Consultant to conduct Audience Survey on Youth Radio, Vientiane
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Closing date: 07 Nov 2008
Location: Lao People's Democratic Republic (the) - Vientiane
UNICEF is seeking a research consultant or company to work with Lao National Radio (under the Ministry of Information and Culture) to conduct a survey on youth awareness and perceptions of current youth radio programmes broadcast in the country. The survey will also seek to measure the impact of UNICEF-supported youth radio programmes in eight provinces broadcast between 2004 and 2008.
The consultant will be expected to:
- Review and analyze existing research and past communication activities related to youth radio and child participation practices in the Lao PDR for use in developing research tools (questionnaires etc).
- Design and develop research survey tools for data collection that will measure children and youth awareness about existing youth radio programmes, and preferences for topics in future radio productions.
- Design and develop research survey tools to measure the impact of outreach activities conducted by youth radio groups in rural communities.
- Finalize scope and research areas in coordination with UNICEF and Lao National Radio. (Survey must include one province in the north, Vientiane and one province in the south).
- Using recognized polling techniques and focus groups, conduct data collection according to the research design.
- Analyze data collected and produce written report of the survey findings.
- Present draft report with summary of key findings to UNICEF, Government counterparts as well as other stakeholders.
Qualifications required:
- Advanced University degree in Behavioural or Social Sciences or related technical field with specialization or experience in the areas of quantitative & qualitative research and evaluation
- At least five years of national and international work experience in Behavioural or Social Sciences or related technical field with specialization or experience in the areas of quantitative & qualitative research and evaluation.
- Analytical, written and verbal communication skills.
- Fluency in written and spoken English. Knowledge of Lao an asset.
- Proven ability to work in an international and multicultural environment.
How to apply
To apply for this consultancy, please prepare an application letter stating your expression of interest and qualifications. Send these together with a completed Personal History Form (available from UNICEF) to: The Human Resources Officer UNICEF, P.O. Box 1080, Vientiane, Lao PDR or email to: sdouangdara@unicef.org Tel: 856 (21) 315200-04 Applications should be in a sealed envelope and marked ?CONFIDENTIAL?. All interested persons who feel that they meet the minimum requirements are encouraged to apply. There is no fee involved in any aspect of the application process.
Reference Code: RW_7KUBS8-35
Source: Reliefweb
Tags: Data Collection; ERP; Human Resources; Radio Programmes; Social Sciences
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