The Research Centre for East European Studies (Forschungsstelle Osteuropa – FSO) is an independent research institute attached to the University of Bremen. It is funded jointly by the Standing Conference of the Ministers of Education and Cultural Affairs and the State of Bremen. 

To support the research project “The (limited) development of primary health care in the post-Soviet region: the role of donors and states in projects combating tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan,” the department “Politics and Economics” is seeking a

Short-term research assistant for data collection

Brief description of the project: 
The research project is conducted within the Innovative Training Network (ITN) “Caspian.” It is funded by an MSCA grant of the European Union within the context of Horizon 2020 (Grant agreement no: 642709). The research analyzes the impact of recipient government-donor and donor-donor interaction on project implementation and its sustainability. Specific areas of interest are tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and primary health care. The research focuses on Kyrgyzstan and Armenia. 

Tasks of the freelance assistant:
•	The research assistant agrees to assist with data collection on donor activities in health care in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan (hereinafter selected countries). The assistance includes identifying project titles and collecting project documentation (grant agreements, interim and final reports, memorandum of understanding, audit and evaluation reports etc). 
•	Data collection includes searching for relevant state decrees and strategies on tuberculosis, HIV/AIDS and primary health care reforms in Armenia and Kyrgyzstan. Memorandum of understanding and/or agreements between the recipient state and relevant donors in selected countries.
•	Data collection also implies sending requests, including phone calls and follow up emails, to relevant donor organizations and/or state institutions to access project documentation. Additional information, including the list of donors and current state of the research will be given by the main contact person.
•	The research assistant agrees to provide additions and/or revisions if demanded by the project team. 

Duration depends on task completion. Ideally, the successful candidate is expected to start as soon as possible and finish the task by May 2017. If needed, the duration will be extended.

Payment: honorarium based on a service contract, negotiated during the interview.

We are looking for the candidates with
1.	Research experience and strong analytical skills
2.	University degree in social sciences and/or public health 
3.	Good command of English, Russian and Armenian 
4.	Proven ability to meet deadlines
5.	Dedication and responsibility
6.	Good planning
7.	Critical thinking 

Submit Your CV to Gulnaz Isabekova (gulnaz@uni-bremen.de). Please use the subject line “application assistant for data collection,“ while applying.

The position will remain open until the suitable candidate is found. For further information please email Gulnaz Isabekova (gulnaz@uni-bremen.de).