Research Assistant – Consultancy -International Alert Retour vers les opportunités

Within the framework of its project ‘Preventing institutional violence against youth in marginalised neighbourhoods’, Alert is looking to hire an experienced assistant researcher to support in leading a qualitative research project in four cities, in Greater Tunis: Ettadhamen, Douar Hicher, Sidi Hassine and Fouchana.

1. Tasks and responsibilities: 

Within the framework of this consultancy, the consultant will assist Alert’s team and the lead researcher in conducting fieldwork related to the qualitative inter-disciplinary research on multiple forms of violence, the causes, experience(s), and impacts on youth socio-economic conditions and reintegration in society. 

The tasks and responsibilities include:

1.1. Participating with Alert’s research team in formulating the questionnaire. 

1.2. Leading in the organisation of the focus group meetings.

1.3. Facilitating 8 focus group discussions, two per project site.

1.4. Submitting transcriptions of the 8 focus group discussions. 

1.5. Conducting follow-up meetings with the lead researcher to discuss the main findings of the focus group meetings. 

1.6. Contributing in the workshop to discuss the preliminary results of the research groups and approving a preliminary conception of the research report.

1.7. Taking part in disseminating the report with the media and social media.

2. Travel Requirements:

2.1. Travel to project sites during the implementation of the research is expected, COVID-permissive. 

2.2. Alert will ensure that all conducted meetings abide by health and safety precautions as well as respecting governmental decisions. 

3. Timing and deliverables: 

3.1. The research will run from May to December 2022.

4. Essential Requirements: 

The below are essential requirements for the consultancy: 

4.1. A graduate of sociology, psychology, or journalism. 

4.2 Demonstrated knowledge of violence issues, perceptions and practices in Tunisia.

4.3. Excellent research writing and editing skills.

4.4. Demonstrated experience in leading and conducting focus group discussions. 

4.5. A strong experience of working with civil society organisations and youth.

4.6. Excellent facilitation skills. 

4.7. Excellent verbal and written skills in Arabic.