Search is seeking to hire a Data Analyst to support its Media Project and Early Warning System (EWS) aimed at reducing the risk of online hate speech and atrocity-related violence in Syria.
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Position Summary- Search is seeking to hire a Data Analyst to support its Media Project and Early Warning System (EWS) aimed at reducing the risk of online hate speech and atrocity-related violence in Syria. The Data Analyst will play a key role in analyzing trends in online spaces, supporting the development of indicators and risk registers, and providing actionable insights to inform timely responses.
- The Data Analyst will report to Project Manager - Media Program
- Job location: Syria, Damascus or Lebanon, Beirut
- Contract period: 5 months (renewable based on funds)
Roles and Responsibilities- Consolidate and clean data from multiple sources, including Digital Community Steward (DCS) reports, social media monitoring platforms, and other digital platforms.
- Maintain accurate and secure datasets for analysis and reporting.
- Analyze trends in online discourse to detect hate speech, disinformation, and early indicators of conflict or atrocity risks.
- Develop and maintain early warning indicators, risk registers, and monitoring dashboards.
- Contribute to the design and refinement of the Early Warning/Early Response (EW/ER) framework, including SOPs, response manuals, and operational guidelines.
- Provide technical guidance to DCS on data collection, reporting, and early warning practices.
- Translate complex data into accessible summaries for DCS, project teams, and government stakeholders.
- Prepare periodic analytical reports, visualizations, and briefings for project management, partners, and government stakeholders.
- Generate actionable insights to inform decision-making for the project team and government partners,
- Ensure findings are presented clearly, objectively, and in a timely manner to support early intervention strategies.
- Coordinate with the MEAL and other departments to capture lessons learned and knowledge sharing.
- Under the supervision of Project manager coordinate with partners and media actors.
- Develop weekly trend insight briefs (2–3 pages) highlighting notable shifts in online narratives, and produce monthly analytical reports and dashboard updates to support informed decision-making.
- Manage and process data from recurring sources, including DCS submissions, monitored social media channels, and narrative
Required Profile - Education
- Bachelor’s degree in Data Science, Statistics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- A Master’s degree in a relevant field is an advantage.
Experience and Qualifications
- Minimum of 9 years of experience in data analysis, social media monitoring, conflict analysis, or early warning systems.
- Experience working with digital community monitoring or projects focused on hate speech/disinformation is highly desirable.
- Proven experience in data visualization, dashboard creation, and reporting for diverse stakeholders.
- Familiarity with early warning frameworks, risk assessment methodologies, or atrocity prevention initiatives is a plus.
- Proficiency in data analysis software (e.g., Excel, Python, R, SQL).
- Experience with social media listening and monitoring tools.
- Strong skills in data visualization platforms (e.g., Power BI, Tableau, or equivalent).
- Ability to translate data into clear recommendations for non-technical audiences.
Behavioral Indicators- Manages to meet overall strategy and vision. Provides functional and program/project management. Anticipates and plans for needs and takes action accordingly. Provides guidance to direct reports or matrixed team members.
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with vendors, organizations, professional associations, partners, funders, and Search’s network of experts critical to the area of purview.
- Modifies a planned course of action in response to new information or new circumstances.
- Responds to changing circumstances and expectations readily.
- Articulates Search/function program/project goals and objectives within and external to Search. Develops program objectives that reflect broader Search strategies and approaches.
- Provides input for standards across functions globally within Shared Services teams and with a view from a multicultural perspective that reflects consideration of other cultures, other viewpoints, and other ways of doing things.
- Overcomes obstacles using ethical practices; formulates and evaluates morally and ethically justified solutions.
- Assesses risks and opportunities to lead decision makers to a favorable outcome.
- Checks the accuracy of one’s own and others’ work and sets up systematic checks and balances to support content and data integrity
- Has knowledge of project management tools including technology as resources for efficiency and reduction of stress.
- Works with employees to set and communicate performance standards that are specific and measurable.
- Anticipates the consequences of situations and plans accordingly.
- Analyzes the costs, benefits, risks, and chances for success in making a decision.
- Provides coaching and mentoring to staff.
Safeguarding: Remain alert and responsive to any safeguarding risks, acquire relevant knowledge and skills that will enable you to promote strong safeguarding practices, understand the safeguarding policy and procedures, and conduct yourself in a manner consistent with the Safeguarding Policy.
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This posting opportunity will close on 14 November 2025.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply, to enhance gender balance in Syria office.