CALL FOR APPLICANTS: REGIONAL CO-RESEARCHERS FOR GLOBAL COVID-19 IMPACT STUDY
Posted by Bukola Daike on May 27, 2021 at 7:39 am
In light of the current global COVID-19 pandemic, 21 LGBTQ+ organisations have come together and formed the Global COVID-19 Research Initiative on SOGI (GCRI-SOGI) and are working to develop and conduct a global study on the effects of the pandemic on LGBTQ+ organisations and individuals.
Now in Phase 2 of its implementation, this study seeks to conduct quantitative and qualitative data collection exercises across the globe to understand the repercussions of pandemic on target populations.
The study aims to answer primary research questions to achieve the following objectives:
- To assess the domain-level impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and implemented measures on LGBTQ+ communities
- Domains: Political, Institutional & Systemic, Economic & Human Resource, and Biopsychosocial & Interpersonal
- To identify key global and region-specific trends in LGBTQ+ communities’ experiences
- To determine what supportive and risk factors are associated with LGBTQ+ communities’ experiences during the pandemic
- To investigate the predictive nature of intersecting vulnerable/marginalised identities on LGBTQ+ communities’ experiences during the pandemic
With the far reaching scope of this study, we are now seeking the support of four (4) Regional Co-Researchers based in Africa, Asia, Europe, and Latin America. The consultants will be expected to work 30 days full-time to split into 25 days for Phase 2 (data Collection) and 5 days for Phase 3 (Analysis) over the course of six months, primarily to support the qualitative component of the study. Consultants also possessing experience in quantitative research methodologies are strongly encouraged to apply. Members of the LGBTQ+ community are also strongly encouraged to apply.
The ideal candidate will begin in June 2021.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: 31 May 2021, 23:59 CEST.
Submissions should be sent to info@gcri-sogi.com
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