Job Description

:The Lien Centre for Social Innovation (LCSI) at Singapore Management University (SMU) is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Freelance Senior Researcher with strong writing capabilities to support a comprehensive research project on charity law and governance across six Southeast Asian countries. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the charity sector, particularly in the context of legal frameworks and governance practices within the region.Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct Secondary Research:

• Perform in-depth secondary research on charity law and governance in six selected Southeast Asian countries.
• Analyze and synthesize data from various sources to create comprehensive reports on the legal and governance structures in these countries.
• Develop Research Instruments:

• Draft well-structured interview questions tailored to charity law experts.
• Design and refine a charity governance index framework to evaluate and compare governance practices across the selected countries.
• Expert Identification and Recruitment:

• Identify and create a database of charity law experts from the six selected asian countries.
• Recruit shortlisted law experts from the six selected Southeast Asian countries from the database.
• Engage and coordinate with these experts to gather insights and validate research findings.
• Report Writing:

• Draft detailed reports based on research findings, incorporating expert input and analysis.
• Ensure that all written outputs are clear, concise, and accessible to a wide audience, including stakeholders in the charity sector.
• Management Skills

• Candidate will need to be able to manage any other vendors, collaborators, and/or research assistants who will be working on or involved in this project.
• Candidate will need to work collaboratively and receive direction and guidance from the project lead from LCSI.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Bachelor\'s degree.
• Proven experience in conducting research, particularly in the charity sector or related fields.
• Strong understanding of charity law and governance, with a focus on Southeast Asia.
• Excellent writing and communication skills, with the ability to produce high-quality, well-structured reports.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in developing research frameworks and instruments (e.g., interview questions, indices).
• Familiarity with remote work tools and practices.

Other Information:Interested candidates should submit their resume, a brief cover letter outlining their relevant experience, and samples of previous research or writing work related to the charity sector.Please include your availability and expected rate for the 5-month project.Contact Information:For inquiries or to submit your application, email to liencentre@smu.edu.sg.About Us:Singapore Management University is a place where high-level professionalism blends together with a healthy informality. The \'family-like\' atmosphere among the SMU community fosters a culture where employees work, plan, organise and play together building a strong collegiality and morale within the university.Our commitment to attract and retain talent is ongoing. We offer attractive benefits and welfare, competitive compensation packages, and generous professional development opportunities all to meet the work-life needs of our staff. No wonder, then, that SMU continues to be given numerous awards and recognition for its human resource excellence.

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