Tibet Watch Job Vacancy Announcement

Job Title:                   Researcher

Primary duties:        Information gathering, research and analysis

Responsible to:        Tibet Watch Coordinator and Analyst

Purpose:

To research, monitor and document human rights violations and other events inside Tibet by gathering and analysing information from a variety of sources.

To gather information on the situation inside Tibet including in response to urgent situations; communicate in English the information gathered, both accurately and quickly.

To brief the Tibet Watch Coordinator and Analyst on news and any developments inside Tibet.

·   Interview new arrivals from Tibet, ensure the timely translation of interviews into English.

• Monitor Tibetan news and social media websites, both within Tibet and in exile. Summarise and analyse content for the TW Coordinator, as requested, and if necessary provide full translation .
• Monitor Chinese language news and social media websites and government websites. Summarise and analyse content for the TW Coordinator, as requested, and if necessary provide full translation .
• Write short reports and analysis of current trends inside Tibet.
• Develop and maintain a network of confidential contacts to optimize information gathering and verification.
• Build and maintain contacts with key targets in the exiled community in India, including the CTA.
• Regularly input all information gathered into a secure database
• Perform other tasks and responsibilities as may be required in order to ensure the smooth running of the office.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential skills

• Proven experience of under taking research.
• Excellent English and Tibetan language skills, both verbal and written.
• First hand experience of living in Tibet.
• In depth knowledge of relevant issues in Tibet, such as the human rights situation, political, social, legal, economic and cultural context.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to deal in sensitive and understanding manner with a variety of people, including survivors of human rights violations.
• Integrity and trust, ability to deal with highly confidential information.
• Excellent computer skills and internet based research skills.
• A team player. The successful candidate has to be able to work as part of a small and close team.
• Good administrative skills and well organized.
• Flexibility and dedication. Required to work evenings and weekends when urgent news from Tibet.

Desirable skills:

·   Experience in interviewing

·  Experiencing in sourcing, analyzing and verifying information, including assessing the quality of the information.

·    Background in journalism, NGO, political or social work.

·   Excellent Chinese language, both verbal and written.

• University degree
• Knowledge of Wiley transliteration

The position carries a competitive salary and will be offered initially on a  6 month probationary period. The position will be based in Mcleod Ganj.

The position is full-time, 35 hours per week.

HOW TO APPLY:

Send your Curriculum Vitae (CV)/Resume with a covering letter (no more than two pages) to  recruitment@tibetwatch.org

Your letter must include the following information:

1. Tell us why you want the job.

2. Explain how you are qualified for the position, by addressing all the points in the section Personal Specification (above).

3. Please note in your CV what languages and what Tibetan dialects you speak and understand.

Deadline for applications:

Email application by the 24 April 2013.

Interviews will be held in the first week of May.