Call for Researchers
Women’s Right Center (WRC) seeks two part-time researchers to join our research team in conducting research involving the costing of services related to gender-based violence in Montenegro and the Western Balkans. The research aims to inform specific recommendations for respective government bodies’ budgets for actual costs related to providing services towards addressing gender-based violence, in accordance with the Istanbul Convention. This part-time position is foreseen to last eight months starting on 1 April 2025, four days per month.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Attending a workshop with the research team on 1-4 April (obligatory)
- Conducting qualitative and quantitative research to assess the costs of providing services for addressing gender-based violence and the existing state budget and expenditures used to for such services, including NGO funding, as part of the WRC and regional research team.
- Reviewing and contributing to finalizing the existing draft methodology based on national specificities, together with other research team members
- Reviewing and analysing existing literature and data
- Outlining the existing relevant legal framework
- Arranging and conducting interviews, taking notes, and analysing interview findings
- Write the first draft of the report, using the template provided
- Revising and finalizing the report based on feedback from the Lead Researcher and Project Coordinator
- Work with the designer to finalize the report and any infographic that will be created
Applicants must possess the following minimum qualifications, which should be highlighted in their CVs and motivation letters:
- Basic understanding of terminology and concepts relating to gender equality
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- At least two year’s research experience, including experience leading interviews
- Basic mathematical and quantitative analysis skills
- Knowledge and understanding of state budgets
Excellent English reading, speaking, and writing skills
Encouraged but not required skills that should be highlighted in CVs include:
- Any education in economics and/or gender studies
- Knowledge and experience with statistics
- Knowledge related to gender-responsive budgeting, particularly the Supplementary Framework for Assessing Gender Responsive Public Financial Management and/or the Sustainable Development Goals 5.c.1. indicator guidance
Any experience with gender-based violence
Interested persons are encouraged to submit their CV and a letter of motivation explaining their interest to women.mne@gmail.com by 10 March 2025. The letter of motivation should indicate any expectations regarding daily allowance.
