Mission and objectivesMorobe Development Foundation Inc. is a leading Internationally recognised NGO based in Lae Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea. It has the vision to help young people reach their full potential by utilizing their hidden talents in community development initiatives so they can realize their potential and become role model in the community. MDF was established to address a broader and more diverse range of objectives and work through the use of dance, music, and drama, MDFโs primary aim is to ensure that women participate equally in decision-making in any project undertaken, including projects related to Ending Violence against Women and promoting Human Rights to support the Government and the Sustainable Development Goals. MDF, in collaboration with Online Volunteers, engaged through the UNV's Unified Volunteer Platform (UVP), has also undertaken various scientific research studies related to the environment - forest cover loss, land use land cover change, the influence of various parameters on surface waters, and coastal shoreline turtle habitat loss. These projects included the participation of various experts and researchers from diverse fields across various countries across the globe - ranging from marine biology, biodiversity conservation, PNG community management, remote sensing, and land use policy among various others. MDF is managed by a management committee, which is made up of the Chairman, the Deputy Chairman, Secretary, the Treasurer, the Project Coordinator, Community Development Officer, and a male and female member of the foundation, and ensures that women participate equally in decision making. We at MDF assert that we have the required skill sets, knowledge, established international network, and the necessary foundational work to undertake projects successfully.
ContextMorobe Development Foundation Inc. (MDF) is dedicated to promoting gender equality and empowering women in Papua New Guinea. Understanding the psychological and socio-cultural barriers that women face is crucial for creating effective programs and policies. This research forms part of MDFโs ongoing initiative to address gender inequality and strengthen womenโs participation in community development and decision-making, in alignment with SDG 5 (Gender Equality). The project, titled โPsychological Foundations of Womenโs Empowerment in Papua New Guineaโ, examines key factors such as self-confidence, societal expectations, and social perception. Findings from this research will help MDF design evidence-based community programs that empower women and enhance inclusivity in local development. MDF seeks five Online Volunteers with complementary expertise in writing, data analysis, data visualization, literature review, and project coordination. The combined efforts will result in one comprehensive research report, three analyzed data sets, and a set of 8โ10 visual outputs. MDF intends to publish the final report on its official website and share it with partner organizations and academic networks.
Task DescriptionMDF seeks five Online Volunteers with complementary expertise in writing, data analysis, data visualization, literature review, and project coordination. The combined efforts will result in one comprehensive research report, three analyzed data sets, and a set of 8โ10 visual outputs. MDF intends to publish the final report on its official website and share it with partner organizations and academic networks. The Online Volunteers will be as below: Volunteer 1: Writing and Editing Support - Draft and consolidate main sections of the report (introduction, methodology, and conclusion). - Ensure consistency, clarity, and academic tone across all sections. - Edit the final report and prepare the executive summary and PowerPoint presentation for dissemination. Volunteer 2: Literature Review Support - Conduct a literature review on the psychological and socio-cultural dimensions of womenโs empowerment. - Summarize relevant findings from academic and policy sources to strengthen the theoretical framework. - Provide a 3โ5 page literature synthesis to be integrated into the final report. Volunteer 3: Data Analysis Support (Quantitative) - Analyze 3 data sets provided by MDF using statistical tools such as Excel, R, or Python. - Produce data tables and key findings summaries (5โ7 pages) focusing on variables such as confidence, societal norms, and participation. Volunteer 4: Data Visualization Support - Design 8โ10 data visualizations (graphs, charts, and infographics) to represent the analytical findings. - Prepare a visual appendix to accompany the final report using software such as Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio. Volunteer 5: Research Coordinating and Quality Review Support - Support task coordination among all volunteers and ensure alignment of sections. - Review and proofread drafts for accuracy, structure, and coherence. - Prepare a one-page coordination summary report documenting the research process.
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