Mozambique Research Assistant

The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data organization (ACLED) is a disaggregated data collection, analysis, and crisis mapping institution. The ACLED team collects conflict information, conducts analysis to describe, explore, and test conflict scenarios, and makes both data and analysis openly accessible. ACLED's work informs journalism, academic research, and public discourse on conflict, and supports practitioners and policymakers worldwide. ACLED is the highest-quality and most widely used real-time data and analysis source on political violence and protest globally.

Specific Deliverables

Analysis

• Under the direction of the Southeast Africa Senior Analyst, contribute to ACLED analysis by (co)authoring original outputs focusing on Mozambique, especially for the Mozambique Conflict Monitor.
• Support the Southeast Africa Senior Analyst through data analysis and visualization.
• Support the Southeast Africa Senior Analyst with reviewing literature and material relevant to analysis projects.
• Support the Southeast Africa Senior Analyst with other analysis and data-related tasks as required.
• Liaise with partners in the Mozambique Conflict Monitor to verify information on recent events in Northern Mozambique.

Outreach and Data Literacy

• Under the supervision of the Southeast Africa Senior Analyst, prepare expert commentary and analysis for outputs produced by the External Affairs team.
• Under the supervision of the Southeast Africa Senior Analyst, prepare content to provide expert advice to donors and stakeholders upon request.
• Provide support to answering data-related requests from external parties.

• Experience in conflict analysis.

• Knowledge of politics and conflict in Mozambique.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science/Social Sciences/Geography/Conflict Studies or other subjects relevant to this position required, Master’s degree preferred.

• Familiarity working with ACLED data preferred.

• Knowledge of Tableau or other data analysis software is a plus.

• Fluency in English. Working knowledge of Portuguese is a plus.

• Strong critical thinking and analysis skills. 

• Strong writing skills.

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

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

• Access to a computer, a reliable internet connection, email address, and the Microsoft Office Suite.

To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, and salary requirements. 

Further information on ACLED is available online at acleddata.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are advised to apply early.