Researcher

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Ukraine Researcher for ACLED managing political violence and protest data. Fully remote opportunity requiring detail-oriented data collection and analysis across Ukraine.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist in the collection, review and management of political violence and protest data across Ukraine.
  • Collection of data by reviewing news, international organization, NGO and security reports.
  • Recording the incidents of political violence into an Excel template.
  • Focus on coding events to provide holistic coverage of current political violence, ranging from protests to battles.
  • 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.
  • Candidates selected will undergo extensive ACLED training consisting of several exercises.

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 Ukrainian and Russian (essential).
  • Experience conducting desk-based research.
  • Experience working with data.
  • 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 Eastern Europe generally, or country-specific studies focused on Ukraine is a strong advantage.
  • Familiarity with conflict and actors in the relevant countries.
  • Access to a computer, a reliable internet connection, email, and the Microsoft Office Suite.