About ACLED

At ACLED, we provide accurate, accessible and timely data and analysis to better inform decisions that reduce violent conflict. We cover the globe with our data collection and analysis, offering local insights for global questions. We are a remote organization with researchers and partners located across all crises and conflicts.

The Role

ACLED is recruiting a Senior Analyst, Europe & Central Asia to work within the Analysis Department, reporting directly to the Analysis Manager.

This is a full-time position. It is fully remote and can be done from any location with reliable internet service.

For more information, please review the Applicant FAQs.

Role & Responsibilities

The Senior Analyst will be responsible for the following tasks:

Analysis

• Design and implement original research projects to ensure ACLED’s impact and innovation.

• Provide region-specific contributions to thematic or global outputs.

• Oversee the production of other regional outputs, while coordinating with the Global Data Collection and the Data Science teams as necessary.

• Provide expert commentary and analysis for outputs produced by the External Affairs team.

Data Management

• Coordinate with the Global Data Collection and the Data Science teams to support data collection, review, and enrichment.

• Coordinate with the Global Data Collection and the Methodology teams to address methodological issues and provide expert advice.

• Contribute to improving regional coverage of ACLED data, by identifying new local sources or partners in Europe and Central Asia.

Outreach

• Provide expert analysis for donors and stakeholders.

• Provide expert commentary for media organizations.

• Attend briefings, conferences, and other events to disseminate ACLED’s research and promote ACLED’s work as necessary.

• Maintain or establish relations with existing and prospective partners, in coordination with the Global Data Collection and the Grants & Development teams.

• Provide data analysis training for external partners, as required.

Project Management

• When necessary, manage other team members, by providing guidance and direction on analysis, data and outreach-related tasks.

• Support the Analysis Management and the Grants & Development teams to develop new project ideas and funding proposals to advance ACLED’s strategic priorities.

• Under the direction of the Analysis Manager and contingent on funding, act as a technical lead for externally funded special projects or conflict observatories in the Europe and Central Asia regions.

Other

• Take part in and contribute to ACLED internal meetings.

• Assist the Analysis Management team, as required.

• Other administrative, coordination, and communications tasks, as required.

Skills and competencies

Core analytical skills

• Extensive knowledge of politics and society in Europe and Central Asia.

• Demonstrated track record in producing research on conflict, security, and political violence in Europe and/or Central Asia.

• Minimum of five (5) years of work experience in government, academia, international organizations, NGOs, or journalism.

• Master’s Degree in Political Science/Social Sciences/Geography/Sociology focused on conflict studies, or equivalent.

• Demonstrated familiarity with ACLED’s dataset.

• Demonstrated track record in analyzing and processing data into coherent narratives.

• Demonstrated ability to use data analysis and visualization softwares.

• Familiarity with local organizations working to report and document human rights’ violations and/or collect conflict data.

Professional & Leadership Competencies

• A high level of attention to detail and the ability to receive and incorporate feedback.

• Experience working in a team, under tight deadlines, and with limited supervision.

Communication & Language

• Fluency in English.

• Fluency in Russian is highly desired.

• Strong critical thinking and data analysis skills.

• Strong writing, editing, and oral communication skills.

How to apply

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter detailing your qualifications and experience, through this link.

Further information is available online at acleddata.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are advised to apply early. Please make sure to check your spam folder for correspondence.