Job Description – Programme Officer for Research (New Delhi)
Organization Description:
PWESCR (The Programme on Women’s Economic, Social and Cultural Rights) is an international human
rights organization based in the global South committed to promoting women’s human rights, especially in
the context of economic, social and cultural rights by engendering policy, law and practice at local, national,
regional and international levels.
PWESCR is organized around three broad goals:
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To build leadership and capacity in the field of human rights and economic justice to promote
women’s ESCR;
To foster collaborations to enhance learning, knowledge and skills.
To develop shared strategies to advocate problem-solving alternatives in the context of gender.
Position Description (Location: South Asia, India, New Delhi)
The Programme Officer (PO) for Research will be part of PWESCR’s leadership team and will work closely
with the Executive Director on all aspects of PWESCR’s Research. The PO will head the research team to
conduct in-depth, timely research on priority areas as identified by PWESCR’s Board and PWESCR’s
Research Advisory Group. This would also include providing inputs and analysis for all PWESCR advocacy
work, both nationally and internationally; developing appropriate information, education and
communication material from the research to ensure our work reaches our targeted constituencies;
cultivating relationships with local and regional activists, scholars and other stakeholders; and maintaining
substantial knowledge of issues, policies, contacts, and social movements and networks within the region
and globally.
PWESCR’s current research projects include:
1. Women and the markets—market as a space where one trades goods and services. Linked to this
are also issues related to women as entrepreneurs and larger issues of women, business, and human
rights.
2. Ongoing research -----focuses on: women and the right to social security, women and the right to
livelihoods and productive resources including land.
Responsibilities:
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Work with the ED to develop research methodology and carry out PWESCR’s research agenda.
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Conduct research on various issues that PWESCR has prioritised and write reports, proposals
and regular communications, including periodic narrative reports on program components,
overall progress or specific directions.
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Assess opportunities and develop strategic partnerships with groups and individuals.
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Assist in all aspects of PWESCR’s policy analysis work at all levels: national, regional and
international through research and analysis.
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Assist in fundraising efforts by identifying grant resources and develop project proposals,
especially for PWESCR’s research initiatives.
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Work closely with PWESCR’s Research Advisory Group.
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Supervise research team and interns.
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Represent PWESCR in international, regional and national events.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Required:
 Advance degree (minimum Masters) in economics, international relations, social sciences; law,
human rights or women's studies.
 Minimum 3-5 years of research experience in human rights, socio-economic justice and/or women's
rights work at the national, regional or international level.
 Demonstrate commitment to women and gender rights issues with an ability to do gender analysis.
 Demonstrate experience in conducting research, developing methodology and implementation.
 Good analytical, research and writing skills (in English).
 Excellent interpersonal skills with an ability to network and liaise in a diverse environment.
 Demonstrate ability to be a leader and be able to set the tone for the team
 Ability to work autonomously, take initiative, manage multiple and competing priorities, and handle
detail. Work to optimize teamwork, learning and efficiency. Very organized and efficient.
 Must be able to travel including overseas as required.
Preferred:
 Five to seven years work experience.
 Experience working on gender issues including women’s human rights and/or women’s economic
and social justice issues.
 Background in feminist theory preferred.
 Feminist economist with ability to link macro and micro economic issues preferred.
 Knowledge of South Asian languages.
 Demonstrate research, analysis and writing skills.
Remuneration:
Programme Officer at PWESCR is a leadership position in the organization and comes with a generous
package including benefits. Remuneration depends on experience.
The position is for midlevel professionals. It offers opportunity for both personal and career growth with
exposure to international feminist discourse, interface with international experts and national stakeholders
and experience sharing with global South partners in various forums.
To Apply:
Interested applicants should submit the following:
 Résumé
 Cover letter
 Two letters of reference
 Two published or unpublished short paper written by the applicant discussing issues related to
human rights, women’s human rights or socio-economic justice.
These documents are to be submitted to:
PWESCR, Job search
D14 Kalkaji, 1st Floor
New Delhi 110019
Or pwescr@pwescr.org
The position will remain open until a suitable person is selected. However, the first round of short listing
and interviews will be conducted for all those who send their applications before 2 January, 2013.
PWESCR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages women from South Asian Diaspora and
marginalized communities to apply.