Research Evaluation and Learning Specialist - Beirut

The Opportunity

Under the overall supervision of the RMEAL Manager, The Research, Evaluation, and Learning (REL) Specialist will take the overall responsibility of implementing the research, evaluations, and learning procedure by providing guidance and technical advice/support that ensure studies are appropriate to thematic and contextual needs of projects and activities. S/He will also help staff and relevant stakeholders understand what and when study evidence and learning is available to feed into strategic planning and decision making.

In the event of a major humanitarian emergency, the role holder will be expected to work outside the normal role profile and be able to vary working hours accordingly.

In order to be successful you will bring/have:

• Master’s degree in Social Science Research, Evaluation, or related field required
• Minimum of 4 years of applied research and/or evaluation experience, preferably in a nonprofit organization  
• Ability to work in challenging and complex environments
• Experience in designing and implementing participatory and child-friendly research methodologies.
• Experience Conducting interviews, focus groups and analysing qualitative data
• Experience presenting research and evaluation findings
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills including influencing, negotiation and coaching.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in Arabic and good written and spoken English
• Commitment to and understanding of Save the Children’s MEAL approach, aims, values and principles.
• Training and capacity-building skills, particularly in research and MEAL methodologies.

We offer a competitive package in the context of the sector. This role is offered on the basis of national terms and conditions only.

A copy of the full role profile can be found at Research Evaluation and Learning Specialist - Beirut

The Organization

We employ approximately 25,000 people across the globe and work on the ground in over 100 countries to help children affected by crises, or those who need better healthcare, education, and Child Protection. We also campaign and advocate at the highest levels to realise the right of children and to ensure their voices are heard. 

We are working towards three breakthroughs in how the world treats children by 2030:

- No child dies from preventable causes before their 5th birthday,

- All children learn from a quality basic education and that,

- Violence against children is no longer tolerated.

We know that great people make a great organization and that our employees play a crucial role in helping us achieve our ambitions for children.  We value our people and offer a meaningful and rewarding career, along with a collaborative and inclusive environment where ambition, creativity, and integrity are highly valued.

We need to keep children safe so our selection process, which includes rigorous background checks, reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

All employees are expected to carry out their duties in accordance with our global anti-harassment policy.