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- South Asia Researcher at ACLED assisting in the collection and management of political violence and protest data across South Asia. Fully remote entry-level consultancy opportunity with flexible hours.
Responsibilities
- Assist in the collection, review and management of political violence and protest data across the South Asia region.
- Conduct data collection by reviewing news, international organization, NGO and security reports on a list of assigned countries.
- Record incidents of political violence into an Excel template.
- Ensure the quality, consistency and reliability of the data produced.
- Provide team members with experience conducting detail-oriented tasks, and producing and managing quantitative data.
- Complete a two-hour exercise as part of the evaluation of coding aptitude.
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 Bengali (highly preferred).
- Fluency in at least one or more major South Asian languages, including Urdu, Pashto, Dari, and Hindi (preferred);
- Experience conducting desk-based research.
- Experience working to deadlines with limited supervision.
- A 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 South Asia region generally, or country-specific studies in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India and Afghanistan is a strong advantage.
- Familiarity with conflict dynamics and relevant actors in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan (essential), and in the larger South Asia region (preferred).
- Experience in media monitoring or related areas is advantageous.
- Access to a computer, a reliable internet connection, email, and the Microsoft Office Suite.
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