BeNeLux Researcher - REMOTE
This a Full Remote job, the offer is available from: Europe 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 consultancy opportunity: ACLED is looking for a BeNeLux researcher to assist in the collection, review and management of political violence and protest data across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg. The researcher must be available for 25 hours per week. This opportunity is fully remote and can be done from any location with reliable internet service. This is an entry-level, independent contractor opportunity, and may require submissions both on mid-week and on weekends. This position is open to nationals of any country. For more information, please review the Applicant FAQs. Collection of data is conducted by reviewing news, international organization, NGO and security reports on a list of assigned countries, and recording the incidents of political violence into an Excel template. Researchers will focus on coding events to provide holistic coverage of current political violence, ranging from protests to battles. Review and management of data involves ensuring the quality, consistency and reliability of the data produced. The role provides team members with experience conducting detail-oriented tasks, and producing and managing quantitative data. Specific roles and responsibility: Candidates who are selected will undergo extensive ACLED training. The training consists of several exercises. Candidates' exercises will be scrutinized and only those who are performing at the required level will be retained as Researchers. For those selected, the initial consultancy period will be from September 2025 to June 2026. Please note that this opportunity involves working with conflict-related media and reading about violent events. Remuneration: Remuneration is 20 USD per hour. Skills and competencies: ACLED is seeking applicants who have the following skills and experience:
- University degree in conflict studies, peacebuilding, international development, or related field;
- Familiarity with Excel (essential);
- Fluency in English (essential);
- Fluency in Dutch and French (essential)
- Fluency in German (preferred);
- Experience conducting desk-based research;
- Experience working to deadlines with limited supervision;
- A high level of attention to detail and ability to receive and incorporate feedback;
- Research focus or professional experience related to political, social, and/or protest movements in Germany or country-specific studies is a strong advantage;
- Familiarity with conflict and actors in the relevant countries;
- Access to a computer, a reliable internet connection, email, and a recent version of the Microsoft Office Suite.
Applications: To apply, please submit a CV and cover letter detailing qualifications, experience and language proficiency to our career portal. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates are advised to apply as soon as possible. We will only review applications received through our career portal, so please make sure to use the application form on the portal. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a two-hour exercise as part of the evaluation of their coding aptitude. Further information is available online at acleddata.com. Please make sure to check your spam folder for correspondence. This offer from "Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Project (ACLED)" has been enriched by Jobgether.com and got a 84% flex score. Apply tot his job Apply To this Job