Job Type: Long-term Contract | Extension Available
Contract Duration: October 2026 to January 2028
Work Hours: 15 hours per week | Flexible
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a final deadline of 15 October 2026.
About RehmanMade
RehmanMade is a one-of-a-kind refugee- and women-led social enterprise in Southeast Asia dedicated to empowering refugee women, survivors of gender-based violence, single mothers, widows, and marginalized communities through safe, dignified, and eco-friendly livelihoods.
Through traditional, artisanal, and indigenous crafts, including sewing, cutting, crochet, embroidery, tailoring, and upcycled handmade products, we create opportunities for economic independence, skills development, and community resilience.
RehmanMade is built on values of dignity, sustainability, and inclusion. We believe that craftsmanship can be both a pathway to economic opportunity and a tool for social change.
About Your Mission đ±đ
We are seeking a committed and passionate woman researcher interested in exploring the impacts of climate-induced disasters on migration, livelihoods, displacement, and community resilience, particularly among vulnerable communities.
You will contribute to research and community engagement initiatives examining how climate-related disasters affect people's livelihoods, mobility, and access to opportunities. You will work closely with grassroots communities and stakeholders while supporting research coordination, documentation, and reporting.
This role involves frequent travel and transportation to different locations for fieldwork, community consultations, meetings, and project activities. You should be comfortable with a flexible schedule and travelling as required.
You will also have opportunities to participate in regional and international conferences, trainings, and events involving diplomats, delegates, and United Nations representatives.
Your Key Responsibilities
Research and Analysis (50%)
- Conduct research on climate-induced disasters, migration, displacement, livelihoods, and community resilience.
- Review relevant literature, collect data, and assist with qualitative and quantitative research activities.
- Support the analysis of findings and contribute to research reports, briefs, and other publications.
Community Engagement and Fieldwork (20%)
- Engage with grassroots communities, community-led organizations, and relevant stakeholders.
- Conduct field visits, interviews, and community consultations across different locations.
- Support the planning and delivery of community consultations, workshops, and training sessions.
- Travel frequently for research activities, stakeholder meetings, and project-related engagements.
Research Coordination and Documentation (20%)
- Assist with research planning, scheduling, coordination, and administrative tasks.
- Maintain accurate records of fieldwork, interviews, consultations, and research findings.
- Prepare meeting notes, progress updates, reports, and supporting documentation.
- Coordinate with team members and partners to ensure research activities are completed effectively and on schedule.
Representation and Capacity Building (10%)
- Participate in regional trainings, conferences, and relevant professional development opportunities.
- Represent RehmanMade at selected meetings, events, and international engagements.
- Contribute to knowledge-sharing and initiatives that strengthen community resilience and improve understanding of climate-induced migration and livelihoods.
Work Arrangement
- 15 hours per week, with a flexible schedule.
- Two remote working days and one on-site working day per week, with additional travel and fieldwork as required.
- Opportunities to participate in regional and international trainings, conferences, and professional events.
- Opportunities to engage with grassroots communities, researchers, international delegates, and representatives of the United Nations.
How to Apply
Please submit your application through the JTMS job posting and attach the following:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter addressed to the RehmanMade team, explaining your interest in the role and relevant experience. (optional)
- Portfolio (optional): Examples of research projects, reports, publications, community initiatives, or related work.
- References (optional).
- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until 15 October 2026.
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