Senior Research Analyst, Syria Third-Party Monitoring

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Overview: DT Global is seeking a Senior Research Analyst to support a team providing third-party monitoring of stabilization programs in Syria. The Senior Research Analyst will produce analytical reporting on political and security dynamics in Syria, with an emphasis on Idleb and its environs. While the exact nature of reporting will vary, research questions will likely interrogate the root causes of conflict in the region, the implications of conflict dynamics for development programs, and the effectiveness of stabilization programs. This position is a 16-month STTA contract, with likelihood for extension.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Produce high-quality, polished analytical reports on the security and political situation in the target geographies
• Review, assess, and interpret original reporting by field researchers and enumerators submitted in Arabic
• Work directly with field teams to draft reports
• Prepare surveys and questionnaires
• Clean, prepare, and analyze raw survey data in Excel or another data processing tool
• Conduct exploratory data analysis (basic descriptive statistics) of quantitative data
• Produce finished charts and visuals in Excel and/or Power BI
• Contribute to strategies for data collection, analysis, and production of polished reports
• Maintain a direct line of communications with the client and respond to ad-hoc requests for information (RFIs)
• Develop and deliver training materials on data collection, research, and analysis best practices
• Maintain exceptional situational awareness of security, political, and humanitarian developments in Syria
• Coordinate with other team members in the Learning & Innovation division

Education & Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field including: International Relations; Political Science; Government; Economics. Master’s degree preferred.
• Fluency in English (required), proficiency in Arabic preferred
• Advanced working proficiency in English with the ability to communicate with client and write reports
• Extensive experience managing local researchers and analysts in Syria or the Levant. 3-5 years of specific experience working on northwestern Syria is highly preferred
• Extensive experience with stabilization programs in the Middle East, ideally as a researcher or monitoring & evaluation specialist
• Considerable knowledge and expertise of the history, society, and culture of Syria, with an emphasis on northwestern Syria

Core Competencies:

• TEAMWORK: Works cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve common goals. Participates in building a culture characterized by inclusion, trust and commitment.
• COMMUNICATION: Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts professionally. Demonstrates effective use of listening skills and displays openness to other people’s ideas and thoughts.
• ADAPTABILITY: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• CUSTOMER/CLIENT FOCUSED: Anticipates, monitors and meets the needs of customers and responds to them in an appropriate and responsive manner.
• DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION: Conveys respect for diverse individuals and perspectives; models inclusive behavior and treats everyone fairly.
• PROFESSIONALISM: Displays appropriate and ethical behavior, integrity and personal presentation in the workplace always; demonstrates respectful communication for others, both verbal and non-verbal.

We thank all applicants for their interest. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

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