Political Economy Analyst
Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research, evaluation and implementing programs in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. We work with our clients to implement bold, innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors, contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Abt Associates is an organisation that has a personal commitment to its staff and as such we value the long-term relationships that we build with the people who work for us.
Investing in Women (IW), through its work in four distinct, but reinforcing program components, seeks to address barriers to women’s economic empowerment in Southeast Asia in the workplace, in business, in policy and regulations, and in the social and societal norms that underpin inequality. The program is a flagship Australian Government 3.4-year initiative (2016-19) with a potential four-year second phase. IW is being implemented in four countries in Southeast Asia: the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Myanmar.
For more information about the Investing in Women Program, see www.investinginwomen.asia [2]
The Opportunity
The Political Economy Analyst consultant will provide a credible and useful analysis of the Vietnam Labour Code reform process, and the technical and political factors that shaped it, with a particular focus on the nature of IW’s/DFAT’s contribution.
A Terms of Reference providing further details of this opportunity is available from our website at: www.abtassoc.com.au/careers [3]
Key Duties
- Consult with IW and DFAT on the purpose and scope of the Study.
- Prepare a draft Study Plan which describes the study’s purpose and audience, key questions, data collection and analysis methods, learning/reporting outputs, and workplan with timeline.
- Finalise the Study Plan based on comments received from IW and DFAT.
- Conduct data collection and analysis in line with the Study Plan. This is expected to include home-based document review, and at least two rounds of in-country interviews with key informants, at key stages in the policy development and legislative process (estimated Q3 2018 following preparation of the draft bill, and Q2 2019 after the bill is submitted to the Social Affairs Committee of the National Assembly).
- Prepare reporting products and participate in learning/dissemination processes as prescribed in Study Plan e.g. presentation of preliminary findings to IW and DFAT
Key Requirements
The preferred applicant will have:
- 10-15 years’ experience conducting primary and secondary political economy analysis of policy processes in developing or middle-income countries, preferably in SE Asia.
- Strong understanding of Vietnam’s political economy, and the mechanics of its regulatory and policy processes.
- Demonstrated ability to rapidly build rapport with clients, and shape inputs to meet their information needs.
- Familiarity with the barriers to women’s economic empowerment in SE Asia, and preferably Vietnam.
- Demonstrated time management and coordination skills, under limited supervision.
- Excellent written and verbal English skills; an ability to speak Vietnamese is desireable.
Further Information & Application
Further information in regards to this opportunity can found in the Position Description available from the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website at: http://www.abtassoc.com.au/careers/job-search/ [4].
Applications should be submitted online via the Careers page of Abt Associates’ website, and must include a CV and covering letter addressing the key requirements listed above. We are an equal opportunity employer, and encourage applications from experienced and capable women.
Applications close: 12th March 2018
We welcome and thank all applicants, however only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Abt Associates – Who We Are
Abt Associates is a recognised leader in the international development sector. Working with our many partners, Abt Associates implements bold innovative solutions to improve the lives of the community and deliver valued outcomes for our clients. We provide a comprehensive range of services from policy to service delivery in the public and private sectors contributing to long term benefits for clients and communities. Operating in remote and challenging environments, we offer innovative solutions, extensive experience in the region, strong technical capacity, and a proven project management track record. We are committed to gender equity in our employment strategies and encourage applications from capable women. Abt Associates is a child safe organisation and promotes the safety, wellbeing and inclusion of all children.
For more information about our company and what we do visit our website at www.abtassociates.com.au [5].