Position Purpose:
The Gender and Inclusion Associate will play a pivotal role in conducting research and analysis related to gender and inclusion related policy development at LUMS. This position involves collaborating with offices and multi-disciplinary teams to collect, analyze, and disseminate data that contributes to policy development and general understanding of gender dynamics, diversity, and inclusivity at LUMS.
 

Key Accountabilities:

Research and Data Collection:

• Conduct research on gender-related issues, diversity, and inclusion.
• Collect data through surveys, interviews, and other research methods.
• Maintain a database of relevant research materials and data sources.
   

Data Analysis:

• Analyze data to identify trends, patterns, and insights.
• Prepare reports and presentations summarizing research findings.
• Collaborate with the research team to draw actionable conclusions from data.

Literature Review:

• Review and synthesize existing literature/policies on gender and inclusion.
• Stay updated on the latest research and trends in the field.
   

Collaboration and Communication:

• Work closely with cross-functional teams (various offices at LUMS) to integrate gender and inclusion, especially while reviewing data for the Internal Gender Review (audit) at LUMS.
• Communicate research findings effectively to internal and external stakeholders, in the form of reports. 

Policy Support:

Provide support in the development and evaluation of gender and inclusion policies and programs, including sexual harassment policy.

Training and Awareness:

Assist in organizing workshops, seminars, or training sessions on gender and inclusion topics.

Office Administrative Tasks:

• Work on administrative tasks in close liaison with other members of the team. 
• Handle and manage ‘Gender and Inclusion’ domain’s social media engagement.
   

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong research and data analysis skills. 
• Familiarity with gender and inclusion theories and concepts.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in statistical analysis software (e.g., SPSS, R).
• Commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.

Education:

Bachelor's/Masters degree in a related field (e.g., Sociology, Gender Studies, Social Sciences).

Experience:

• 1-2 years in related fields.
• Experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods 
• Experience in gender/inclusion research.

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem:

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom:

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Campus Perks:

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical center, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts:

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.