Type of contract: Consultant
Report to: Program Coordinator and President
Location: Future Forum Office, Phnom Penh (but mainly working online / remotely)
I. Background:
Founded in 2015 in the aftermath of Cambodia’s 2013 national elections and fallout, and officially launched in 2017, Future Forum (“FF”) is a think tank with a difference. We nurture new thinkers and researchers, connect them in a supportive community, and partner with them and others to identify and advance policy solutions to mould a better future for Cambodia. We have now been fully operational for over five years, though our work was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe our work is more relevant than ever and that, despite the very real challenges of operating in a difficult and changing context, we are well positioned to make the most of the opportunities presented by the inter-generational transition and handover of political, cultural and economic power that is underway in Cambodia.
II. Position Summary:
The Research Advisor supports Young Research Fellows by providing guidance, feedback/comments and editing support to the research outputs such as commentary, policy snapshots, and policy briefs.
III. Duties and Responsibilities:
The overall job description below outlines the main areas of responsibilities of the Employee by providing support to young research fellow. The responsibilities include
IV. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Experience: Publications (research paper, policy briefs, commentaries, reports…) and coaching and mentoring
2. Education: Master’s minimum, PhD prefer
3. Skills/Competencies:
V. Research Output Fee
Remuneration is paid based on output basis as agreed with the President.
Please send your CV and cover letter to recruit@futureforum.asia by 20 June 2024.
Report to: Program Coordinator and President
Location: Future Forum Office, Phnom Penh (but mainly working online / remotely)
I. Background:
Founded in 2015 in the aftermath of Cambodia’s 2013 national elections and fallout, and officially launched in 2017, Future Forum (“FF”) is a think tank with a difference. We nurture new thinkers and researchers, connect them in a supportive community, and partner with them and others to identify and advance policy solutions to mould a better future for Cambodia. We have now been fully operational for over five years, though our work was disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. We believe our work is more relevant than ever and that, despite the very real challenges of operating in a difficult and changing context, we are well positioned to make the most of the opportunities presented by the inter-generational transition and handover of political, cultural and economic power that is underway in Cambodia.
II. Position Summary:
The Research Advisor supports Young Research Fellows by providing guidance, feedback/comments and editing support to the research outputs such as commentary, policy snapshots, and policy briefs.
III. Duties and Responsibilities:
The overall job description below outlines the main areas of responsibilities of the Employee by providing support to young research fellow. The responsibilities include
- sharing knowledge and skills, overseeing the fellow’s work, providing guidance, feedback/comments and editing support to the fellow's ongoing research outputs, and having regular meetings with them
- establishing the fellows as an independent researcher
- supporting the fellows to ensure quality of outputs
- attending fellows’ presentations when necessary
IV. Minimum Qualifications and Requirements:
1. Experience: Publications (research paper, policy briefs, commentaries, reports…) and coaching and mentoring
2. Education: Master’s minimum, PhD prefer
3. Skills/Competencies:
- Research skills, public policy, (social) sciences;
- Mentoring and coaching;
- Clear communication skills in a multicultural team;
- Excellent organisational and management skills. Very well organised and structured work style;
- Fluency in oral and written English;
- Able to work both independently and as part of a team;
- Fully computer literate
V. Research Output Fee
Remuneration is paid based on output basis as agreed with the President.
Please send your CV and cover letter to recruit@futureforum.asia by 20 June 2024.
Moreinfo: https://www.futureforum.asia/news/categories/opportunities
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