Research Assistant

Anera Background:

Since 1968, Anera has helped refugees and others hurt by conflicts in Palestine, Lebanon and Jordan live with purpose and hope.

Anera, which has no political or religious affiliation, works on the ground with partners in Palestine (West Bank and Gaza), Lebanon and Jordan. We mobilize resources for immediate emergency relief and for sustainable, long-term health, education, and economic development. Our staff serve in their communities, navigating the politics that constrict progress to get help where it’s needed most.

That’s how Anera received more than $219 million in support of programs in 2024 alone, and it’s how we will keep building better lives until hope finds its way in the Middle East.

Objective of the Service

The Research Assistant will review organizational reports and documentation to systematically extract, compile, and organize data. The compiled data will be used to develop high-quality reports and material for dissemination. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to synthesize, summarize, and present information clearly and accurately for diverse audiences.

Scope of Service

• Review project proposals, donor reports, annual reports, and other relevant documentation to identify key project information.
• Systematically extract, organize, and categorize project-related data in accordance with defined frameworks and themes, including case studies, and photographs.
• Validate and clean extracted data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency across sources.
• Track progress against deliverables and provide regular status updates
• Synthesize compiled information across thematic areas and produce clear, concise, and publication-ready summaries and reports.
• Maintain proper documentation, version control, and data management standards throughout the process.
• Adhere to confidentiality, data protection, and organizational reporting guidelines.

Key Deliverables

• A comprehensive, well-organized database capturing all key project information across sector-focused thematic areas.
• Individual project profiles, each including a concise project summary, relevant photographs, budget information, and case studies where available.
• Thematic sector reports synthesizing project data into comprehensive five-page analytical summaries.
• Condensed one-page sector briefs derived from the five-page reports, highlighting key outcomes, insights, and lessons learned.

Timeframe and Reporting

The consultancy duration is estimated to be approximately 3 months.

The consultant will report directly to the Senior Business Development Officer, and liaise closely with all offices and departments relevant to the execution of her/his duties.
 

Qualifications and Competencies:

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, or a related research-focused discipline.
• Upto two years’ experience with research or data-related work
• Ability to review, synthesize, and summarize large amounts of information into clear written summaries.
• Good report-writing and documentation skills.
• Strong attention to detail and basic organizational and data management skills.
• Ability to manage assigned tasks, meet deadlines, and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills in English.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Anera strives to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, creed, political or national views or background, ethnicity, religion, age, handicap, sex, or any other factor unrelated to ability to perform the required work. Anera does give strong preference in employing Lebanese, Palestinian, or other resident Arab nationals (other than for the country director position and internships). In all cases, recruitment decisions are first and foremost based on merit and qualifications. Anera holds local project institutions to the same standards.

Code of Conduct

Anera is committed to conducting its operations with the highest standards of honesty, integrity, and professionalism across all contexts in which we work. We strive to deliver high-quality services and maintain a reputation built on fairness, respect, responsibility, and sound judgment. All employees, managers, officers, and representatives are expected to uphold these standards at all times and act per their duty of loyalty to Anera. No individual may misrepresent the organization or speak on its behalf without proper authorization. Confidential and sensitive information—including financial data, strategic plans, or information related to partners and beneficiaries—must be handled with the utmost discretion and only shared on a need-to-know basis, in line with Anera’s confidentiality and privacy policies. Any violation of the Code of Conduct may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination. The level of disciplinary response may take into account whether the violation was self-reported and whether the individual cooperated in the investigation process.

Our values:

We are inspired: We are committed to energize, engage, and motivate others to forge the best outcomes for the diverse communities we serve.

We are people-centric: We are respectful and empathetic. We believe that each person, no matter their circumstances, embodies promise and has the power to shape the lives of their community and world.

We are collaborative: Teamwork and collaborative action are at the heart of how we do our work and deliver results.

We are versatile: In a region burdened by obstacles, we make the right connections to find a way and bring can-do, innovative approaches to everything we do.

We are impactful: We make a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve by delivering impactful solutions at the local community level.

We are accountable: Our words, actions and results stay true to our mission and values.