Senior Researher (Arabic Speaking)

the National Centre for Social Research; London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social research organization in London is seeking a dynamic Senior Researcher (Arabic Speaking) for a fixed-term contract. The position involves designing comprehensive research projects, managing client relationships, and producing impactful research outputs. The ideal candidate has significant experience in international research and fluency in Arabic. Benefits include flexible working and a generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Generous company pension scheme

Life insurance and health cash plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Career development support

Qualifications

• Strong experience in international research related to social issues, health, and/or development.
• Demonstrated ability in proposal writing for international donors.
• Solid skills in at least one research approach - qualitative or quantitative.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement robust research projects from inception to dissemination.
• Lead project management, including timelines, budgets, and client relationships.
• Produce clear, policy-relevant outputs such as reports and presentations.

Skills

Fluency in Arabic

International research experience

Proposal writing for international donors

Project management skills

Client report writing

Qualitative research skills

Job description

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Senior Researher (Arabic Speaking)

Application Deadline: 15 August 2025

Department: Policy Research Centre

Employment Type: Fixed Term Contract

Location: London, UK

Compensation: GBP 32,000 - GBP 44,500 / year

Description

Role: Senior Researcher (Arabic Speaker)
Location: London (Hybrid Working)
Salary: GBP 32,000-GBP 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.