Routine Immunisation Researcher Consultancy

Location:	Remote but on time zone 9am – 5pm (Amman time)
Reporting Manager:	SBC Programme Manager
Start date:	19 August 2025
Duration:	2.5 months
Type:	Consultancy
Application Deadline:	17 August 2025
Budget	Approximately $6,000

 

MAGENTA is a leading Social and Behavioural Change (SBC) agency that specialises in understanding human decision-making processes to design solutions for relevant and impactful solutions to some of the most challenging problems of our time. We implement programmes across the Middle East, Africa, Asia, Latin America and The Caribbean using the latest in behavioural science principles and a rigorous approach to research, strategy, campaign design and implementation. Our clients includes UN agencies, INGOs, governments and the private sector. Whether we are aiming to shift parenting practices to improve children’s outcomes or to understand how social norms underpin corruption, we always go the extra mile to ensure we can create positive impact for some of the most underserved populations in the world.

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.

Payment Milestones

Milestone	Deliverables	Due Date	Payment %
Milestone 1	· FIRST CLIENT DRAFT RESEARCH REPORT	30 Sep 2025	50%
Milestone 2	· FINAL APPROVED CLIENT REPORT	6 Nov 2025	50%

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Apply before 17 August 2025. Applicants should submit a two-page CV, sample of Reports you have Authored andtotal budget figure to jude@magentaconsulting.org with the title Researcher. If you have any clarification questions please send to jude@magentaconsulting.org