Scope of Work
Principal Researcher
Background
Since January 2013, Mercy Corps Indonesia has been implementing a Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) /Resilience programme in DKI Jakarta and West Java. The overall objective of the programme is to improve resilience of urban and peri-urban populations vulnerable to hazards through strengthening the capacity of local communities, local government, and private sector actors. The DRIVE-C Programme has been working with 9 communities in the textile/garment industry areas within Jakarta, Tangerang City, Bandung Regency and West Bandung Regency. From March to April 2014, the DRIVE-C Programme facilitated a community-based Vulnerability and Capacity Assessment (VCA) in those four areas. The assessment found that all of the surface water sources such as river, shallow wells and ponds had contamination from industrial wastewater.
Objectives of The research The DRIVE-C Programme would like to undertake research on waste management, water quality and impact of pollution at the community level from chemicals originating from textile industries. The research will present recommendations to address the water quality challenges in Bandung Regency. The research will focus on a desk review supported by a number of community and stakeholder interviews in the target communities and beyond.
The research will be carried out individuals or consultancy firm, the team will consist of a principal researcher and researcher. The principal researcher will responsible to develop research design and plan, to analyze available data, to draft and finalize the report. The researcher will responsible to gather and analyse data from relevant stakeholders (such as government agencies). Both principal researcher and researcher will conduct interviews with community members and other key informants.
Qualification
Minimum Qualifications
Principal Researcher must have the following general qualifications:
Principal Researcher must have the following general qualifications:
- Technical expertise in environmental science, urban planning, public policy natural resource (water) management, applied chemistry and / or public health.
- Demonstrated skills in sound research design, use of various research methodologies and survey tools for data collection and analysis.
Specific Qualifications of Principal Researcher:
- Minimum of 20 years relevant experience, with at least 10 years relevant experience in technical research with a number of international publications, including on environmental issue, waste management and public health issues.
- Previous experience with NGO/development programming is desirable.
- Knowledge on Indonesian environmental law and relevant institutions and previous experience working in Indonesia is desirable.
- Fluency in English is a must and Bahasa Indonesia is desirable.
Please send your application and CV to procurement@id.mercycorps.org before 24 May 2015.
Thank you,
Mercy Corps Indonesia
Thank you,
Mercy Corps Indonesia
