Senior Social Researcher

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 economic development, gender, child/social protection, livelihoods, social cohesion and stability, or refugee communities and migration;
• Additional expertise in at least one of the following areas: youth, human rights, women empowerment;
• 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.

Examples of Tasks

• 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.