Research and MREL Data Specialist

• Securely compile, audit, and analyse Kobo-based baseline and endline data collected from all training cohorts to ensure transparent, independent tracking of project impact.
• Conduct and manage research and analysis on a broad range of socio-political, security and economic topics relevant to the research portfolio(s) and project portfolio(s) of assigned responsibility.
• Monitor open-source media and publicly available information for research and analysis purposes; ability to synthesise relevant key findings.
• Collate community feedback data captured through IN2's two-way communication channel, integrating it into wider MEL analysis.
• Produce a monthly consolidated report combining desk-based research, training data, online monitoring, and community feedback data for submission to EU FPI.
• Support the wider MEL function in tracking progress against the project's logframe indicators, flagging data gaps or quality concerns to the Implementation and Research Manager.
• Maintain data governance and confidentiality protocols in line with donor and organisational data protection standards.
• Support the mid-term review and final evaluation processes by preparing and quality-assuring data extracts for the independent evaluation partner.
• Provide ad-hoc data analysis and visualisation support to the wider Syria-based project team.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (statistics, social science, data science, monitoring & evaluation);
• Demonstrated experience with data collection and management tools such as Kobo Toolbox, and strong Excel/data analysis skills.
• Experience working with MEL systems in an international development, humanitarian, or CVE programming context.
• Strong academic background in research and analysis; able to critically assess sources and information and apply these skills in a professional setting.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise data from multiple sources (survey, dashboard, qualitative feedback) into clear reporting.
• Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, required.
• High attention to detail and a strong data integrity / quality assurance mindset.

Demonstrates expertise in data collection, management, and analysis within monitoring and evaluation frameworks, with a strong focus on data integrity and quality assurance. Proficient in synthesizing complex data from diverse sources to produce clear and actionable reports.

• Kobo Toolbox
• Data Analysis
• Monitoring & Evaluation (MEL)
• Fluent in Arabic and English
• Attention to Detail

• Data Collection
• Data Management
• Statistical Analysis
• Research and Analysis
• Data Visualization
• Quality Assurance
• Report Writing
• Data Governance

• Critical Thinking
• Attention to Detail

• International Development
• Humanitarian
• CVE Programming
• Socio-Political Analysis
• Economic Analysis

• Excel
• Kobo Toolbox