Job description

CTG overview

CTG was established in 2006, almost 20 years ago, in Afghanistan. We currently operate in 35 countries and have approximately 11,500 staff members committed to good!

But do you know who we are? And what do we do?

We provide tailored Human Resources and Staffing Solutions that support critical global initiatives across Humanitarian and Development sectors, and are now strategically foraying into new industries, including Construction, Energy, and IT, with a focus on high-risk regions.

Here’s a list of services we offer:
•Staffing solutions and HR management services
•Monitoring and evaluation
•Fleet management and logistics
•Facilities management
•Sustainability and Communications Advisory
•Election monitoring and observation
•IT professional services
•Medical assistance

Visit www.ctg.org to find out more.

Overview of position

Lead and deliver high-quality, policy-relevant research that strengthens the think tank’s credibility in Saudi Arabia and internationally. The Senior Researcher drives research design and execution, produces publishable outputs in Arabic and English, and supports stakeholder engagement to ensure research is useful to decision-makers (not academic for academia’s sake).

 Role objectives

Research leadership & delivery:

  • Lead assigned workstreams from concept note to final publication (scope, research questions, method, timeline, quality control).

  • Produce policy-oriented outputs: reports, briefs, backgrounders, talking points, and event-ready insights.

Evidence gathering & analysis:

  • Conduct high-quality desk research, interviews, and data analysis appropriate to the topic.

  • Ensure methodological clarity, triangulation, and defensible conclusions—without overclaiming.

Writing & publication (Arabic / English):

  • Draft and edit outputs to a publishable standard in Arabic and English (or draft one language and manage high-quality translation with review).

  • Maintain consistent tone and structure aligned with the think tank’s editorial standards.

Stakeholder engagement & research usefulness:

  • Support stakeholder mapping and engagement for research (especially in KSA), including expert interviews and validation discussions.

  • Translate findings into actionable implications for Saudi stakeholders and international audiences.

Project management for research:

  • Manage research plans, milestones, and dependencies; coordinate inputs from juniors, interns, and external experts.

  • Work with Ops to keep delivery on schedule and documented.

Quality assurance & ethics:

  • Apply internal QA processes (fact-checking, citations, version control, approvals).

  • Ensure ethical handling of sources, interview notes, and sensitive information.

Team contribution & capability building:

  • Mentor junior researchers and contribute to improving templates, toolkits, and research SOPs.

  • Support research-related events (roundtables, workshops) with briefing notes and facilitation support as needed.

 Project reporting

This role reports to the Director of Research; works closely with theDirector of Operations/Project ManagerandDirector of Communications.

 Key competencies

  • Strong desk research, interview design, and qualitative synthesis; quantitative skills are an asset (Excel/Sheets required; SPSS/Stata/R/Python is a plus).Ability to turn complex material into clear visuals/briefs in coordination with Comms/design.

  • On-time delivery of agreed research outputs to quality standards (as per DoR review).Stakeholder usefulness: evidence of uptake (briefings, invitations, citations, partner feedback, event participation).

  • Quality signals: clarity of argument, robust sourcing, low revision cycles, consistent editorial compliance.Contribution to team capability: mentoring, improved templates/SOPs, smoother research workflows.

 Team management

This role has no team management responsibility.

 Further information

  • Relevant ministries / authorities and government-linked entities, PSU and other universities / research centers, policy practitioners, media stakeholders (through comms) and external experts/peer reviewers.

  • Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role

  • Required Skills:

  • -Demonstrated publication record (reports/briefs/articles) with policy relevance.

    -Proven track record of managing and delivering high-quality research outputs.

    -Strong analytical and methodological background in both qualitative and quantitative approaches.

    -Experience leading research teams, coordinating multi-stakeholder studies, and managing external experts.

    -Excellent writing and communication skills with a focus on policy relevance and clarity.

    -Strong professional writing and presentation skills in Arabic and English.

    -Proven ability to manage research projects end-to-end and work with senior stakeholders in Saudi Arabia.

 Disclaimer:
· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.
· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility
· CTG encourages all candidates applying for this advertisement to ensure that their candidate profile is up to date with up to date experience / education / contact details, as this will help you being considered further in your application for this role.
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