MAGENTA is conducting a mixed-methods national study to assess barriers to routine immunisation in Lebanon. The research aims to inform communication strategies, service delivery improvements, and policy interventions to increase vaccine uptake and trust in the health system, particularly among underserved communities. Data sources include a nationally representative sample of N= 1000 and 21 IDIs and 8 FGDs.

MAGENTA seeks an experienced researcher to Author the research report from outline to final submission, ensuring deliverables meet agreed timelines and quality standards. The researcher should assume that they will be provided with data sets (Qualitative data coded using MAXQDA and quantitative data sets analyzed by our statistician, providing tables, cross tabs and segmentations)

Scope of Work

Objective of the Assignment
To lead the drafting, integration, and coordination of the “Assessing Vaccine Hesitancy for Routine Immunisation in Lebanon” research report, ensuring high-quality, thematically integrated outputs that combine qualitative and quantitative findings into a cohesive narrative.

Detailed Tasks
The researcher will produce the following drafts of the Assessing Vaccine Hesitancy for Routine Immunisation In Lebanon report:
Task / Version
Deadline
Review SECOND INTERNAL DRAFT REPORT with Qual analysis only, all data sets, methodology documents, sampling plan, and integrate recommendations to elevate quality and storytelling approach to the report, including suggestions for visuals, diagrams and layouts
Thurs 21 Aug
(MAGENTA Statistician provides final quant analysis)
Lead team data brainstorm for quant data (we will have over 60% of the findings)
Wed 10 Sep
Develop THIRD INTERNAL DRAFT REPORT (integrating the quant data since we will have over 60% of the data)
Wed 17 Sep
(MAGENTA Statistician provides final quant analysis)
Mon 22 Sep
Develop FOURTH INTERNAL DRAFT REPORT (with final data sets)
Wed 24 Sep
Develop FIRST CLIENT DRAFT RESEARCH REPORT

Mon 29 Sep

Development SECOND CLIENT DRAFT REPORT
Thurs 16 Oct
Develop FINAL CLIENT REPORT
Thurs 6 Nov
Qualifications & Experience
At least 5 years of robust mixed methods research experience, specifically with analysis and report writing capabilities.
Proven expertise in vaccine hesitancy and routine immunisation, ideally with experience in the Lebanese or wider MENA context.
Solid understanding of Lebanon’s public health landscape, including health system trust dynamics and community-level behavioural drivers.
Experience developing visual research products for strong storytelling e.g. infographics
Excellent English writing and editing skills; Arabic proficiency is an asset.
Proven ability to work under tight deadlines and coordinate multi-stakeholder review processes.

Applicants should submit a two-page CV, sample of Reports you have Authored andtotal budget figure with the title Researcher.