South Asia Researcher

Job Summary

Assisting in the collection and management of political violence and protest data across South Asia, the part-time South Asia Researcher will work remotely for 15 to 20 hours per week, focusing on coding events and ensuring data quality while analyzing reports from various sources.

Key responsibilities

• Collect and record incidents of political violence by reviewing news and reports from assigned countries
• Ensure the quality, consistency, and reliability of the data produced
• Participate in extensive training and complete exercises to meet required performance levels

Required qualifications

• University degree in international relations, political science, conflict studies, or a related field
• Familiarity with Excel and fluency in English are essential
• Fluency in Bengali is highly preferred, with additional South Asian language proficiency being advantageous
• Experience conducting desk-based research and working to deadlines with limited supervision
• Knowledge of conflict dynamics in South Asia, particularly in Bangladesh, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan