Research and MREL Data Specialist

About IN2 IN2 is an award-winning specialist communications, development, and research company dedicated to creating positive change for communities in rapidly changing environments. We use innovative and engaging two-way communications to create impact across the full spectrum of geo-political and socio-economic issues, including global security, international development, business transformation, and climate change. IN2 combines a global geopolitical outlook with a rich understanding of local grassroots sentiment to help clients develop, deliver, and measure engagement campaigns that connect our clients with their intended audiences in a language, manner, and medium that feels natural to them. With our track record of delivering culturally sensitive campaigns in challenging and higher-risk environments around the world, IN2 has become a trusted partner and advisor to a range of clients from national governments and transnational institutions to global brands and international NGOs. IN2 has offices in the UK, UAE, Jordan, Iraq, Poland, and Kenya. IN2’s professionally and culturally diverse 180-strong staff hail from 20 countries. We are committed to diversity in our workplace. Research and MREL Data Specialist This position is necessary to securely compile, audit, and analyse the project baseline and endline data collected from all training cohorts to ensure transparent, independent tracking of the project's impact, along with commissioning and analysing desk-based and field-based research. Responsibilities: Securely compile, audit, and analyse Kobo-based baseline and endline data collected from all training cohorts to ensure transparent, independent tracking of project impact. Conduct and manage research and analysis on a broad range of socio-political, security and economic topics relevant to the research portfolio(s) and project portfolio(s) of assigned responsibility. Monitor open-source media and publicly available information for research and analysis purposes; ability to synthesise relevant key findings. Collate community feedback data captured through IN2's two-way communication channel, integrating it into wider MEL analysis. Produce a monthly consolidated report combining desk-based research, training data, online monitoring, and community feedback data for submission to EU FPI. Support the wider MEL function in tracking progress against the project's logframe indicators, flagging data gaps or quality concerns to the Implementation and Research Manager. Maintain data governance and confidentiality protocols in line with donor and organisational data protection standards. Support the mid-term review and final evaluation processes by preparing and quality-assuring data extracts for the independent evaluation partner. Provide ad-hoc data analysis and visualisation support to the wider Syria-based project team. Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in a related field (statistics, social science, data science, monitoring & evaluation); Master's degree advantageous. Demonstrated experience with data collection and management tools such as Kobo Toolbox, and strong Excel/data analysis skills. Experience working with MEL systems in an international development, humanitarian, or CVE programming context. Strong academic background in research and analysis; able to critically assess sources and information and apply these skills in a professional setting. Strong analytical skills, with the ability to synthesise data from multiple sources (survey, dashboard, qualitative feedback) into clear reporting. Fluent in Arabic and English, both written and spoken, required. High attention to detail and a strong data integrity / quality assurance mindset. Based in Syria; able to work confidentially and securely with sensitive beneficiary data. IN2 is committed to hiring the best talent. As a company, it is proud of its diverse and inclusive workforce and so we welcome applications from all professional and cultural backgrounds, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, or religion.