CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Senior Research Fellow - Strategic Religious Engagement Study (Social Protection)

Unit: Ateneo School of Government (ASOG)
Location: SDC Complex, Ateneo de Manila University, Katipunan Ave. Quezon City
Duration: Three Months

I. Brief Description 

The Ateneo School of Government (ASOG) is the public-sector arm of Ateneo de Manila University. The School’s long-term mission is to teach and work with effective and ethical public servants. It aims to contribute in building prosperous, sustainable, just, and happy communities in the Philippines, empowered by democratic, participatory, transparent, and accountable governance institutions and processes. 

As a graduate school for leadership and public service, ASOG's academic and executive education programs bridge the gap between classroom wisdom and real-world policy decision-making and governance. Through its research and extension programs, and its work with public, private, and community organizations, ASOG continues to develop and foster innovative ideas and approaches in areas such as leadership, poverty eradication, climate change, social accountability, and politics. 

The research project investigates the many roles that religious institutions and ideas play in development and humanitarian work, which is the topic of active but sometimes uneasy reflection within international circles. Several leading development agencies aim for more strategic, effective, and purposeful relationships with the diverse actors in today’s increasingly plural societies, notably including the often-neglected religious actors. This study aims to deepen the understanding of the challenges involved in mainstreaming Strategic Religious Engagement in the Philippine (Education/Social Protection) sector.

II. Scope of Work

The SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – Strategic Religious Engagement Study is expected to:

• Produce quality-assured publications within his/her area/s of expertise and related to the the project titled “Strategic Religious Engagement Study”;
• Serve as technical expert in “Strategic Religious Engagement Study”;
• Represent ASOG and the Ateneo Policy Center in selected media engagements fielded by the School or the Center and within his/her interest; 
• Provide mentorship to new and emerging researchers of the project/s where he/she is assigned; and
• Attend and represent APC in brown bag sessions, forums, briefings, and academic and policy references related to the project, if necessary.

III. Qualifications
Applicants for the SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – Strategic Religious Engagement Study position must have the following qualifications:

• Advanced University Degree (Masters or PhD) in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Public Policy, and/or International Development Policy;
• At least 10 years experience in research publication, teaching and policy development, project management, or capacity development.
• Specific experience in the study of religious organizations operating in the social protection (or similar) sector is an advantage. 
• Had previous professional engagements with international organizations (either as a consultant or resident technical expert) conducting work related to policy development/knowledge management, capacity development, and advocacy.
• Capacity for multidisciplinary research and/or the willingness to engage in cross-disciplinary environments.

IV. Application Requirements

All interested applicants must submit the following:

1. An Application Letter addressed to Dr. Philip Arnold P. Tuaño, Dean of the Ateneo School of Government
2. Curriculum Vitae 

Please submit the required documents via email to policycenter.asog@ateneo.edu and use “[SURNAME] – SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW – Strategic Religious Engagement Study (Social Protection)” as email subject. Deadline for the submission of application is extended until 8 July 2024.