Title: Research Associate
Location of Work Station: Karachi
Type of Job: Contractual
Reporting to: Program Director/Associate Director/Research Coordinator
Scale/Grade: 6
Organisation background
The Legal Aid Society (LAS) is a not for profit organization with a mission to connect vulnerable and disempowered end users of justice with effective and expedient services for the delivery of justice. LAS starts by listening to the voices of the vulnerable and disempowered within the legal system and combines their needs with the values of equity, fairness and inclusion to change the way we view and tackle present day challenges facing the attainment of justice in our society. The organization adopts a two pronged approach within the larger framework of access to justice in Pakistan. The first aspect of programming is to provide direct assistance on a case by case and individualized basis through provision of legal representation; akin to plugging in gaps in the provision of legal aid. The second aspect of programming is aimed at systems level repair through the legal empowerment approach which seeks to increase knowledge of law amongst common users for effectuating more access and change within the surrounding legal ecosystem.
Details of Vacancy
LAS seeks to appoint a full-time Research Associate to provide research assistance on ongoing projects as they relate to access to justice, accountability and transparency, good governance, legal empowerment etc.
Key Responsibilities
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Knowledge exchange (KE) and impact The successful candidate will be responsible for assisting with knowledge exchange and impact activities.
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Tasks will include the following:
- managing the online and social media profile in terms of content generation
- organising seminars, events and training sessions
- assisting members in converting research into impact e.g. producing lay summaries of work, identifying impact and KE opportunities
- monitoring and evaluation of KE and impact
- identify, develop and maintain relations with stakeholders
- preparing KE and impact materials
- preparing annual report
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Research The successful candidate will assist with research and contribute to developing a policy-driven evidence base.
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Indicative tasks include:
- Data collection and preparation
- Assisting with literature reviews
- Assisting with manuscript preparation
- Data analysis
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Strategic planning and development
The successful candidate will support planning further research components and research activities.
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Person Profile
This section details the knowledge, skills and experience we require for the role.
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Education & qualifications
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Candidates should have a strong educational background in
related subject such as psychology, sociology or public policy and be educated to a Master's level in one of these disciplines.
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Specialist knowledge &
skills
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Proficient with spreadsheet programmes. Excellent IT skills. Proficient with SPSS and InDesign. Excellent practical and theoretical knowledge of methodology is important.
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Interpersonal &
communication skills
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Well-developed interpersonal/communication skills and strong organisational skills are essential.
Methodical but efficient and flexible approach to work.
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Relevant experience
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Prior experience of research is desirable.
Experience in research related to the mission of LAS is desirable.
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