Research and MREL Data Specialist

About the role

IN2IN2 is seeking a Research and MREL Data Specialist to securely compile, audit and analyse baseline and endline data from training cohorts, and to conduct desk‑based and field‑based research on socio‑political, security and economic topics. The role supports the monitoring, evaluation and learning (MEL) function for a Syria‑focused project funded by the EU.

Key responsibilities

• Securely compile, audit and analyse Kobo‑based baseline and endline data from all training cohorts.
• Conduct and manage research and analysis on socio‑political, security and economic topics relevant to assigned portfolios.
• Monitor open‑source media and publicly available information, synthesising key findings.
• Integrate community feedback from IN2’s two‑way communication channel into MEL analysis.
• Produce a monthly consolidated report combining desk research, training data, online monitoring and community feedback for EU FPI submission.
• Support the MEL function in tracking logframe indicators and flag data gaps or quality concerns.
• Maintain data governance and confidentiality in line with donor and organisational standards.
• Prepare and quality‑assure data extracts for mid‑term review and final evaluation.
• Provide ad‑hoc data analysis and visualisation support to the Syria‑based project team.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in statistics, social science, data science, monitoring & evaluation or a related field.
• Master’s degree is advantageous.

Required skills

• KoboToolbox for data collection and management.
• Data analysis.
• Data visualisation.