Conflict Analyst at Search For Common Ground’s International

Summary of Position

The Conflict Analyst will keep track of the unfolding social, political and conflict dynamics of the country and will provide analytical real time conflict analysis. S/he will consolidate and prepare weekly conflict analysis reports to inform the program, partners, donors and other stakeholders.

S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Country Director and in close coordination with the program teams and partners. The position could be based in Abuja, Jos or Maiduguri and will frequent travel to the field.

Major duties and responsibilities

• Prepare weekly conflict analysis reports based on the review and analysis of news, incident reports from the staff and partners, interviews will key informants, and information collected from SFCG Nigeria’s early warning systems put in place;
• Prepare specific conflict analysis reports on a periodic basis, either thematic or geographic focus based in the need and relevance;
• Serve as a hub for reporting of incidents from staff and partners;
• Carry out specific research and studies;
• Meet with the government, civil society, security, donor, media and private sector on a regular basis to collect necessary information and intelligence;
• Provide advice to the Country Director on programs team on unfolding conflict dynamics; and
• Contribute to the proposal and report writing processes by writing the context analysis section.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Master’s degree in conflict and peacebuilding studies, international relations, political sciences or related fields;
• Deep understanding of the social, political and conflict dynamics in Nigeria;
• Demonstrated skills of using different conflict analysis frameworks;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Knowledge using qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools;
• Knowledge of early warning systems;
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace; and
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.

This position is only open to Nigerian national.