G-Watch is formerly a social accountability program of a university founded in 2001 that is currently rebooting, in transition to being an independent national action research organization embedded in constituencies of civic and advocacy-oriented organizations all over the Philippines aiming to contribute in the deepening of democracy through the scaling of accountability and citizen empowerment.
The problem on the systemic impact and sustainability of most transparency, participation and accountability (TPA) initiatives points to the need for a conceptual reboot in civil society in the Philippines. Recent empirical research has shown that integrated and eco-systemic approach to doing TPA is more promising in achieving lasting results. To address such need for a conceptual reboot that will push forward a different way of doing TPA, learning, research uptake and action research are key. G-Watch’s current research agenda revolve around sustaining open government reforms, accountability politics and citizen engagement.
In general, the Project Assistant shall assist in the planning, implementation and reporting of G-Watch projects. Specifically:
Compensation will be discussed during the interview. Depending on the background of the applicant, part-time arrangement may be explored.
Applicants must have the following qualifications:
For interested applicants, please submit:
Joy Aceron
Convenor-Director
G-Watch
Application is open until 15 October 2018.