Associate Researcher Resident

Skills

About the Role

You will coordinate research activities and local partners in the Lake Chad Basin, oversee surveys and data collection, conduct interviews and focus groups, produce analytical outputs, share findings, and finalize de-identified data and research materials.

Requirements

• Advanced degree in international affairs, social science, international law, public administration, disarmament and arms control, international security, peace studies, conflict studies, or a related field, or a bachelor's degree plus two years of relevant experience
• At least two years of experience in research or research project management
• Experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods, literature reviews, and policy research
• Experience in the Lake Chad Basin
• Fluency in English and French
• Microsoft Office proficiency
• Experience in conflict prevention, reintegration, disarmament, peacebuilding, or development
• Research project management experience
• Excellent drafting, editing, and publication-layout experience
• Completion of the BSAFE online course

Responsibilities

• Finalize surveys for the Lake Chad Basin and North West Nigeria
• Design and oversee research plans with local research partners
• Coordinate and support local research partners
• Build relationships with government, research, local, and UN partners
• Oversee data collection, enumerator training design, and data monitoring
• Conduct interviews, focus groups, and survey rollout activities
• Produce and review transcripts
• Contribute to cross-case analysis and analytical products
• Produce findings reports and oversee translation and design
• Present findings and support dissemination events
• Finalize surveys, codebooks, and de-identified data for public sharing

Hiring Process

Assessment exercise, which may be followed by a competency-based interview.