Senior Social Researcher

● The researcher’s focus in qualitative and quantitative research, working with both the statistical team and social research team.

● Conduct and lead quantitative and qualitative research including literature review, research design, tool design, analysis and discussion, and generation of recommendations, with a programmatic focus;

● Investigate, analyse, and interpret data using accepted statistical techniques in quantitative methods and qualitative approaches in qualitative studies;

● Recommend and develop methodological approaches including statistical and qualitative approaches for use in analyses;

● Prepare quantitative analysis plans and write detailed specifications for analysis files, consistency checks, tables, and figures;

● Prepare qualitative analysis plans including development of code book, matrices, and the use of qualitative analysis software;

● Provide clear written and verbal summary interpretations of statistical and qualitative analyses conducted;

● Conduct monitoring and evaluation studies;

● Assist in the coordination of field team;

● Lead training on new projects and research tools with field teams;

● Assist in business development including conceptualization of new research studies, proposal writing, and strategic planning;

● Organize project files, data, and documents;

● Attend meetings with project partners;

● Strengthen team dynamics;

● Develop articles for publication;

● Undertake continuing professional development and participate in national and international workshops;

● Establish collaborative links with international professional organizations.

Desired Qualifications

● Minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Studies, Public Policy, Political Science, Economics, or similar fields with a strong qualitative and quantitative components is a must;

● At least 5 years of working experience in research, humanitarian, and development sectors;

● Targeted expertise in social research, particularly gender, child protection, livelihoods, social cohesion and stability, or refugee communities and migration;

● Additional expertise in at least one of the following areas: youth, human rights

● Proven experience of working with a variety of statistical software like R, SAS, STATA, SPSS, etc, and proven ability to manipulate and present data by using standard tabulation and statistical software packages;

● Proven experience of working with qualitative analysis software like Atlas, NVivo, Dedoose, etc.

● Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in Lebanon a must. Additional knowledge or experience in other MENA countries is a plus;

● Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and organizational skills;

● Collaborative and constructive team member;

● Ability to meet tight deadlines, multitask, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and work in a fast-paced environment;

● Fluency in written and oral English. Arabic is required.