Postdoctoral Researcher

Key Responsibilities

• Research Leadership & Fieldwork: Lead qualitative and quantitative research, supervise interviews, and oversee data collection on the ground, including travel to conflict-affected regions as necessary.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Establish and maintain relationships with local partners, oversee workshop coordination, and provide advanced Arabic-English translation and interpretation during interviews or meetings.
• Project Outputs: Drafting scholarly articles, policy briefs, and other deliverables, while mentoring team members on research methodologies and writing.
• Team Management & Capacity Building: Mentor junior researchers and research associates, providing guidance on best practices in fieldwork and analysis.
• Project Coordination: Manage research timelines and workflows, ensuring deliverables meet deadlines and quality standards.
• Administrative Oversight: Oversee the organization of meetings, events, and travel logistics; ensure compliance with funder and DI guidelines; and prepare detailed progress reports for funding agencies.

Educational Requirements

Work Experience Requirements

• Familiarity with international aid systems, Gulf donors, and multilateral organizations
• Knowledge of research techniques and methodologies, including development methods such as monitoring and evaluation and/or needs assessments.
• Published track record in relevant fields

Required Skills

• Fluency in English and Arabic, and the ability to conduct project activities orally and in writing in both languages.
• Strong analytical and writing skills.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to facilitate activities
• Excellent time management and ability to plan and prioritize own work in order to meet deadlines
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Good management, organization, advocacy, and communications skills.
• Motivated and personally engaged in the subject areas of the funded project.
• Culturally adaptable, as evidenced by time spent in diverse cultural environments, particularly in developing countries.
• Attention to detail and commitment to high-quality work.
• Digital literacy, including office productivity tools

Application Procedure

• For full consideration please provide
• A personal statement (should not exceed two single-spaced pages)
• A CV
• Writing Samples
• Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled, but priority will be given to those received by 21 st May 2026.
• We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those who are shortlisted for an interview will be contacted.
• Salary and benefits are competitive at an international level.