Analyst, Syria & Lebanon

We are looking for a highly qualified analyst and researcher to help our programmes become more relevant and evidence driven, and inform DRC’s relevancy to beneficiaries of our work in both Syria and Lebanon.  Who are weThe Danish Refugee Council has worked in Lebanon since September 2004, and the programs have followed the country’s needs and progress. The main focus of today’s efforts in Lebanon is to help the hundreds of thousands of Syrian refugees, who have fled across the border to find protection from the conflict in their homeland. DRC is simultaneously maintaining the efforts toward the vulnerable groups of Palestinian refugees in Lebanon, as well as supporting vulnerable communities of Lebanese who are hosting refugees. DRC initially started operating actively in Syria in 2008, mainly to support Iraqi refugees. DRC took over 8 Community Centres (CCs) in Damascus and Rif Damascus in co-operation with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC) supported by UNHCR. All activities in the CCs were targeting exclusively refugees – and the overall aim was, aside from providing protection assistance, to assist refugees with skills development activities.  In June 2012, DRC was authorized by the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to expand its efforts and provide assistance to IDPs and to the most vulnerable resident population countrywide. DRC activities in Syria focus on NFI distributions, Shelter, WASH, Protection, Education and Livelihood in the 5 following Governorates; Damascus, Rural Damascus, Dera’a, Aleppo and Homs. In 2014, DRC has been the main assistance provider in the above mentioned sectors among the international NGOs operating in Syria. For further information about DRC, please refer to our website: www.drc.dk About the jobThe Analyst is responsible for analysing quantitative and qualitative data provided by DRC Lebanon and DRC Syria programme and MEL-IM departments and producing analytical reports that feed into programme design, implementation, donor-facing products, and advocacy products. Duties•Analysis and interpretation of existing programme and monitoring data (qualitative and quantitative) collected throughout the programme management cycle;•Produce data visualisation products and reports from analysed data on topics/issues identified •Ensure use and inclusion of existing data sets, reporting and storage tools, and programme/project data being continually collected by sector and MEL teams in the field;•Re. the above, liaise and coordinate with all relevant staff including: MEL-IM Coordinator/MEL Field Coordinator/DB Coordinator (Lebanon); MEL Manager (Syria); Protection Analyst (Lebanon);•Ongoing desk review and secondary literature review of key identified areas of DRC programmatic and research interest;•Liaise with and provide feedback to Regional, Syria, and Lebanon management, programme and MEL teams to identify and prioritise key areas of research interest;•Lead development of own and sub-contracted research TORs, including (as appropriate) management and/ or support to sub-contracted research; About youTo be successful in this role you must be a self-starter with excellent data analysis and reporting skills; very strong data processing skills combined with a proficiency in data analysis software, databases,and data visualisation tools; and excellent written and oral communication skills in both Arabic and English. We are looking for someone with a proven track record of research, statistical analysis and information management; and managing inhouse or collaborative research studies of different lengths, methodologies, size, and scope, in a relevant humanitarian or development organisation context working with and within multicultural teams.  Ideally you will also have previous experience of working with working with Syrian IDPs, refugees in Syria, Lebanon, or the MENA region; and a Master’s degree in a relevant area such as social work, law, or human rights. If you have experience of implementing humanitarian programmes in one of DRC’s sectoral focal areas (including shelter and infrastructure, livelihoods, basic assistance, cash, community empowerment), even better. We offerAn interesting job in one of the world’s best NGOs. DRC will offer the successful applicant a 10 month contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from 7th December or shortly after; and be willing and able to work in Beirut.Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for National staff. This position will be placed at level C+1 , equivalent to 1,826 USD per month.  CommitmentsDRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html). Application processInterested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button or go to www.drc.dk and find Current Vacancies.  All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than two pages, in English; and two samples of relevant written analysis, and at least one referee for each sample of work who can directly speak to the applicant’s contribution to this piece of work (particularly if produced in the context of an organization).Applications close 17:00 Sunday 29th November. The interviews are expected to take place between 30th November and 4th December.