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: [email protected]
