Seeking Female and Male Fieldworkers to conduct a Household Survey and Qualitative Research on women and men’s relationships in Gauteng Province

Gender Links, a non-governmental organization which promotes gender equality between women and men, is conducting a research project to understand women and men’s relationships in the province of Gauteng. Gender Links is its headquarters in Cyrildene, Johannesburg.

The Household Survey:
The services of the fieldworkers will be required for approximately 2 to 3 months from August to October 2009. Successful applicants will need to be willing to work on a flexible basis visiting communities around the province.

Work will involve:
* Locating and enrolling adult women and men in randomly selected households around Gauteng to participate in the research.
* Supporting the women and men in completing a computer-based survey in their homes.
* Keeping field notes on diaries.
* Irregular hours and some overnight travel.

Requirements:

* Female and Male, all races, preferably first-language IsiZulu, SeSotho and Afrikaans speakers
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Matric completed

Available August to October 2009

* Preference will be given to candidates with:
* Prior experience with fieldwork or survey research
* Demonstrated high levels of computer skills
* Valid driver’s license
* Experience using GPS technology
* Some tertiary study

Please send CV with references and a cover letter detailing:

* Any previous fieldwork or survey research experience
* Any previous experience with gender issues
* Any special computer skills or experience with GPS

The Qualitative Research:

The services of the interviewers will be required for 2 months from September to October 2009. Successful applicants will need to be willing to work on a flexible basis visiting communities around the province.

Work will involve:
* Locating and enrolling adult women and men in households around Gauteng to participate in the research.
* Conduct in-depth interviews using a digital device.
* Transcribe and translate (into English) recorded interviews from a digital device.
* Irregular hours.

Requirements:

* Female and Male, all races, preferably first-language IsiZulu, SeSotho and Afrikaans speakers
* Excellent interpersonal skills
* Junior degree and/or Matric completed with experience
* Available September to October 2009

Preference will be given to candidates with:

* Prior experience with in-depth interviewing and qualitative research
* Demonstrated high levels of computer skills
* Demonstrated high levels of language skills
* Valid driver’s license
* Experience with transcribing and translation using digital recorder
* Some tertiary study

Please send CV with references and a cover letter detailing:
Any previous qualitative research experience
Any previous experience with gender issues
Any special computer skills or experience with digital recorder

All Applications must be submitted on 24 July 2009 via email to [email][email protected] or fax to 011 622 4732. For further enquiries contact Nwabisa 011-622-2877. Late applications will not be considered.

Only short listed and successful candidates will be contacted.