Assistant Research Manager INTERNAL HIRE

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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.

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  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).

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    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.