Disability Inclusion Volunteer Associate

• The Disability Inclusion & Anti-Corruption Associate will be based in Suva, Fiji and will work part-time (three days in a week from 9 AM – 3 PM) under the supervision of the Gender, Social Inclusion and Anti-Corruption expert based in Suva, Fiji, at the UNODC Pacific Office,
• The role of the Volunteer Associate will be to support the pilot research study on the impact of corruption on persons with disabilities that is being planned in three Pacific countries (Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Palau and Solomon Islands) in partnership with the Pacific Disability Forum.
• This position will provide technical support to the project in collecting data, analysis, drafting of the report and dissemination of the findings of the research study in collaboration with the Pacific Disability Forum, government partners, civil society organizations and other stakeholders.
• Working under the supervision of the GEDSI & Anti-Corruption the volunteer will contribute to research planning, stakeholder engagement, data collection, and knowledge management to ensure high-quality, ethical, and inclusive research processes.
• The volunteer will work closely with Organizations of Persons with Disabilities (OPDs), civil society organizations, government counterparts, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate local coordination and support evidence generation on the intersection of disability rights, governance, and anti-corruption.

Under the direct supervision of the Gender, Social Inclusion and Anti-Corruption Expert, the Volunteer Associate will:

• Research Preparation
o Undertake desk review of relevant research related documents, literature, and development of research tools.
o Provide support in designing the survey questionnaire (Form Design and Authoring) and Form Deployment
o Assist in refining FGD and KII guides and other data collection instruments.
o Participate in research planning meetings.
o Support logistics and scheduling for fieldwork.

• Data Collection
o Provide technical support and coordinate with PDF in conducting online survey in three pilot countries using Kobo Toolbox open-source software.
o Assist in conducting Key Informant Interviews (KIIs).
o Provide support in conducting Focus Group Discussions (FGDs).
o Collaborate with the PDF in launching online survey
o Ensure ethical standards and informed consent procedures are followed.
o Maintain accurate field notes and documentation.
o Coordinate with field teams and stakeholders during data collection.

• Data Management and Analysis
o Organize and manage qualitative data.
o Transcribe and clean online survey, KII interviews and FGD data.
o Prepare data summaries, tables, and visualizations where necessary.

• Report Writing
o Draft sections of inception, progress, and final reports.
o Prepare analytical summaries of research findings.
o Contribute to presentations and dissemination materials.
o Incorporate reviewer comments into revised reports.

• Other Responsibilities
o Participate in team meetings.
o Support quality assurance of research outputs.
o Perform other research-related duties assigned by GEDSI & Anti-Corruption Expert.