Bahrain Researcher

The project:

The Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) Religion Project is a research project which records, publishes and analyzes disaggregated data on religious disorder and religious repression in a set of pilot countries. While the project is in the making, general information about ACLED can be found at www.acleddata.com. The data will be publicly available and aimed at being used for a range of purposes, from academic research on dynamics of religious disorder and repression to informing diplomatic policy, and humanitarian and development work.

The role:

ACLED-Religion is recruiting 1 Researcher to assist in the collection, review and management of religious repression data in Bahrain. The researcher must be available to work for at least 30 hours per week. This position is fully remote and can be done from any location with reliable internet service.

Collection of data is conducted by reviewing news, international organization, NGO and security reports on the assigned countries, and recording the incidents of religious repression into an Excel template. The researcher will focus on coding events to provide holistic coverage of current religious repression, ranging from forced disappearances to threats.

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.

Specific roles and responsibility:

The candidate who is selected will undergo extensive ACLED training. The training consists of several exercises. The candidate’s exercises will be scrutinized and they will be retained as a Researcher only if they are performing at the required level.

The initial consultancy period will be from November 2020 to June 2021. After this, continuation may be possible, pending performance and availability of funding.

Remuneration:

Remuneration is 14 USD per hour.

Skills and competencies:

ACLED is seeking applicants who have the following skills and experience:

• Familiarity with Excel (essential);
• Fluency in English (essential);
• Fluency in one or more of the following: Arabic (essential);
• 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 media monitoring, religious violence and repression or related areas is a strong advantage;
• Familiarity with the political, societal and religious contexts of the relevant countries;
• Skills to produce quantitative and qualitative analytical pieces and visualization of data (preferred);
• Access to a computer, a reliable internet connection, email, and the Microsoft Office Suite.