Overview of The Day After
The Day After (TDA) is an independent, Syrian-led civil society organization working to support a democratic transition in Syria. Since 2012, TDA has contributed to transition planning and has since shifted toward implementing programs that promote rule of law, good governance, constitutional reform, and civic engagement. TDA works closely with Syrian civil society actors, policymakers, and international stakeholders to develop evidence-based policy recommendations that support inclusive and sustainable governance in Syria.
The AMTAD Consortium (Amal Organization & The Day After – TDA) is implementing the “Nabni – Building for Peace” project in As-Suqaylabiyah Sub-district, Rural Hama, Syria. The project includes community infrastructure and service interventions that must comply with donor environmental and social safeguards requirements.
Objective / Purpose
The purpose of this assignment is to recruit qualified Research Assistants to support the implementation of the Local Peace and Conflict Analysis (LPCA) process during the co-design phase of the Nabni – Building for Peace project.
The assignment aims to strengthen field coordination, data management, analytical support, and documentation processes to ensure high-quality and conflict-sensitive project implementation.
Scope of Work (SOW)
The Research Assistants will support field and analytical activities in As-Suqaylabiyah Sub-district, Rural Hama. Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Coordinating scheduling of KIIs and FGDs.
• Supporting field logistics and communication with stakeholders.
• Reviewing and cleaning collected data.
• Supporting transcription, translation, and coding of qualitative data.
• Assisting in drafting analytical summaries and reports.
• Ensuring data confidentiality and ethical compliance.
• Supporting workshop facilitation and documentation.
Project Duration:
• Start May 2026 – 15 September 2026.
• Contract Duration: Short-term assignments between May 2026 and 15 September 2026, based on operational need.
• Activities will be scheduled according to project implementation timelines and field requirements.
Location of implementation:
As-Suqaylabiyah Sub-district, Rural Hama – Syria
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development, Political Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research or assessment projects.
• Experience in qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Good report-writing skills in Arabic.
Evaluation Criteria
Applications will be evaluated based on:
• Educational background and relevant qualifications.
• Experience in research and assessment projects.
• Skills in qualitative data collection and analysis.
• Organizational and communication skills.
• Financial proposal and availability.
Preference will be given to candidates with strong field coordination and analytical experience.
Payment Terms
The assignment will be based on contractual arrangements linked to project needs and deliverables. Payments will be processed according to approved daily rates and completed assignments.
Applicants are required to submit a financial proposal indicating the daily rate in EUR.
Supervision and Reporting Line
The Research Assistants will report directly to the Technical Conflict Analysis Lead.
All reports, documentation, and analytical outputs must be submitted through the designated reporting and communication channels established by the AMTAD Consortium.
Ethical Considerations
All staff are expected to adhere to conflict-sensitive and do-no-harm approaches throughout the assignment.
The selected candidates must comply with:
• Safeguarding, confidentiality, protection principles, and ethical research standards.
• Respectful and inclusive engagement with communities, especially women, youth, minorities, and vulnerable groups.
• Policies and procedures of the AMTAD Consortium (Amal and TDA) and Nabni Facility requirements.
• Confidentiality of all collected information and proje
How to apply
Application Requirements
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
• Updated CV
• Cover Letter
• Sample of previous relevant work (where applicable)
• Financial proposal indicating the daily rate in EUR
Applications should be submitted via email to:
recruitment@tda-sy.org
Please indicate the position title in the email subject line as follows:
(Research Assistant – Candidate Name)