Research Consultant – Cultural Heritage, Peacebuilding & Inclusive Governance

Role Overview

• Support the implementation of research and fieldwork activities in North Macedonia and Albania
• Generate high-quality empirical data on Shared Holy Places (SHPs)
• Mapping, site visits, qualitative research, stakeholder engagement, and analytical reporting
• Ensure alignment with the project’s comparative and interdisciplinary framework
• Deliverables include Mapping and Case Study Report, Country-Level Analytical Report (Albania), and Comparative Insights Report

Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of academic and applied research experience in relevant fields (e.g. religious studies, anthropology, cultural heritage)
• Bachelor on Otoman history or Turkish language or related fields, and experience in archives.
• Strong qualitative research and analytical skills
• Experience with fieldwork, documentation, and data management
• Familiarity with Balkan regional contexts (especially Albania and North Macedonia)
• Experience working in culturally and religiously diverse environments
• Ability to engage with stakeholders and multidisciplinary teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
• Experience in translation/interpretation (asset)
• Contribution to academic or cultural outputs (asset)
• Fluency in English, Albanian, and Turkish.

Benefits

• Non applicable