Women's Action Committees and Local Services in Nigeria (Metaketa V)
Cecilia Mo, Professor
Political Science
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The dynamics undermining Nigeria’s democratic progress over the past two decades have disproportionately marginalized the role of women in governance. While women are legally entitled to equal rights under Nigeria’s constitution, they have been largely excluded from political participation through a combination of social, logistical, and psychological barriers. If barriers to women’s political participation stem, in part, from a lack of group identity and collective efficacy, can these factors be changed through intensive capacity strengthening programs in women’s groups? Will women who participate in these groups increase their engagement in politics and governance processes where they are currently underrepresented? Can having male champions in the home additionally help women overcome both psychological and logistical barriers to political participation, thereby leading to women having increased political voice? In collaboration with ActionAid Nigeria, NOI Polls, and Lofty Inc, we will conduct a field experiment in southwestern Nigeria in order to generate evidence around these questions.
Role: - Review and input data from grant applications into a designated system
- Ensure accuracy and completeness of all information entered
- Conduct thorough checks and cross-references to verify data accuracy
- Work closely with the research team to address any discrepancies or issues
- Assist in organizing and categorizing grant applications for evaluation
- Provide support to the research team as needed during the coding process
Qualifications: - Previous experience with data entry and coding preferred
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to work carefully
- Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or other data entry software
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Yoruba language skills will be particularly appreciated, but not required
Day-to-day supervisor for this project: Rachel Fisher, Ph.D. candidate
Hours: 9-11 hrs
Off-Campus Research Site: All meetings will take place remotely.
Social Sciences