Consultant To Conduct The Research Study - WRSC / UNDP

CONSULTANT TO CONDUCT THE RESEARCH STUDY ON WOMEN NATIONALS MARRIED TO NON-NATIONALS IN THE GCC COUNTRIES

A roundtable discussion on the topic of women nationals married to non-nationals in the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) Countries was organized by the WRSC in May 2013. The main recommendation of the discussion was "to do a regional research paper that could shed light on the laws, the rights, the policies and practices in every GCC country when it comes to women nationals married to non-nationals". Such research paper will be shared with the different parliaments in the gulf countries as well as with the Women Council within the GCC.

Education:
    At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in social sciences or related disciplines.

Experience:
    Minimum of 5 years relevant work experience (research and field studies);
    Knowledge and research experience in development and gender related issues;
    Experience of liaising with Government organizations, NGOs, academic institutions;
    Have a research record on related topics.

Language Requirements:
    Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is essential.

Duties and Responsibilities
    Collect and analyze existing data and information on women nationals married to non nationals' related policies and programmes in each of the GCC countries;
    Participate in field research to obtain relevant data and information on women nationals married to non nationals in the GCC;
    Undertake consultations with selected GCC government institutions, non-governmental organizations and political representatives to gather their views on women nationals married to non-nationals related issues;
    Organize focus group discussions – i.e. lists of well-informed persons (WIPs), such as community and religious leaders, government officials, business persons, academics, representatives from civil society and international organizations in every GCC country;
    Development of Research Study on Women Nationals Married to Non-Nationals in the GCC Countries;

Expected Outputs
    A background report on every GCC country socio-economic development trends, as well as Government policies, strategies and programmes related to women nationals married to non nationals;
    A detailed comparative research study between all the gulf countries on the rights, the policies and the laws of women nationals married to non national men;
    Prepare report containing strategies and recommendations to meet the needs of women nationals married to non nationals in the GCC.

Application Deadline :30-May-14

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