Background

The Sana’a Center for Strategic Studies is a Yemeni independent think tank that generates knowledge and shapes policy on Yemen and the region. Established in 2014, the Center has earned credibility through its independence, quality of analysis, and ability to engage across political divides. Its work is grounded in strong networks that reach from local communities and political actors in Yemen to regional capitals and international policy circles.

The Sana’a Center Transitional Justice Program is seeking to conduct research for a transitional justice roadmap to guide targeted interventions and reparations and ensure that justice mechanisms respond to regional disparities and the specific experiences of communities across Yemen.

Objective

Overall Objective:

To conduct research among conflict-affected groups in five to seven governorates of Yemen to better understand their perceptions and experiences regarding justice and their implications for a transitional justice roadmap.

Specific Objectives:

• Document and categorize the experiences, impacts, and priorities of conflict-affected individuals and communities.
• Capture experiences and perspectives from multiple governorates to ensure the findings reflect the diversity of local contexts.
• Analyze how experiences and needs differ across demographic groups, including gender, age, social status, and other relevant characteristics.
• Generate findings to inform context-responsive programming and policy discussions.

Responsibilities and Deliverables

This assignment is structured in four phases:

Phase 1: Inception and Research Design

Prepare the inception report outlining the methodology, work plan, timeline, research tools,implementation approach, and governorate level report template. Identify target governorates and affected groups, and establish ethical protocols for fieldwork. Submit it to the Sana’a Center for review and approval.

Deliverable: Approved Inception Report and Data Collection Tools (2,000-word report + Annexes)

Phase 2: Data Collection and Preliminary Analysis

Conduct primary data collection across five to seven governorates, including interviews and focus groups with affected communities.

Conduct data collection activities in accordance with the approved methodology, carry out preliminary data analysis, and provide the Sana’a Center with regular updates and a debriefing on progress, key observations, and initial findings. Draft one report per governorate.

Deliverable: Primary data, one report per governorate (2000 words max), summary of initial findings and comparative analysis, and debrief

Phase 3: Validation and Report Drafting

Analyze the collected data and prepare a comprehensive final report that includes findings, analysis, conclusions, and recommendations. Clean, organize, and submit the final datasets in an accessible format. Submit the report to the Sana’a Center within the agreed timeline.

Deliverable: Final report (12,000 words) and complete datasets.

Phase 4: Dissemination and Engagement

Coordinate, organize, and facilitate dissemination meetings, presentations, or stakeholder briefings to present the findings and respond to feedback and questions from relevant stakeholders.

Deliverable: One Stakeholder Meeting and/or one Public event

Deliverables Timeline

Qualifications and Skills:

• Master’s degree in international relations, international law, human rights, transitional justice, political science, or any related program (or equivalent work experience).
• Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English.
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with global advocacy, network coordination, capacity building and partnership management.
• Familiarity with Yemen, including its justice and human rights landscape, is required.

Application Process

Interested researchers are requested to submit a comprehensive proposal to [email protected] with the subject line “Research for TJ Roadmap – [Applicant Name]”

Application Deadline: 14 June 2026

Interview Process: Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview to assess their understanding of the consultancy requirements and technical approach.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, political affiliation, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, or age.