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- Yemen Researcher collecting and coding political-violence and protest data for ACLED, a global conflict-monitoring organization. Reviewing conflict reports and managing quantitative datasets remotely.
Responsibilities
- Collect, review, and manage political violence and protest data across Yemen
- Review news, international organization, NGO, and security reports
- Record political-violence incidents in an Excel template
- Code events ranging from protests to battles to provide holistic coverage of current political violence
- Ensure the quality, consistency, and reliability of produced data
- Submit deliverables mid-week and on weekends as required
- Complete extensive ACLED training and exercises
- Provide detail-oriented quantitative data production and management
Requirements
- University degree in international relations, political science, conflict studies, peacebuilding, international development, or related field
- Familiarity with Excel (essential)
- Fluency in English (essential)
- Fluency in Arabic (essential)
- Experience conducting desk-based research
- Experience working to deadlines with limited supervision
- High level of attention to detail and ability to receive and incorporate feedback
- Research focus or professional experience in conflict research or peace-building in the Middle East generally, or country-specific studies is a strong advantage
- Familiarity with conflict and actors in the relevant countries
- Access to a computer, reliable internet connection, email, and Microsoft Office Suite
- Availability for a minimum of 35 to 40 hours per week
- Ability to work with conflict-related media and read about violent events
- Nationals of any country may apply
- Successful completion of ACLED training exercises at the required level
- Ability to complete a two-hour coding aptitude exercise if shortlisted
Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement
- Extensive ACLED training
- Potential consultancy continuation after 30 June 2027, pending evaluation and funding
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