About MERA Global:
MERA Global is a UK-headquartered consultancy delivering ethically grounded, data-driven insights across complex, fragile, and conflict-affected contexts. With registration in the UK, Syria, and Oman, and operational presence in multiple MENA countries, MERA Global provides Monitoring, Evaluation, Learning (MEL), research, data analytics, and capacity-building services to development and humanitarian actors.
Our clients include USAID, EU, Expertise France, CARITAS, International Bridges to Justice, DRC, and others. MERA Global operates with a firm commitment to ethical standards, local knowledge, and actionable evidence.
Scope of Work:
We are seeking qualified technical consultants and researchers [ e.g. technical experts in key thematic areas like Health, WASH, Protection, FSL, Civil Engineering, and Digital Transformation] to support our project-based assignments in Syria. Consultants may be engaged in short- or long-term projects depending on experience, location, and thematic expertise.
Key Responsibilities:
As part of a project team, consultants will contribute to one or more of the following:
- Review and input into technical proposals, research methodology, sampling frameworks, and contextual analysis
- Conduct literature and desk reviews (e.g., logframes, donor proposals, internal MEL reports, policy documents)
- Design or review data collection tools for qualitative and/or quantitative studies
- Conduct or supervise data collection, including FGDs, KIIs, surveys, and observations
- Analyze data (qualitative and/or quantitative), contribute to sense-making and findings validation
- Draft or review final reports, with a focus on conclusions and practical recommendations
- Participate in internal/external meetings and presentations (e.g., inception, validation, learning workshops)
- Ensure ethical standards and data protection protocols are upheld throughout all activities
Qualifications:
- Education:
A Bachelor’s degree is required (Master’s preferred), with specialization relevant to the thematic area of expertise:- Health Experts must hold a degree in Medicine, Public Health, or a related health discipline
- WASH Engineers must hold a degree in Water Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or Civil Engineering
- Protection Experts must hold a degree in Social Work, Psychology, Law, Gender Studies, or a related field
- FSL Specialists must hold a degree in Agriculture, Economics, Food Security, Livelihoods, or a related discipline
- Civil Engineers must hold a degree in Civil Engineering or Structural Engineering
- Digital Transformation Specialists must hold a degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Data Science, or related fields
- Other cross-cutting consultants may hold degrees in social sciences, international development, economics, statistics, or other relevant disciplines
Preferred Experience:
- Experience in sectors such as protection, livelihoods, education, civil society, climate security, and gender
- Prior engagement with international NGOs, UN agencies, or research institutions
- Familiarity with donor reporting standards (e.g., USAID, EU, UN, GIZ)
- Ability to travel across multiple Syrian governorates, depending on project needs
- Published work (non-confidential) or contributions to recognized research products (a plus)
Application Instructions:
Please submit the following documents in Arabic or English:
- CV (preferably not more than 2 pages)
- Cover Letter (1–2 pages), clearly stating:
- Education background and degrees
- Thematic areas of expertise and interest
- List of past employers or clients (NGOs, UN, consultancies, etc.)
- Donor experience
- Links to published assignments (if any and not confidential)
- Data collection experience
- Governorates you can work in
- Any other relevant qualifications or information
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to complete the application form via the following Kobo link:
? https://ee-eu.kobotoolbox.org/x/8ZzXRRUH
Please ensure the following details are included in your submission:
- Position Title: Syria-Based Technical Consultant
- Position Code: MERA-STC-2025
All applications must be submitted through the Kobo form. Applications sent via email will not be considered.
