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The Centre for Trade and Development (Centad), a not-for-profit organisation, seeks to strengthen the ability of governments and communities in South Asia to make international trade and globalisation work for development. It strives to undertake accurate and real-time analysis, promote better policies through policy research and provides a platform for more informed policy-making at multilateral, regional and national levels. Through its policy research, the Centre attempts to critically understand and articulate debates around trade rules and their implications.
The ‘Trade and Human Development’ programme at Centad has been exploring the linkage between international trade and the impact on human development. Centad seeks to promote its objectives through research and advocacy, interactions with key decision makers within the central and state governments, civil society institutions, media and other stakeholders. Centad is currently looking for a suitable candidate for the post of Research Consultant for a project India-EU FTA impact on Gender in the Indian Economy.
Job Title: Research Consultant, Trade and Human Development Programme, Centad
Nature of Assignment: Consultancy for 5 months
Location: New Delhi Possible Joining Date: 20 July 2009 Salary: Rs. 15,000 Gross
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Key Responsibilities:
- ake responsibility for undertaking and coordinating basic research, advocacy and capacity building activities of the ‘Trade and Human Development’ programme with special focus on Gender issues.
- Explore opportunities to work with key stakeholders – government departments, international organisations, donor agencies, research institutions and civil society organisations to enhance the effectiveness of the relevant programme on research and advocacy initiatives.
- Help organise workshops, conferences, seminars, etc to build the capacity of key stakeholders and encourage informed public discourses so as to facilitate greater access to medicines.
- To carry out jobs assigned by the Project Lead from time to time.
Skills and Competence
Preferably Master’s degree in social sciences, with economics and sociology background, with good understanding of human development issues and the international trade dimension thereof.
Must have the ability to collect, process and do basic analysis of data (prepare tables, graphs) and should possess strong analytical and coordination skills.
Knowledge of national and international research institutes on programme area, and familiarity with government policies on related issues.
Should be able to manage the time properly and diligently.
Excellent communication skills with fluency in written and verbal English and at least one major Indian language (preferably Hindi).
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as member of a diverse, multi-cultural team.
Sensitivity to gender and diversity issues
Ability and willingness to travel.
Interested candidates can send their resume with
Covering letter
Complete resume showing the core competencies.
Writing sample of not exceeding 2 pages.
Interested candidates can send their applications quoting the job title in the subject line of the email by 5th July 2009 along with contact details.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted by phone and will be required to attend an interview on the communicated date.
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