Assistant Researcher

The East Jerusalem YMCA Rehabilitation Program (YMCA-RP) is a non-governmental, non-profit
organization established in 1989 to offer quality rehabilitative services to youth with disability, injured
or traumatized as a result of political violence.

EJ-YMCA Rehabilitation Program is seeking an Assistant Researcher for the “Mapping of
Mental Health and Psychosocial Service Providers in West Bank”, which will implemented in
partnership with UNICEF.

Job Title: Assistant Researcher
Activity: Mapping of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Service Providers in West Bank
Project: Psychosocial Support Teams in West Bank
Location: Based in EJ-YMCA office – Beit Sahour
Contract: 7 months with possibility for extension

Key Responsibilities:
-Assist in the research design and develop action plans.
-Coordinate timely and efficient implementation of research activities, including questionnaire
design, training, data collection, data entry and data verification.
-Assist in the preparation of results and in analyzing and evaluating research data.
-Prepare tables, graphs, fact sheets, and written reports summarizing research results.
-Assist in the producing of research related reports, final report, presentations and publications.
-Follow up on logistics, conduct field visits and submit regular progress reports.
-Organize workshops and meetings with stakeholders.
-Ensure proper, professional, and clear communication with field personnel.

Qualifications:
-Minimum Bachelor degree in Social Sciences, Research related disciplines, or any other relevant
field.
-Proven experience in conducting Research, preferably Social Sciences related research.
-Demonstrated experience in research design, data collection, data analysis, and producing reports.
-Excellent command of English and Arabic is essential.
-Excellent command in Microsoft Office applications and SPSS
-Good analytical and problem-solving skills
-Ability to work under pressure
-Strong communication and presentation skills.
-Able to work from Beit Sahour area office.

Contact
Interested candidates are invited to submit a cover letter and CV by Monday June 4th, to the following address [email protected]. Applications which do not meet the specified minimum requirements, or are received after the closing date, will not be eligible. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
Applications from female candidates are especially welcome.