Field Researcher / Field Monitor (Researchers Pool)

Organization: Jouri Research and Consulting (JRC)

Location: Whole of Syria

Engagement Type: Roster-based, assignment by assignment (full-time or part-time depending on project needs)

Reporting to: Jouri Field Coordinator

About JOURI

Jouri is an international development consultancy with presence and offices in Geneva, Turkey, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon and Syria with a team based across Europe and the Middle East. We support humanitarian and development actors to increase the relevance, effectiveness, efficiency, sustainability and impact of their work. Our key services include Research and Analysis, Third-Party Monitoring and Evaluation in Conflict Contexts, and Capacity Building. Jouri is pleased to announce an opportunity for Field Researcher / Field Monitor.

About the Role

Jouri is updating its pool of field researchers in Syria. Selected candidates will join our roster and be engaged on upcoming assignments, including third-party monitoring (TPM), needs assessments, baseline and endline studies, post-distribution monitoring, and programme evaluations. Assignments cover sectors such as food security and livelihoods, health, education, WASH, shelter, and protection.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field data collection using quantitative tools (household surveys, PDM, KAP surveys) on digital platforms such as KoboToolbox or ODK.

• Conduct qualitative data collection, including key informant interviews (KIIs) and focus group discussions (FGDs), and produce clear, accurate notes or transcripts in Arabic.

• Carry out site visits and direct observation at distribution points, schools, health facilities, markets, and project sites to verify implementation against agreed criteria.

• Collect market price data on essential food and non-food items when required.

• Obtain informed consent and apply research ethics, do-no-harm principles, and data protection standards in every interaction.

• Identify, document, and promptly report protection concerns, safeguarding issues, or serious gaps observed in the field, following JRC's referral and reporting procedures.

• Take photographs as evidence where appropriate and permitted, respecting the privacy and dignity of participants.

• Ensure data quality by checking submissions for completeness and accuracy and responding to supervisor feedback.

• Participate in training, piloting of tools, and team debriefs, and share field observations that inform analysis.

• Maintain professional and respectful relationships with communities, partners, and local authorities in line with humanitarian principles.

Qualifications and Experience

• Education: Bachelor's degree in social sciences, sociology, economics, development studies, public health, or a related field. An intermediate institute diploma combined with strong relevant experience may be considered.

• Experience:

• At least three years of relevant professional experience.

• Proven experience in field data collection, monitoring, or research (quantitative and/or qualitative).

• Experience with UN agencies, international NGOs, or research firms in a humanitarian or development context is highly desirable.

• Experience facilitating KIIs and FGDs, or using KoboToolbox/ODK, is a strong asset.

• Skills and Competencies:

• Fluency in Arabic (spoken and written) is required; working knowledge of English is an asset.

• Strong communication and interviewing skills, including with vulnerable groups.

• Attention to detail and commitment to accurate, unbiased data.

• Ability to work under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.

• Cultural sensitivity and strong commitment to ethical conduct, confidentiality, and safeguarding.

• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to remote and sometimes challenging locations.

Additional Requirements

• Good knowledge of, and access to, the local community in the governorate(s) where the applicant is based.

• Comfortable using a smartphone or tablet for data collection.

• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Compensation: Determined per assignment based on scope, duration, and location.