1009- Nepal- Breakthrough ACTION Local System Strengthening to Reduce Child, Early and Forced Marriage (R-CEFM) project.
Location: Mahottari and Rautahat district municipalities, Nepal
Location type: Urban
Placement type: Global Health Research Placement
Topic/Theme: Maternal and Child Health, Gender Based Violence, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Program Evaluation, Population Based Research, Implementation Research, Field Observation and Synthesis
Minimum length of service: 8-12 weeks
Preferred service dates: 06/01/2024-08/31/2024
Language requirement: No language requirement
Project Description
Breakthrough ACTION Nepal’s Local Systems Strengthening to Reduce Child, Early, and Forced Marriage (R-CEFM) project is designed to strengthen the institutional and technical capacity of the Government of Nepal in Madhesh Province to design, implement, monitor, evaluate, and coordinate effective social and behavior change (SBC) and child protection system strengthening activities to reduce child early forced marriage (CEFM). The project aims to address barriers related to R-CEFM through a community-based, multi-sectoral, and data-driven lens.
Scope of Work
The student will be responsible for analyzing qualitative data resulting from the collaborative monitoring of prototypes implemented by municipalities. Additionally, he/she will take charge of conducting data analysis and producing reports for the endline assessment of Organizational Social and Behavior Change (SBC) capacity. Furthermore, the student will play a role in assisting with the collection, analysis, and report writing for outcome harvesting, with a specific focus on qualitative insights. Additionally, he/she will supervise data collection for the survey team and ensure the quality of data analysis conducted by an external agency for the quantitative final project evaluation.
The professional environment is...
Open, collaborative, and friendly
This placement would be a good fit for someone who...
For individuals seeking to improve their abilities in project evaluation, implementation research, community-level engagement, with an interest in strengthening local systems and a willingness to work in new environment.
Required Skills
| A combination of technical skills in both qualitative and quantitative data analysis and report writing, coupled with strong interpersonal and adaptive capabilities to contribute effectively to the objectives of the project. |
Site PI/Mentor Info
Name: Shreejana KC, Department of Health Behavior & Society, skc5@jhu.edu
I would describe my communication and mentorship styles as...
Open door and collaborative. I believe in fostering a positive and inclusive working environment where communication flows freely, and mentorship is a shared journey.
A complementary student would have a working style and mentorship expectations that are..
A complementary student not only aligns their working style with the mentor's expertise but also brings valuable experience in research, data analysis, and report writing to the mentorship. Responsive to guidance and feedback, they value mentorship, proactive and self-motivated, along with clear communication.
Costs of Living and Support
$300, comprising $100 for housing, $100 for food, $25 for local transportation, and $75 for miscellaneous expenses.
We should be able to provide a small stipend to support the student.