South America Researcher

ACLED is a disaggregated data collection, analysis, and crisis mapping institution that informs journalism, academic research, and public discourse on conflict through real-time data and analysis on political violence and protest globally.

Location: Remote

Salary: 20 USD/hour

Responsibilities

• Assist in the collection, review, and management of political violence and protest data across Colombia and/or Brazil.
• Review news, international organization, NGO, and security reports on assigned countries.
• Record incidents of political violence into an Excel template.
• Code events to provide holistic coverage of current political violence, ranging from protests to battles.

Requirements

• University degree in international relations, political science, conflict studies, peacebuilding, international development, or related field.
• Familiarity with Excel.
• Fluency in English.
• Fluency in Portuguese and/or Spanish.
• Experience conducting desk-based research.
• Experience working to deadlines with limited supervision.
• High attention to detail and ability to incorporate feedback.
• Research focus or professional experience in conflict research or peace-building in South America, especially Colombia and/or Brazil.
• Familiarity with conflict dynamics and relevant actors in Colombia, Brazil, and South America.
• Access to a computer, reliable internet, email, and Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Extensive ACLED training.
• Potential continuation after initial period from June 2026 to June 2027, pending evaluation.

Additional Information

• This opportunity involves working with conflict-related media and reading about violent events.
• Candidates will undergo training and exercises; only those meeting the required level will be retained as Researchers.
• This is an entry-level, independent consultant role, approximately 20 hours per week.
• Work is fully remote, from any location with reliable internet.
• Applicants of any nationality are eligible.