Senior Anthropologist

**Avesta Group** is actively seeking collaboration with anthropologists and historians to undertake a comprehensive study centred around the cultural intangible heritage of Saudi Arabia. This unique opportunity involves delving deeply into the diverse cultural practices and traditions of the region. If you are an anthropologist or historian with a passion for myths and legends of the Middle East, we invite you to join our project.

**Type of contract**:Freelance

**Compensation**: Based on profile

**Starting Date**: As soon as possible

**Location**: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia / Remote

**Profile**:

- Master's degree in Anthropology or Humanities
- Knowledge of the Arab World is mandatory
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in research projects
- Familiarity with research tools and techniques
- Open-mindedness and ability to work in an international and multicultural environment
- Team spirit, diplomacy, and professional presentation
- Strong analytical, organizational, and attention to detail skills
- Fluent command of spoken and written Arabic and English is mandatory
- Excellent writing skills
- Proficient in using the Microsoft Office Suite

**Responsibilities**:
As a senior anthropologist/historian, your responsibilities may include:

- **Research Design**: Framing and designing research projects, formulate research questions, and develop methodologies to investigate the topic including identifying appropriate sources for gathering data.
- **Theoretical Framework**: Conducting extensive literature reviews to gain a comprehensive understanding of existing theories, concepts, and research related to the area of the study to lead to the creation of a tailored theoretical framework for the project.
- **Data Collection**: Overseeing the collection of data, which may include audio or video recordings, transcriptions, photographs, and field notes but also data collected from desktop research.
- **Data Analysis**: Analyzing the gathered data using quantitative and qualitative research methods. As part of the analysis, the expert would investigate the cultural, historical, and social contexts in which the legends have emerged and evolved. This may involve studying local belief systems, customs, rituals, and the role of legends within the community. He/she will also be asked to conduct a structural analysis of the content, perform a comparative analysis
- **Fieldwork**: Participating, lead and supervise fieldwork activities which could involve visiting communities, conducting interviews with storytellers and local experts, observing performances, and collecting relevant artifacts or documents associated with the legends.
- **Report Writing**:Participate to the writing of research findings reports. This involves presenting the research methodology, analysis, and conclusions in a clear and coherent manner.
- **Additional duties as assigned**

**Avesta Group Consulting**:
**Avesta Group** is an international consulting firm dedicated to the cultural, tourism, and leisure industries, as well as a manager of cultural facilities and leisure infrastructure. **Avesta Group** supports a new, broader vision of cultural planning and development, from culture programming to cultural programming.

Our mission is to bring cultures and audiences closer together, foster dialogue, and unite them in a sustainable manner. In our daily practice, we support cultural innovation, promote the value and impact of culture in society, and, above all, encourage the permeability of culture with other activities. We believe in an agile, progressive, and evolving use of culture, bringing a cultural perspective to all types of projects: traditional institutions, commercial ventures, hospitality, leisure, and even real estate.

**Salary**: ﷼5,000.00 - ﷼10,000.00 per month

**Education**:

- Master's (preferred)