Research Officer

Location: Beirut / Lebanon

Sayara International in a development firm committed to building positive change in transitioning societies. By working closely with local partners and the communities that we serve, we take a holistic approach to implementation, research, and monitoring and evaluation. Our programs help communities and institutions develop sustainable, research-based solutions to solve complex development challenges in Central Asia and in the Middle East.  The Research Officer will work within the Research & Evaluation Team. The Research Officer will work on projects across all our thematic pillars, including mixed migration, humanitarian aid delivery and public health.

Minimum qualifications/requirements

• Minimum BA (MA preferred) in social science, political science, international affairs, development, or any other relevant field
• Proficiency in using SPSS or STATA
• Experience in quantitative and qualitative data analysis and report writing (1 year minimum)
• Experience in monitoring and evaluation (humanitarian work and/or development programs)
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to work long-hours when needed
• Experience living in a foreign country, preferably in the Middle East
• Excellent English writing skills
• Fluency in Arabic is a strong plus

Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews, concept notes and inception reports
• Lead, plan, coordinate assigned projects in a timely manner
• Conduct fieldwork (KIIs, FGDs, etc
• Collect and analyze data
• Train and supervise field teams

• Write analytical reports
• Support proposal development
• Prepare research instruments: Key informant interviews, Focus Groups Discussions Guide, Survey Questionnaire, M&E Frameworks
• Maintain accurate records of interviews, safeguarding the confidentiality of subjects, as necessary
• Summarize interviews
• Manage and respond to project related emails
• Coordinate work with the field team
• Attend project meetings
• Attend area seminars and other meetings as necessary
• Prepare progress reports for the clients
• Prepare other articles, reports, and presentations