development on women and men. Separating data by sex and understanding how labour, access and control are divided and valued are basic components of a gendered approach to analysis and evaluation. The criteria for the effective integration of gender considerations into programmes and projects, and for its effective delivery of benefits to women, have to be carefully established at the beginning of the evaluation process. Progress can then be measured against these criteria according to the indicators set up to monitor it. DELIVERABLES AND AREAS OF WORK The main deliverables that the contractor will be expected to achieve and report on under this agreement are: 1. Identify strategic individuals/organizations involved in evaluation work and establish communications to identify range of different approaches adopted by NGOs and official agencies, and to determine evaluation methodologies, processes and experience. 2. Review gender and development analytical tools for identifying women's needs and interests. 3. Review gender-sensitive analytical frameworks (particularly those that situate analysis within a broader socio-economic and cultural framework). 4. Undertake research with other groups and literature review to explore other variables that impact ICT relationships (such as race, class, sexual orientation, age and generation, history, culture and colonialism). 5. Analyse results of APCWNSP research studies for more indicators 6. Assist in developing an analytical framework to inform/guide APCWNSP evaluation work using analytical framework and 'case studies' as basis of discussion 7. Assist in developing evaluation tool with criteria and indicators. 8. Write the research report that includes significant findings as identified in #1-7 above. Revise and finalise the report according to recommendations by the gender audit project team. The research report will be between 40-50 pages (1.5 spaced, A4 size paper). WNSP will use the 'evolving approach' to research: ~ learning by doing to ensure our work is constantly under critical review and that it informs longer term programming ~ participatory in that evaluation tools engage regional representatives who are directly involved with the grassroots women using these technologies ~ linked with action by ensuring that the results are "popularized" in order that both the data and action therefrom will be educational and empowering for the stakeholders. JOB REQUIREMENTS The candidate must: ~ possess the ability to carry out the job responsibilities described above ~ know how to use Internet services such as email, mailing lists and WWW ~ feel very comfortable working in an 'online' environment ~ be familiar with gender and ICT issues ~ have at least three years experience in quantitative and qualitative research, particularly in the global context ~ have experience in women's organisations and feminist research ~ have good communications/writing skills. The successful candidate may have to attend the WNSP Gender Audit workshop >from January 5-9, 2001 and availability during this period is desirable. HOW TO APPLY Please send a resume and statement of interest which includes the following information: ~ description of your interest in working with the WNSP and APC ~ description of your background in research ~ description of your background in supporting women's networking and/or gender and ICT issues ~ description of your computer skills ~ where you live ~ languages you speak ~ other information you think might be of importance to our assessment of your application ~ include 2 references: names, relationship, contact details The researcher will report directly to the WNSP Lessons Learned Project Manager and will work closely with the Lessons Learned Gender Audit project team. This a a part time position spread over eight weeks. The research shall commence on October 23, 2000 and the final research report is due on December 20, 2000. Send your application letter, resume and two references by October 11, 2000 via email to: Chat Garcia Ramilo Lessons Learned Project Manager, APC Women's Networking Support Programme email : LLresearch@apcwomen.org =============================== Chat Garcia Ramilo (Manila, Philippines) Project Manager Association for Progressive Communication, Women's Networking Support Programme http://www.apcwomen.org _________________________________________________________________________ fem-Women2000@jca.apc.org for Women 2000, UN Special Session on Beijing+5 Searcheable Archive http://www.jca.apc.org/fem/news/women2000/index.shtml visit fem-net HomePage for other mailing lists http://www.jca.apc.org/fem