Hybrid Senior Researher (Arabic Speaking) bei the National Centre for Social Research
the National Centre for Social Research · London, Vereinigtes Königreich · Hybrid
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Role: Senior Researcher (Arabic Speaker)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £32,000-£44,500
Department: Policy Research Centre
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Researcher to join our growing team, contributing to impactful international research in social and health sectors. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research, and is passionate about evidence-based policy and practice, particularly in Arabic-speaking and Gulf contexts.
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: £32,000-£44,500
Department: Policy Research Centre
Contract: 12-Month Fixed Term Contract
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Researcher to join our growing team, contributing to impactful international research in social and health sectors. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods research, and is passionate about evidence-based policy and practice, particularly in Arabic-speaking and Gulf contexts.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement robust research projects from inception to dissemination.
- Deliver qualitative, quantitative, and/or mixed-methods studies in diverse international settings.
- Lead project management, including timelines, budgets, and client relationships.
- Write and contribute to technical and financial proposals for international funders.
- Conduct and supervise fieldwork, ensuring high quality and ethical standards.
- Produce clear, policy-relevant outputs such as reports, briefs, and presentations.
- Collaborate with local partners and mentor junior colleagues.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Requirements
- Fluency in Arabic (working professional or native level).
- Strong experience in international research related to social issues, health, and/or development.
- Demonstrated ability in:
- Proposal writing for international donors.
- Project and client management with attention to quality and timelines.
- Client report writing and research paper publication
- Solid skills in at least one research approach – qualitative, quantitative, or ideally both.
- Willingness to travel to and work in the Gulf region, including KSA.
Desirable
- Experience with funders such as FCDO, UNICEF, WHO, or similar.
- Understanding of ethical and safeguarding standards in research.
- Familiarity with participatory and inclusive research methods.
- Experience working in low- and middle-income or crisis-affected contexts.
We welcome candidates with varied sector backgrounds who bring rigour, adaptability, and a collaborative approach to international research. If you're a strategic thinker with strong research skills and a commitment to meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you.
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, an excellent working environment (including a home/office hybrid working environment), you will be working for the largest independent social research organisation in the UK. We are proud of the benefits we offer our employees which include:
- 25 days holiday (plus 8 bank holidays) and flexible working
- Generous company pension scheme
- Life insurance and health cash plan
- Cycle to Work scheme and season ticket loan
- Career development, professional subscriptions support and mentoring support from industry-leading experts.
