Brief Description:

City Georgetown, Guyana

Start Date Jan - Mar 2019 (flexible)

Length of Placement 12 Months

Language Requirements English

The Volunteer’s Role

The Women and Gender Equality Commission (W&GEC), is one of the four commissions appointed by Parliament, for the promotion and enhancement of the fundamental rights and the rule of law established under the Constitution of Guyana. The W&GEC aims to promote national recognition and acceptance that women’s rights are human rights, respect for gender equality and the protection, development and attainment of gender equality.

A significant part of the W&GEC’s role is to provide overall guidance in the development and implementation of gender equality programming. To enhance evidence based programming, the W&GEC is seeking technical assistance to conduct research specifically in the areas of gender based and sexual violence.

As a volunteer, you will:

-Review relevant literature, legislation and other resources, and develop draft research concept and tools, for review and approval.

-Work closely with members of the W&GEC to finalize the research concept and tools.

-Support the W&GEC in recruiting, training, and managing a local research team.

-Work closely with team of researchers to conduct research through strategic engagements with a variety of key stakeholders, including government, traditional leaders, community, youth and women’s groups, local government agencies, faith based groups.

- Utilize appropriate research methodology and analysis to develop and present comprehensive report of research findings, including key findings, best practices, lessons, and recommendations.

-Based on research findings, support dissemination and follow-up actions with key stakeholders.

Essential Academic Qualifications:

-Degree in gender studies, social sciences, law, human rights or related field.

Essential Professional Background:

-At least 3 years’ experience working in the field of international development, research or related field.

Support Package

- Modest monthly living allowance (varies depending country)

- Accommodation while in placement

- Return airfare and visa/work permit costs

- Cost of required vaccinations, antimalarial medication and health insurance

- Pre-departure training and in-country orientation

- Travel and accommodation for reintegration debriefing weekend

- Modest support for accompanying partners and dependents going on placement with you for 12 months or longer (Return flight, emergency medical insurance, vaccinations)

- Access to Employee Assistance Program while in placement and upon return

- Cuso International assessment day (Candidates must cover the first $200 of the most cost-effective travel expenses and all accommodation costs).

- Travel and accommodation for the five-day pre-departure training course and for in-country orientation

- Bonus: Additional return flight home or cash in lieu after 12 months of service for volunteers who extend for another 6 months

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