Iraq: Senior Researcher, Iraq

Who we are:

Integrity is an international consultancy and ethical service provider working in fragile, conflict-affected and complex environments around the globe.

We help our clients in government, international development and the private sector to succeed in these challenging environments, while building trust with and giving voice to local people. Our access and trust at a community level, combined with our global perspectives, produce powerful recommendations and deliver positive and sustainable change.

Our vision is to set the standard for ethically delivered, expert services in conflict, post-conflict and fragile environments. Through our work we help the international community transform conflict and build stability, accountability and prosperity. We do not advocate, we listen, comprehend and recommend. We implement based on evidence and learning.

Headquartered in London, Integrity operates regional offices in Lebanon, Turkey and Kenya. Our multi-national team of over 50 specialists has extensive experience of delivering complex programmes in fragile geographies across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

We deliver five key services: programme management and implementation / project and programme design, monitoring and evaluation / research and analysis / stakeholder engagement / capacity development.

Further information about Integrity can be found at www.integrityglobal.com.

Scope of work:

Integrity is currently recruiting for a Senior Researcher to manage a study exploring informal pathways to justice for victims of ISIS. The position, anticipated to begin in January 2018, will be full-time for four months and would preferably be based in Iraq.

Reporting to the Team Leader, the Senior Researcher will be responsible for managing the field team in Iraq, overseeing the research design and data collection, and producing the final report for the Client. The position requires strategic vision, research and analysis expertise, a deep contextual understanding of Iraq, and effective team management skills.

Terms of reference:

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• The design of the research methodology and data collection tools;
• Management of the field team, composed of approximately six researchers throughout Iraq;
• Effective and constructive engagement with the Team Leader and Integrity to ensure that the final report meets client expectations
• The analysis and drafting of the final report, in coordination with the Team Leader;
• Programme strategy and evolution, in close coordination with the Team Leader and Programme Director.

Education and experience:

The candidate will have:

• A Masters’ degree or higher in International Development, Conflict Studies, International Relations or equivalent;
• At least 8 years of relevant experience;
• At least 3 years of working experience in Iraq;
• Knowledge of, and experience with HMG procedures and regulations (desirable).

Competencies and Languages:

The candidate will have:

• Excellent field team management skills;
• Fluency in Arabic and Kurdish (desirable);
• Excellent English language verbal and written communication;
• An aptitude for constructive engagement, compromise and listening;
• Stakeholder management skills;
• The ability to build strong and trusting working relationships;
• Evident leadership qualities;
• Organisational skills;
• Concise and effective decision-making approaches.

If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete the application form at www.integrityglobal.com/apply and attach a CV and Cover Letter at the bottom of your application.

Closing date for applications: 20 December 2017

Iraqi nationals are strongly encouraged to apply.

Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Integrity is an equal opportunities employer. And positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity. We will respect your confidentiality and abide by UK data protection laws.