Lusophone Africa Researcher

• 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

• 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

• 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