Job ID
50672
Job Title
Research Assistant — Economical & Geopolitical Research for Syria and Lebanon
To work for
Base Line
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Analysis/Statistic - Legal/Political Science
Job Type
Full time
Military service
Not Specified
Minimum Education Level
Master
Responsibilities
• Conduct desk research and structured literature reviews in Arabic and English
• Monitor primary and secondary sources; maintain event trackers, timelines, and actor databases
• Support influence mapping, stakeholder analysis, and scenario development exercises
• Draft background sections, source summaries, and analytical annexes for policy papers and briefs
• Verify facts, cross-check sources, and maintain accurate citation and reference records
• Translate and summarise material between Arabic and English
• Prepare interview guides, take structured notes, and transcribe and code interview material
• Contribute to internal quality assurance and support the team in meeting delivery deadlines
• Monitor primary and secondary sources; maintain event trackers, timelines, and actor databases
• Support influence mapping, stakeholder analysis, and scenario development exercises
• Draft background sections, source summaries, and analytical annexes for policy papers and briefs
• Verify facts, cross-check sources, and maintain accurate citation and reference records
• Translate and summarise material between Arabic and English
• Prepare interview guides, take structured notes, and transcribe and code interview material
• Contribute to internal quality assurance and support the team in meeting delivery deadlines
Qualifications
• In-depth knowledge of Syrian affairs, including the country’s political and social dynamics, cultural landscape, ethnic and religious diversity, and intercommunal relations, as well as a strong understanding of Syria’s geography and local context. General knowledge of Lebanese affairs is also required.
• Master or Bachelor’s degree in economy, political science, international relations, sociology, economics, law, history, or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant research experience (think tanks, research centers, international organizations, academic research, internships, and NGO or media research count)
• Experience in Syrian and Lebanese contexts
• Excellent written Arabic and strong professional English — both are tested at interview stage
• Demonstrated ability to assess source credibility and distinguish evidence from claim
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability under deadline
• Proficiency in MS Office; comfort learning new research and reference tools
• Sound judgement and a strict commitment to confidentiality
• Exposure to OSINT methods and verification tools
• Basic quantitative or data visualisation skills (Excel, Power BI) or GIS
• Reference management software (e.g. Zotero)
• A third language (French, German, Turkish, Czech etc.)
• Experience: 3–5 years
• Master or Bachelor’s degree in economy, political science, international relations, sociology, economics, law, history, or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of relevant research experience (think tanks, research centers, international organizations, academic research, internships, and NGO or media research count)
• Experience in Syrian and Lebanese contexts
• Excellent written Arabic and strong professional English — both are tested at interview stage
• Demonstrated ability to assess source credibility and distinguish evidence from claim
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and reliability under deadline
• Proficiency in MS Office; comfort learning new research and reference tools
• Sound judgement and a strict commitment to confidentiality
• Exposure to OSINT methods and verification tools
• Basic quantitative or data visualisation skills (Excel, Power BI) or GIS
• Reference management software (e.g. Zotero)
• A third language (French, German, Turkish, Czech etc.)
• Experience: 3–5 years
Specific Vacancy Requirements
The postholder will handle confidential commercial and client information and must observe the firm's confidentiality, anti-corruption, and data protection policies. Facilitation payments and undisclosed commissions are prohibited.
The successful candidate will support our geopolitical research team in Damascus. This is an expert position suited to a candidate with strong analytical instincts, disciplined research habits, and excellent writing in Arabic and English. You will work under the direct supervision of senior researchers and contribute to live analytical products from day one.
The successful candidate will support our geopolitical research team in Damascus. This is an expert position suited to a candidate with strong analytical instincts, disciplined research habits, and excellent writing in Arabic and English. You will work under the direct supervision of senior researchers and contribute to live analytical products from day one.
Salary and Benefits
1. CV (max 3 pages)
2. Cover letter (max 1 page)
3. One writing sample — an analytical piece of your own authorship, maximum 1,500 words, in Arabic or English
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisting includes a written exercise and up to two interviews.
About us
Baseline is a consulting company specialized in the fields of (MEAL) monitoring, evaluation, assessment, and data collection established in the Syrian capital, Damascus, during the prolonged Syrian Crisis by group of Syrian experts.
PraDam Group, a consulting firm operating in Syria through its local arm, Baseline Consulting and Research, is seeking a Research Assistant — Economical & Geopolitical Research for Syria and Lebanon.
PraDam Group, a consulting firm operating in Syria through its local arm, Baseline Consulting and Research, is seeking a Research Assistant — Economical & Geopolitical Research for Syria and Lebanon.
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1
Posted On
Aug 31, 2026
Expiry Date
Sep 30, 2026
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