Consultant – Participation of Youth, Women and People with Disabilities Research Full Time

Purpose and Background

Oxfam in Timor-Leste is commissioning research to understand how marginalized groups, including women, youth, and persons with disabilities participate in local decision-making on rural infrastructure investment. The study will use a ‘Participatory Rural Appraisal’ approach to document their involvement in planning and prioritizing infrastructure under the Government’s National Program on Suco Development and the Municipal Integrated Development Program.

Research Objectives

• Map Stakeholder Roles and Influences in Rural Infrastructure Planning
• Examine Participation and Communication Processes in Rural Infrastructure Decision-Making
• Identify Rural Infrastructure Priorities
• Analyse Drivers, Constraints, and Systemic Factors
• Document Lessons for Scalable Inclusive Rural Infrastructure Engagement

Required Skills and Competencies

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in conducting high quality and credible research
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in program design and assessment
• Familiarity with sub national investment through PNDS and PDIM
• Experience in designing and using participatory rural appraisal methodologies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Tetum and English
• Experience in training and managing field data collectors
• Knowledge and experience in applying ethical principles of research

Budget

The indicative budget for this task is 10,000 USD including all taxes

How to Apply

Please submit:

• Detailed response to the ToRs including research methodology and timelines
• Detailed proposed budget
• 2-page CV
• Names of at least 2 references
• Example of a previous research paper

Send applications to: benignam@oxfam.org.au