Global Consultation Research Consultant

Job Description:

  • Analyze qualitative and quantitative data collected from stakeholder surveys, interviews, and focus groups.
  • Synthesize complex information into overarching themes, trends, and actionable insights.
  • Draft clear and concise data summaries highlighting key findings, tailored for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Support development of a detailed data collection plan and methodology for analysis based on research tools that have been developed and deployed.
  • Coordinate with partners to address qualitative data that may be unclear in meaning due to either transcription, translation, or contextualization.
  • Analyze and synthesize quantitative and qualitative data collected from 13 countries, including quantitative data from approximately 1,300 surveys and qualitative data from 20-40 focus group discussions.
  • Draw out key findings and recommendations from the updated data collected.
  • Produce a written internal summary of key global findings and recommendations from the data.

Requirements:

  • Master’s degree or equivalent specialized advanced university degree in Data Science, Statistics, Economics, Public Policy, Public Health, or a related field.
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in leading research, evaluation, or consultation processes, including data methodology and analysis, qualitative synthesis, and research reporting.
  • Extensive experience creating data collection tools and conducting qualitative and quantitative data analysis using Kobo Toolbox and Excel for quantitative survey data and other qualitative data analysis tools for focus group and interview data.
  • Producing concise and accessible learning outputs for various policy and donor stakeholders across the security, diplomacy, and humanitarian sectors.
  • Working with a high volume of sensitive data that contains mention of armed conflict and death, gender-based violence, human suffering, and human rights violations.
  • Producing high-quality work while meeting clear deadlines, as confirmed by references.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to develop clear and high-quality documents, as well as facilitate sessions online.
  • Solid computer skills, including experience working with data analysis software, slide decks/visual presentation tools, Microsoft Word and Excel, and online video call platforms.
  • Fluency in English.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with team members from different backgrounds and cultures.
  • Can juggle multiple projects and timelines effectively.
  • Flexibility to work with information and iterative data inflow.
  • Respect for Confidentiality.
  • Fluency in French or Arabic is preferred.
  • Experience working with women’s rights organizations and in gender equality or women’s leadership programming.

Benefits:

    If you are interested in this consultancy, please submit the following by **June 28th, 2026:**- Your CV- A maximum 2-page cover letter summarizing your suitability for the assignment- Your expected daily fee rate and clear availability for June through October, indicating available days, any periods of time you are not available, and your usual working hours and time zone- A sample of past work that reflects quantitative and qualitative data analysis (two samples will be accepted if necessary to demonstrate both forms of analysis)- Contact information for two professional references
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