Senior Researcher At Siren Associates

Our Opportunity

The researcher role involves leading on Siren’s security sector reform research agenda. The researcher will craft high-quality research outputs vital for strategic programmatic decision-making, engagement with domestic and international policy makers and participation in professional and academic communities of practice. Additionally, s/he will facilitate capacity building in research methodologies for staff. S/he will support strengthening organizational learning, knowledge management and contribute to business development opportunities.

You Will

• Work with the Management team to identify research opportunities from existing programme data, emerging trends from programme implementation, and contextual developments related to Security Sector Reform (SSR).
• Lead the design, data collection, analysis and write up of Siren’s SSR programme research and evaluation agenda.
• Draft quality and professional research products to inform programme planning, strategic decision-making, tailored to both domestic and international policy audience.
• Work with the Management and business development team on identifying relevant forums and platforms to present research findings.
• Plan and implement capacity building activities on research design, sampling methodologies, and data analysis techniques for programme staff.
• Support the Management team with relevant research inputs for programme development and donor briefings.

To Be Successful in The Role You Will Need

Essential:

• Experience working on public sector, governance or rule of law projects, ideally with a strong or primary emphasis on the security sector.
• At least 8 years’ experience commissioning and delivering research activities.
• Master’s degree required in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and work experience in a relevant competency area, including statistics, international development, economic, political science, a relevant social science or other.
• Outstanding written communication skills in English, including demonstrable ability to produce high quality research and analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate with a wide range of domestic and international policy makers and public servants both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience in managing multiple and competing tasks while maintaining quality of deliverables within deadlines.
• Good understanding of project cycle and results-based management.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft suite

Desirable:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in Arabic
• Experience using Tableau, PowerBi and other information management and visualisation tools.
• Experience showing innovative approaches to research in complex contexts.
• Experience with international donors, preferably USAID, FCDO, EU.