West and Central Africa Conflict Research Specialist

2 weeks ago

Washington, Washington, D.C., United States ACLED Full time
Job Overview

Position: Researcher

Organization: The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)

About ACLED:

ACLED is a premier institution dedicated to the meticulous collection, analysis, and mapping of crisis data. Our team specializes in gathering information on conflict events, providing insightful analyses that enhance understanding of political violence and protests globally. The data and analyses we produce are freely accessible, serving journalists, researchers, and policymakers alike.

Role Summary:

We are seeking a dedicated Researcher to contribute to the coding of political violence and protest data specifically within the West and Central Africa regions. This role requires a commitment of at least 20 hours per week and is fully remote, allowing flexibility in work location as long as there is reliable internet access. This is an entry-level contractor position.

Data Collection Responsibilities:

The researcher will be tasked with reviewing various sources, including news articles, reports from international organizations, NGOs, and security assessments, to document incidents of political violence in designated countries. The focus will be on coding events to ensure comprehensive coverage of political violence, including protests and armed conflicts.

Data Management:

Ensuring the integrity, consistency, and reliability of the data collected is crucial. This role offers valuable experience in performing detail-oriented tasks and managing quantitative data effectively.

Important Note:

This position involves engagement with sensitive media related to conflict and requires reading about violent occurrences.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undergo comprehensive training provided by ACLED, which includes a series of exercises to assess coding proficiency.
  • Only candidates who meet the performance standards during training will be retained as Researchers.

Compensation:

The remuneration for this position is 20 USD per hour.

Qualifications:

ACLED is looking for candidates with the following qualifications:

  • A degree in conflict studies, peacebuilding, international development, or a related discipline.
  • Proficiency in Excel is essential.
  • Fluency in English and French is required; knowledge of Arabic is preferred.
  • Experience in conducting desk-based research.
  • Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
  • Strong attention to detail and capacity to incorporate feedback.
  • Research experience in conflict studies or peacebuilding, particularly in the West and Central Africa regions, is advantageous.
  • Familiarity with the conflict landscape and key actors in the relevant countries.
  • Access to a computer, reliable internet, email, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

Application Process:

Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter outlining their qualifications, experience, and language skills through our career portal. Applications submitted through other means will not be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a two-hour assessment to evaluate their coding skills.

For further details about the project, please refer to our website. Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis.

Please check your spam folder for any correspondence regarding your application.

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