Country: Lebanon
Closing date: 21 Jan 2020
Introducing Integrity
Integrity is an ethical consultancy and service provider working in challenging and complex environments around the globe.
We help our clients succeed in fragile and challenging environments while building trust and understanding as the basis for transformative change.
We deliver seven complementary services: project management and implementation / monitoring, evaluation and learning / research, evidence and analysis / stakeholder engagement / capacity development / risk management / data and knowledge management. Our services are underpinned by the principles on which we were founded, a commitment to providing reliable information and evidence, and expert and high-quality delivery.
Integrity has offices in the US, UK, Jordan, Kenya and Pakistan. Our multi-national team of over 50 specialists deliver complex programs in fragile geographies.
Vision: Integrity sets the international standard for ethically delivered, expert services in conflict, post-conflict and fragile contexts. We transform conflict and build stability, accountability and prosperity.
Mission: We help clients and communities to build trust and understanding as the basis for transformative change. We do not advocate: we listen, comprehend and recommend.
Commitment: We uphold the highest ethical standards in our service delivery, our employment of staff and our interaction with people. This ensures not only that our clients receive the best possible service but that we benefit the individuals and communities amongst whom we work.
Further information about Integrity can be found at www.integrityglobal.com.
Scope of Work
Integrity is looking for a dynamic Research Manager for the Lebanon British Policing Support Programme (BPSP). The programme seeks to further develop the strategic and operational capabilities of the Lebanese Internal Security Forces (ISF) to better deliver effective and accountable policing services. The mainstreaming of conflict sensitivity and gender throughout the programme, as well as Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning, will be a high priority. The programme has been awarded to Siren, and Integrity as partner is running the Research, M&E and Learning (RMEL) facility. Embedded with the BPSP team, the RMEL team will analyse programme performance and monitor and report on the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, impact and sustainability of the programme. The RMEL team will further monitor conflict sensitivity, gender, inclusivity and human rights throughout programme delivery.
The Research Manager will report to the RMEL Lead, and will oversee one analyst, short term advisors and field staff conducting data collection throughout Lebanon. The role will lead on all research deliverables commissioned during the programme lifecycle, and could include (but is not limited to): political economy analyses (PEAs), stakeholder analyses, atmospherics reports, beneficiary needs assessments and gap analyses, and ad hoc requests for information.
The role will be full time and based in Beirut, Lebanon. The programme will run till March 2022.
Terms of Reference
The Research Manager, in cooperation with the RMEL Team, will be responsible for maintaining updated conflict analysis, political economy analysis and gender analysis to support evidence based and informed decision making and adaptive programming.
A.Research
Conduct research on key issues related to Security Sector Reform, as it relates to the Lebanon and the ISF.
Report findings to the BPSP to inform programme implementation.
Present findings as required.
B.Report Writing
Collate research into reports for internal and possibly external dissemination.
Assist the RMEL team with other reporting requirements.
C. Learning
- Work with BPSP team to ensure research findings lead to project’s learning and adaptation.
Experience
The Research Manager will have:
8+ years’ experience conducting research for humanitarian, development or stabilisation programmes.
Good understanding of the MENA region (preferably Lebanon).
Excellent understanding of research methodologies (mixed, quantitative, and qualitative).
A background in Security Sector Reform.
Experience managing data collection teams.
Languages
Written and oral fluency in English, with the ability to write clear and compelling narrative and to present findings to donor audience.
Arabic is a plus.
How to apply:
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.
The closing date for applications is 21 January 2020. However, we will review candidates on a rolling basis and the vacancy may be filled before this deadline. We encourage early applications. Please be advised that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
Candidates must have the right to work in Lebanon.
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.