Egypt/North Africa Researcher 388 views0 applications

The project:

The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED) is a research project which records, publishes and analyses disaggregated data on violent political conflict. The data is publicly available along with information about the project at www.acleddata.com. The data is used for a range of purposes, from academic research on dynamics of conflict to informing diplomatic policy, and humanitarian and development work in conflict-affected contexts.

The role:

ACLED is recruiting an Egypt/North Africa Researcher to assist in the collection, review, and management of political violence and protest data across Egypt and North Africa. Researchers will work 15+ hours a week**. The work would begin in August 2019.

Collection of data is conducted by reviewing news, international organisation, NGO and security reports on a list of assigned countries, and recording the incidents of political violence into an Excel template. Researchers will focus on coding events to provide holistic coverage of current political violence, ranging from protests to battles.

Review and management of data involves ensuring the quality, consistency, and reliability of the data produced. The role provides team members with experience in conducting detail-oriented tasks and producing and managing quantitative data.

Specific roles and responsibility:

Candidates who are selected will undergo extensive ACLED training. The training consists of several exercises. Candidates’ exercises will be scrutinized and only those who are performing at the required level will be retained as Researchers.

Following initial training and periodic meetings, most work is conducted remotely (team members may work from home, the library, etc.) and at any hours which are convenient, in accordance with set submission deadlines.

Remuneration:

Remuneration is 14USD per hour.

Skills and competencies:

ACLED is seeking applicants who have the following skills and experience:

• Familiarity with Excel (essential);
• Fluency in English AND Arabic (essential);
• Experience conducting desk-based research;
• Experience working to deadlines with limited supervision;
• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to receive and incorporate feedback;
• Research focus or professional experience in conflict research or peace-building in Egypt and North Africa is a strong advantage;
• Familiarity with conflict and actors in Egypt and North Africa;
• Skills to produce quantitative and qualitative analytical pieces and visualization of data (preferred).