Job Description

Research Consultant (Data Analyst for Mental Health Research Quantitative Data)

Number of positions: 1

Duration: 1 Month

Consultancy Type: As-needed consultancy (remote, flexible schedule)

Location: Duhok Governorate

Publishing date: 26th May 2025

Deadline of submission: 1st Jun 2025

 

About Us

The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organization which empowers vulnerable women and girls so The Lotus Flower is a non-governmental organisation which is legally registered in the Federal Government of Baghdad and KRI. The Lotus Flower programs empower vulnerable women, girls and other community members  so that they are safe, have opportunities to learn, the tools to become financially independent and the freedom to lead change. We provide safe social spaces inside refugee & IDP camps and implement projects to help them rebuild their lives and earn a living. We run multiple women’s and children centers for the IDP, refugee and host community in Iraq and have mobile teams in areas where static centers are not feasible.

The Lotus Flower services work to fill resource gaps by providing community-responsive programming which changes over time in response to feedback but revolves around 6 pillars from the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals:

  • Health & Safety (including MHPSS)

  • Education and Livelihoods

  • Peacebuilding & Human Rights

  • Climate Change

We aim to provide a foundation for women, girls, and other needed community members  to rebuild themselves, their families, and their futures. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities, listening to local needs and employing local communities to implement the programs. 

Our main fundamental belief is that women and girls are powerful drivers of change, and we provide the support they need to reach their full potential and rebuild their futures. We strive for a world where they are safe from violence, free to access education, and are empowered to participate in their communities to drive social and economic change from within. We are investing in the future of women and girls because they play a vital role in resurrecting and strengthening communities. As local implementers, we work at the grassroots level to get right into the heart of communities. To ensure we meet their needs, we listen to the local community and employ local women to implement the programs.

The Lotus Flower has been widely recognized for its impactful and innovative work in advancing women's rights, economic empowerment, and justice for survivors. In 2021, the organization was honored with the CARE International Partnership Award, a prestigious recognition granted every four years to celebrate the professionalism and commitment of CARE’s global partners. Further affirming its dedication to women’s economic independence, The Lotus Flower received the IValues Award from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation under the “Economy and Jobs” category for the success and significance of its Women’s Business Incubation project. The organization also gained international acclaim through the PILnet Global Partnership Award for its groundbreaking initiative “Accountability for Yazidi Survivors of Atrocities by Da’esh,” which was recognized as one of the best cross-sectoral pro bono legal collaborations worldwide. Additionally, The Lotus Flower was a proud recipient of the UNHCR Innovation Award in 2022, further highlighting its commitment to delivering creative, impactful solutions for vulnerable communities.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a qualified and experienced Research Consultant with a strong focus on mental health quantitative data analysis and research results reporting. The consultant will work closely with the lead researcher, providing technical and editorial support for the research— mainly data analysis and data reporting, and making the necessary editions needed after peer-review comments.

This is a consultancy-based role that allows flexible working arrangements. However, frequent coordination and scheduled meetings with the researcher are required to ensure progress and alignment.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

·         Collaborate with the researcher for data analysis and results reporting to peer-reviewed publication according to the research variables and data.

·         Conduct the quantitative data analysis, with a particular focus on regression-based methods, using SPSS software.

·         Interpret, format, and report statistical results according to APA-style reporting standards.

·         Draft and revise relevant sections of the research paper, including data and results and parts of the discussion.

·         Provide professional feedback on all relevant research components to the results section, making methodological and editorial adjustments as needed.

·         Remain available after submission to support with responses to peer-reviewer comments and any revisions requested by the journal.

 

Qualifications and Requirements

·         Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Psychology, Clinical Psychology, or a closely related field. Degrees from unrelated disciplines will not be considered.

·         Proven experience in conducting data analysis, particularly using SPSS for regression analysis and other advanced quantitative methods in the field of mental health research.

·         At least three peer-reviewed research publications, listed clearly in the CV or cover letter.

·         Strong familiarity with APA referencing style and APA-compliant result reporting.

·         Excellent written and verbal English proficiency, as all research documentation and reporting will be in English.

·         Experience drafting and editing sections of academic research, especially in the results, discussion, and conclusions.

·         Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proactive approach to remote collaboration.

How to apply:

  • Please send your updated CV and cover letter to careers@thelotusflower.org" while mentioning “Research Consultant“ as the subject of your email.

  • CVs and Cover letters that are in the form of pictures, and screen-shots will not be

  • accepted.

  • CVs that do not include the subject line will not be considered.

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • Applications past the expiration date of the advertisement will not be considered.