Lusophone Africa Researcher

ACLED

. Collect, review, and manage political violence and protest data across Angola, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Sao Tome and Principe .

Posted 9/28/2026contractRemoteMid-LevelSenior💰 $20 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in collecting and analyzing political violence data, with a strong focus on accuracy and detail. Proficient in conducting desk-based research and familiar with conflict dynamics in specific African regions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Political Violence Data ManagementDesk-Based Research ExperienceFluency in EnglishFluency in PortugueseACLED Training Completion

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Hard Skills

Data CollectionData AnalysisExcel ProficiencyCoding EventsAttention to Detail

Soft Skills

Ability to Incorporate FeedbackTime ManagementIndependent Work

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Office SuiteEmailReliable Internet Connection

Industry Keywords

Conflict ResearchPeacebuildingPolitical ScienceInternational RelationsNGO Reports

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect, review, and manage political violence and protest data across Angola, Cape Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, and Sao Tome and Principe
Review news, international organization, NGO, and security reports for assigned countries
Record political violence incidents in an Excel template
Code events to provide holistic coverage of current political violence, from protests to battles
Ensure the quality, consistency, and reliability of produced data
Submit deliverables mid-week and on weekends as needed
Complete extensive ACLED training exercises
Work as an independent consultant during the initial consultancy period from 9 November 2026 to 30 June 2027

Requirements

What you’ll need

University degree in international relations, political science, conflict studies, peacebuilding, international development, or related field
Familiarity with Excel (essential)
Fluency in English (essential)
Fluency in Portuguese (essential)
Experience conducting desk-based research
Experience working to deadlines with limited supervision
High level of attention to detail and ability to receive and incorporate feedback
Research focus or professional experience in conflict research or peace-building in the region generally, or country-specific studies is a strong advantage
Familiarity with conflict and actors in the relevant countries
Access to a computer, reliable internet connection, email, and Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to work with conflict-related media and read about violent events
Availability for a minimum of 10 to 15 hours per week
Successful completion of ACLED training exercises at the required level
Ability to complete a two-hour coding aptitude exercise if shortlisted
Open to nationals of any country

Benefits

Comp & perks

Fully remote work from any location with reliable internet service
Flexible minimum availability of 10 to 15 hours per week
Extensive ACLED training
Potential continuation after 30 June 2027, pending evaluation of quality of deliverables and availability of funding