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Assistant Research Manager - INTERNAL RECRUITMENT

unlimited holidays - extra holidays - extra parental leave - long remote period allowed
Remote: 
Full Remote
Work from: 
Anywhere, United States

Offer summary

Qualifications:

Good understanding of ACLED methodology, Strong analytical and problem solving skills, Solid understanding of Excel, (with basic formulas) and Tableau, Experience working in conflict research or peacebuilding (preferred).

Key responsabilities:

  • Review resources, news media, database updates, and desk files
  • Conduct data review, quality assurance, coding work, and database management
  • Provide assistance and content for project reports and research
  • Fill in for the Research Manager when necessary
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Job description

ACLED is starting an open call for the Assistant Research Manager positions. Please note that this position is open only to current ACLED team members. 


Position responsibilities:


  •  Reviewing resources and familiarising themselves with ACLED guides, FAQs, and other materials; 
  •  Preparing for training and participating in training on the cleaning, review, and coding of data,as the role requires;
  •  Reviewing news media and other source reports available online for information on violent conflict and political unrest in a set of allocated countries; 
  •  Monitoring the emergence of new actors, regimes, and significant political developments in a set of allocated countries, and proposing revisions to the project’s actor file and regime year’s database as required;
  • Managing and organizing regional desk files and documents;
  • Cleaning and organizing data lists, such as for regional actors and locations;
  • Undertaking general quality assurance tasks provided by the Research Manager;
  •  Reviewing and integrating feedback into ongoing coding efforts and data work; 
  •  Assisting with data review and cleaning as required; 
  •  Contributing analytical content to the project’s reports, or other research if required;
  • Performing sourcing and coding work if needed;
  • Assisting with the management of the regional desk;
  • Filling in for the Research Manager when needed.


ACLED is seeking applicants who meet the following requirements:


  • Good understanding of ACLED methodology (essential);
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills (essential);
  • Experience with management and providing feedback (preferred);
  • Solid understanding of Excel, including basic formulas, (essential) and Tableau (preferred); 
  • Excellent command of English;
  • Experience working to deadlines with limited supervision;
  • A high level of attention to detail (essential) and ability to receive and incorporate feedback;
  • Research focus or professional experience in conflict research or peacebuilding (preferred).


To apply, please send your CV and cover letter. Please note that this is an open call and the applications will be considered as ARM positions become available. 

Required profile

Experience

Spoken language(s):
English
Check out the description to know which languages are mandatory.

Other Skills

  • Verbal Communication Skills
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Problem Solving
  • Detail Oriented
  • Teamwork

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