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RESEARCH ASSOCIATE, IMPACT & POLICY RESEARCH
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Description
The Alliance for Middle East Peace (ALLMEP) is seeking a Research Associate to help lead applied research at the intersection of public opinion, civil society impact, and peacebuilding policy, generating evidence that directly informs international decision-makers and strengthens Israeli and Palestinian civil society. This position will play a central role in ALLMEP’s flagship AI Pulse program—AI-assisted large-scale public opinion and dialogue research among Israeli, Palestinian, and international audiences—while also contributing to projects focused on monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) and the impact of ALLMEP’s member organizations.
The Research Associate will work closely with the Director of Impact & Policy Research to conduct literature review, design, implement, and analyze surveys and polls, conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis, translate insights into accessible products for diverse audiences, and support day-to-day research operations. The Research Associate is expected to independently manage substantial components of research projects while working under the strategic guidance of the Director of Impact & Policy Research. The role requires strong methodological training, excellent writing skills, and the ability to move fluidly between high-level analytical work and practical production tasks such as data management, website updates, and report design.
This role offers opportunities for increasing analytical ownership and professional growth within a rapidly expanding research portfolio.
WHAT SUCCESS LOOKS LIKE IN THIS ROLE
The ideal candidate is a mission-driven applied researcher who is comfortable moving between analytical rigor and practical execution. In this role, success means:
- Independently managing substantial components of research projects, from survey design and data analysis through drafting clear written outputs.
- Translating complex quantitative and qualitative findings into concise, accessible insights for policy, advocacy, and general audiences.
- Thriving in a fast-moving environment where research timelines are connected to real-world policy and organizational needs.
- Demonstrating strong ownership, attention to detail, and initiative while collaborating closely with colleagues and external partners.
- Showing curiosity about new research tools and AI-enabled methodologies that improve research quality and workflow.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
AI PULSE RESEARCH (PRIMARY FOCUS, 60%)
- Support the design and implementation of AI-facilitated dialogues and polls with Israeli, Palestinian, and international publics
- Contribute to the development of research questions, instruments, and analysis plans
- Conduct high-level quantitative and qualitative analysis of AI Pulse data, including coding open-ended responses, thematic analysis, and cross-group comparisons
- Translate complex findings into short reports, one-pagers, slide decks, and briefs for advocacy, donor, and general audiences
- Coordinate with external partners and panel providers on sampling, fieldwork, and data quality
IMPACT RESEARCH (20%)
- Support research on the impact of ALLMEP member organizations and the broader peacebuilding field
- Assist in developing indicators, conceptual frameworks, and data collection tools
- Conduct literature reviews and background research related to civil society peacebuilding and evaluation
CONTENT & KNOWLEDGE MANAGEMENT (10%)
- Draft and edit accessible research outputs for multiple audiences (policy briefs, articles, presentations, website content)
- Support the production of reports and visuals using tools such as Canva and PowerPoint
- Assist with updating the ALLMEP research webpages
- Help organize and manage internal knowledge repositories and datasets
DEPARTMENTAL SUPPORT(10%)
- Participate in regular team planning and coordination
- Interface with colleagues across ALLMEP’s global team to help ensure that research findings are integrated into both regional programming and global advocacy
- Support preparation of presentations for donors, policymakers, and partners
- Stay current with emerging research tools and AI technologies that can improve analysis and workflow
- Other duties as assigned in a growing department
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
- Master’s degree in political science, international relations, public policy, conflict resolution, Middle Eastern studies, economics, sociology, or a related field
- 3–5 years of relevant applied research experience (e.g., public opinion research, survey research, program evaluation, or policy research). A PhD may substitute for up to two years of required experience.
- Demonstrated experience designing and analyzing surveys or polls
- Demonstrated ability to independently carry out substantial components of research projects—from instrument development and fieldwork coordination through analysis and drafting deliverables
- Strong training in both qualitative and quantitative research methods
- Experience with at least one survey platform (Qualtrics, SurveyMonkey, Remesh, or similar) and at least one data tool (Excel, NVivo, Tableau, R, or Python)
- Excellent English writing skills with the ability to produce clear, concise materials for non-academic audiences
- Experience translating data insights into reports, briefs, or presentations
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Must be eligible to work in the United States
HIGHLY DESIRED
- Background in Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) or impact measurement
- Deep familiarity with Israeli-Palestinian context and civil society landscape
- Proficiency in Arabic and/or Hebrew
- Experience producing advocacy-oriented research outputs
- Comfort with design tools (Canva, PowerPoint) and website content management
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
There are no extraordinary physical requirements for the performance of the essential functions of this position. ALLMEP will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Benefits
We aim to offer competitive compensation, and salaries will be aligned with cost-of-living considerations for the candidate’s location. The final offer will comply with applicable local laws and regulations regarding pay equity and transparency.
Level of Language Proficiency
Highly desired: Proficiency in Arabic and/or Hebrew
Location
Associated Location
Suite 300
How to Apply
Please email resume, cover letter, and 1–2 writing samples demonstrating applied research and analytical writing (e.g., policy brief, research memo, report section, or analysis intended for a non-academic audience) to researchassociate@allmep.org with the subject line: Research Associate.
Writing samples should reflect work you personally authored or substantially contributed to and demonstrate your ability to translate research findings into clear, accessible insights.
Applicants may optionally include a brief (1–2 paragraph) explanation of one research project they helped execute, describing their specific role in research design, analysis, and production of outputs.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
All applicants must be able to provide documentation that they are legally eligible to work in the United States on a full-time basis. No phone calls, please.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status.
