Team Leader

Pursue is a Lebanon-based development consultancy committed to empowering local communities and beneficiaries in conflict, post-conflict, and fragile areas through the provision of evidence-based programmatic interventions, policy recommendations and training services. Pursue’s approach relies on combining mixed-methods research with strong, consistent engagement with local communities and stakeholders to bridge the gap between the aspirations of local communities and the priorities of governmental and multilateral actors, thus informing the design and implementation of relevant programming. Utilising innovative quantitative and qualitative social science methodologies to generate data, we analyse and synthesise results, brief clients and beneficiaries, deliver interventions and measure impact. Pursue’s main areas of focus include refugees and IDP issues, youth empowerment, sexual and gender-based violence, institutional reform, democracy and governance, countering extremism, and human security. Pursue has had a registered office in Lebanon since 2010 employing a multinational core staff and has access to a wide network of national, regional, and international consultants. The company has an established track record of delivering projects and programmes for diverse clients in Lebanon, including the UK Government, US Government, UN agencies, the EU and others. Pursue is currently looking for a Team Leader/Focus Group Moderator to supervise the work of one Field Supervisor and 10-12 Enumerators and organise/facilitate 12 focus group discussions (FGDs), as part of a mixed-methods field study contracted by a major development firm.   MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Manages and oversees programme implementation, in accordance with overall outcome and specific objectives of the study. Ensures contractual deliverables are met in a timely manner. Provides day-to-day support, guidance and mentorship to programme staff. Monitors and evaluates programme on a regular basis. Manages one Field Supervisor and a team of 10-12 Enumerators and coordinates their movements. Coaches enumerators on best practices for conducting surveys. Assigns selected clusters to Enumerators, as per sampling plan, in light of logistical requirements.  Maintains contact with interviewers, and take reports after each work session. Leads on recruitment of participants for FGDs.  Facilitates focus group discussions. Follows-up on the security situation in areas of interest and provide daily feedback to enumerators. Participates in field trips regularly.   REQUIREMENTS A minimum of two years’ experience in managerial positions.   Previous experience in working on large-scale surveys. Previous experience in facilitating FGDs. Degree in relevant field of study – Social Science, Political Science, Development Studies, etc. The ability and willingness to travel to all areas of Lebanon. Excellent command of English and Arabic. Strong interpersonal skills