SEXUAL AND REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH AND RIGHTS RESEARCH ANALYST
Organization: Center for Health and Gender Equity
Location: Washington, DC, United States
Eligible Citizenship: All Non-US Citizens
Application Code: US05-Int
Job Function: Knowledge Management, Research
Issue Area: HIV / AIDS, Maternal and Reproductive Health
About
Originally founded as the Health and Development Policy Project in 1994, Center for Health and Gender Equity (CHANGE) was created in direct response to the International Conference on Population and Development (ICPD) in Cairo. This landmark meeting of approximately 180 countries, including the United States, produced a human rights framework for development assistance that—for the first time—promoted the universal sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and girls. The mission of CHANGE is to promote sexual and reproductive health and rights as a means to achieve gender equality and empowerment of all women and girls by shaping public discourse, elevating women’s voices, and influencing the United States Government. Today, CHANGE’s emphasis is on promoting a comprehensive, human rights-based framework for U.S. sexual and reproductive health policies and programs. The framework addresses family planning, HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infections, and maternal health. As part of this effort, CHANGE seeks to remove the ideology-based and counterproductive restrictions in U.S. policy that hinder comprehensive approaches to sexual and reproductive health. The target population is anyone reached by U.S. foreign assistance.
Position Overview
The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Analyst provides critical research and knowledge management support in the development and implementation of CHANGE’s policy advocacy. The Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Analyst will support CHANGE’s institutional knowledge on key sexual and reproductive health and rights issues, and identify opportunities for further research to support CHANGE’s advocacy agenda. This position will report to the Director of Research and work closely with CHANGE’s policy team. In coordination with the Director of Research, the Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Research Analyst will conduct a literature review for one of CHANGE’s flagship publications exploring either a policy in depth, or accessing the depth and breadth of a policy or program commitment across U.S. foreign assistance. S/he will also be responsible for writing the research section of the annual publication. CHANGE’s first two flagship publications were written by a legal fellow and a consultant. They are yearlong projects that require the capacity of a full-time researcher.
Responsibilities
- Conduct literature review and stakeholder interviews for a CHANGE’s annual flagship Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights publication
- Work with the Director of Research to create qualitative research protocol for an international fact-finding trip
- Manage critical areas of technical and policy research relevant to CHANGE’s advocacy agenda on sexual and reproductive health and rights, including HIV, family planning, and maternal health
- Track and summarize reports, articles, and publications from peer reviewed journals, key institutions, and nongovernmental organizations that reflect important trends and evidence in CHANGE’s sphere
- Provide up-to-date data to CHANGE’s staff for use in CHANGE’s analysis and communications, and ensure accuracy of evidence cited in CHANGE publications
- Maintain Dropbox research database
- International travel as needed
Desired Skills and Experience
Items indicated with an asterisk (*) are required- Master’s degree in public health or related field*
- Excellent research and analytical skills*
- Minimum three years of experience in related field: sexual and reproductive health and rights, women’s rights, and/or public health
- Passion for data; ability to translate complex public health research into effective advocacy messages that target legislative and executive branch
- A demonstrated commitment to women’s rights and public health and a strong commitment to the organization’s mission and to high-level performance are essential
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Familiarity with all Microsoft application software
Fellowship Logistics
During the fellowship year, all fellows are provided with:
- A pre-tax living stipend of $1100/month
- Housing and utilities
- Health insurance
- A professional development grant of $600
- An award of $1500 upon successful completion of the fellowship year
- Travel costs covered to and from placement site, training and retreats
Living and Working in the US: Fellows are provided with basic housing and a utilities stipend during the fellowship year. GHC coordinates housing for fellows placed in the United States in shared apartments or houses that meet GHC's safety standards. Housing arrangements are assigned prior to departure from Training Institute. Fellows at CHANGE will be housed in Washington, DC, an urban city and capital of the United States.
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