ACLED is recruiting a Myanmar Researcher to assist in the collection, review and management of political violence and protest data across Myanmar. Researchers must be available for** 35 to 40** hours per week. This position is fully remote and can be done from any location with reliable internet service. This is an entry level contractor position.
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.
Please note that this position involves working with conflict-related media and reading about violent events.
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 **1 June 2024 **to 30 June 2025. After this, continuation may be possible, pending performance and availability of funding.
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 Burmese (essential);
- Working knowledge of another Asian language (preferred); Korean, Thai, and Chinese
- 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 in conflict research or peace-building in East Asia generally, 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 the Microsoft Office Suite.