Researcher

Job purpose 

To conduct a research on a project related to vulnerable groups and human rights in Lebanon. 

Responsibilities 

• Write progress report in relation to the project
• Draft literature reviews on a range of thematics
• Support the research lead in research design, and subsequently carry out data collection, cleaning and analysis activities where relevant
• Research and apply innovative approaches to research in complex settings
• Ensure all research activity and reporting is gender, inclusion and conflict sensitive
• Support the research team with visualization of key data, findings etc.
• Any other research tasks as reasonably requested by the Research Lead

Qualifications 

Essential:

• 3-5 years’ experience
• Fluent in English and Arabic
• Advanced degree, ideally in (social) sciences, international relations, political science
• Excellent understanding of qualitative and quantitative methodology
• Excellent understanding of theory and practice related to research ethics
• Previous experience mainstreaming gender, inclusion and conflict sensitivity into research design and implementation
• Out of the box thinker, motivated by contributing to change in Lebanon, and keen to work on an exciting team

Desirable:

• Experience using Tableau, PowerBi and other information management and visualisation tools
• Past experience working on systems change projects, ideally in public sector and/or in security sector
• Experience showing innovative approaches to research in complex contexts and/or projects
• Experience working in diverse teams