Research Assistant
Requires a Cover Letter?:
no
Application Submissions Guideline:
Interested applicant must send his CV (including links to publications) and letter of motivation explaining what you can contribute to CRD to
Contact Person Email:
Description:
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum of a Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Public Policy, Economics, or similar fields with a strong qualitative and analytical component;
- At least 1 year of working experience in research, humanitarian, and development sectors;
- Proven experience of working with qualitative research for social science;
- Proven ability to conduct field research i.e., Focus Group Discussions, Key Informant Interviews, Workshop activities, Observations, etc….
- Proven ability to visualize and communicate the data, including within a larger narrative report;
- Targeted expertise in social research, particularly livelihoods, social cohesion and stability, or refugee communities and migration, or child protection, education and development;
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in Lebanon a must;
- 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;
- Strong presentation skills;
- Knowledge of qualitative analysis software a plus;
- Fluency in written and oral English. Arabic is a must.
Examples of Tasks
- Assist the senior researchers in the overall work of the program, in administrative, technical and research-oriented tasks, working collaboratively with a team.
- Assist in qualitative and quantitative research including literature reviews, research design, tool design, data analysis and discussion, and generation of recommendations;
- Assist the field coordinator in the coordination of field team for research activities;
- Lead in conducting field research in the form of focus groups, interviews, case studies, observations, and surveys, and other data collection methods;
- Attend, and when necessary, represent CRD in meetings with project partners;
- Assist in proposal writing for relevant projects across CRD and seek out new potential proposals;
- Develop or assist in developing original research ideas in the form of concept notes and/or full proposals;
- Assist in writing reports, briefs, articles, and other relevant outputs for publications.
- Work with the teams in other departments across CRD on relevant projects and tasks.
- Other tasks assigned by the CEO.
- Undertake continuing professional development and participate in national and international workshops.
This post will report directly to CRD CEO, Deputy for Program Management, and Head of Research.
This is a full-time position. This is position is based Lebanon. The start date is ASAP. Candidates will be interviewed on a rolling basis.
NOTE:
Daleel Madani, the civil society network, serves as a platform for organisations to post their professional opportunities, but is not involved in the recruitment process. The hiring organisation is solely responsible for the job and candidate selection.
Last modified:
09 Aug, 2023
Intervention Sector(s):
Research & Studies
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, 8 August 2023
Contract Type:
Full Time
Period of Employment:
1 year
Salary
1250 USD
Salary Range:
1200 to 1500 (USD)
Education Degree:
Masters Degree
Education Degree Details:
Experience Requirements:
1 to 2 years
Arabic Language:
Fluent
English Language:
Fluent
French Language:
None
Country/City:
- Lebanon