Job Description
About Us
We are a global leader in disaggregated data collection, analysis, and crisis mapping. Our team is dedicated to gathering conflict information, conducting comprehensive analyses, and making both data and insights freely accessible to the public. Our work is widely recognized and frequently used to inform journalism, academic research, public discussions on conflict, and to support practitioners and policymakers. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality and most widely used real-time data and analysis on political violence and protest worldwide.
The Role
We are currently seeking a part-time researcher focused on the BeNeLux region to assist with the collection, review, and management of data on political violence and protests across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. This role requires a commitment of 25 hours per week and is fully remote, allowing you to work from any location with a reliable internet connection. As a researcher, you will be responsible for submitting your work weekly, typically on Saturdays or Sundays. This is an entry-level, contractor position.
In this role, you will collect data by reviewing news reports, international organization documents, NGO publications, and security updates for your assigned countries. Your work will involve recording incidents of political violence into an Excel template, with a focus on coding events to ensure comprehensive coverage of ongoing political violence, from protests to conflicts.
You will also be responsible for reviewing and managing data to ensure its quality, consistency, and reliability. This position offers the opportunity to gain experience in detail-oriented tasks and quantitative data management.
Responsibilities
Participate in extensive training, including exercises to assess and enhance your skills.
For selected candidates, the initial contract will run from September 2024 to June 2025.
Please note that this role involves working with conflict-related media and may require reading about violent events.
Compensation
The hourly rate for this position is $20 USD.
Skills and Qualifications
We are looking for candidates who possess the following skills and experience:
A university degree in conflict studies, peacebuilding, international development, or a related field.
Strong proficiency in Excel (essential).
Fluency in English, Dutch, and French (essential).
Fluency in German is a plus.
Experience in desk-based research.
Ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
A keen attention to detail and openness to feedback.
Experience or focus on political, social, and/or protest movements in Germany or specific country studies is highly desirable.
Familiarity with conflict dynamics and key actors in the relevant countries.
Access to a computer, a reliable internet connection, and a recent version of Microsoft Office Suite.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your qualifications, experience, and language proficiency through our career portal. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Please note that we will only review applications submitted through our career portal. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a two-hour exercise as part of the selection process.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $ 20.00 Per Hour
Job Tags
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