Research Consultant: English for the Global Digital Economy
The British Council is seeking an individual or team to conduct research on the use of English for successful engagement with the global digital economy
Details
| Location | Occupied Palestinian Territories |
|---|---|
| Duration | 6 January - 7 February 2020 |
| Closing date | Saturday 14 December 2019 |
Role overview
About the project
The @Palestine project aims to increase the capacity of Palestinian youth to engage with the global digital economy, overcoming two of the most profound challenges namely restrictions on trade and travel. The prevailing general unemployment rate is 31% in 2018 (55.8% for graduates) with 52 % in Gaza (World Bank Report 2018).
There is an increasing trend in the 21st century for Palestinians to seek entrepreneurial outsourcing service models across borders to generate income. Desk research and partners cite a lack of sufficient English language and soft skills (and not technical competency) as the main barrier to success.
About the role
The objective of this assignment is to gain a greater understanding of the English language and skills needed to successfully participate in the global digital economy (GDE). The findings will be published in a report to be shared with an internal and external audience.
Research Objectives
- Gain a greater understanding of the role of English in global digital economy; focusing on the area of digital employment, professional development and entrepreneurship
- What specific English language skills are required to get in, get on and get ahead in the Global digital economy i.e. from job seeker to future employer.
- What does good English look like in the GDE and put forward recommendations around potential interventions to help address the gap between what exists and what is needed in the future.
Details on the approach and specific activities are included in the Request for Proposal (RFP) document.
Qualifications and experience required
- Post-graduate qualification in a related field.
- Skills and experience of conducting similar research.
- Knowledge of online freelancing platforms and networks.
- Knowledge of the tech sector
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
- Computer literate
How to apply
If you are interested, please download and read the RFP and Annexes below.
To apply, please send your CV tailored to the above requirements, the completed Supplier Response Template and Pricing Approach to Esraa.Ahmad@britishcouncil.org.eg with the subject line ‘Research Consultant: English for the Global Digital Economy’.
Please note we will respond only to successful applicants within three working days of the application deadline date.