Impact Researcher: Lake Chad Basin (Remote)

UNIDIR; Genf; Remote; CHF 50,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

UNIDIR invites applications for an Associate Researcher (Resident) to support the Managing Exits from Armed Conflict project in the Lake Chad Basin. The position is remote, temporary (5 months with possible extension), and 100% FTE with remuneration depending on location.

Starting as soon as possible, the role involves coordinating research activities and delivering analytical outputs for policy audiences. Applicants should hold a master’s degree (or bachelor’s with two years’ experience) and

Qualifications

• Advanced university qualification (master’s degree or equivalent) in international affairs, social science, international law, public administration, disarmament and arms control, international security, peace studies, conflict studies or a related field is required.
• A bachelor’s degree, in addition to two years of relevant work experience, is considered in lieu of a master’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate research activities in the Lake Chad Basin region and oversee the development of analytical outputs.
• Design and oversee data collection and enumerator training.
• Conduct interviews and focus groups and assist with survey rollout across the region.
• Produce transcripts and review those produced by other researchers.
• Contribute to cross‑case analyses and disseminate findings to practitioners and policymakers.
• Maintain relationships with government, research, UN partners and local researchers.
• Document project rollout and produce findings reports for diverse audiences.
• Help message findings via social media and feedback loops with study respondents.

Skills

Research methods

Policy research

Project management

Microsoft Office

English & French

Education

Master's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UNIDIR invites applications for an Associate Researcher (Resident) to support the Managing Exits from Armed Conflict project in the Lake Chad Basin. The position is remote, temporary (5 months with possible extension), and 100% FTE with remuneration depending on location.

Starting as soon as possible, the role involves coordinating research activities and delivering analytical outputs for policy audiences. Applicants should hold a master’s degree (or bachelor’s with two years’ experience) and