Senior Research Officer

Core Responsibilities

The Senior Research Officer will focus on researching political and social issues facing displaced people and the host community, and on developing advocacy strategies, position papers, and other written materials.

Tasks include but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development and delivery of successful research projects through background research, Arabic-English translation and field research in and around Basmeh and Zeitooneh’s community centers in Shatila, Bourj al Barajneh, Bar Elias, and North
• Monitoring political and human rights-related developments in Lebanon to identify potential advocacy opportunities

• Contributing to the development of Basmeh and Zeitooneh’s long-term advocacy strategy
• Contributing to the development of issue-specific advocacy strategies and messaging around regional human rights issues and policy initiatives

In the coming year some of the key topics will be access to education, and access to livelihood opportunities.

Education and Skills Required

• Master degree
• Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is essential
• Demonstrated creativity, ability to apply innovative thinking and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrated ability to conduct both qualitative and quantitative research
• Excellent interpersonal skills and sensitivity in communication with people from different backgrounds
• Excellent analytical, presentation and reporting skills

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, their CV with the contact details for two referees and a two-page writing sample. Please send your application to: jobs@basmeh-zeitooneh.org by 16:00 Beirut time on the 12th of February 2018. Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis.