Job ID: 318406

Yemen Researcher - Remote

Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED)

Location: Yemen

Apply by: 03 Nov 2026

Relevant Sectors

Administration, Management, Finance/Accounting, Procurement

Monitoring, Evaluation, Policy, Research, Analysis

ACLED (Armed Conflict Location & Event Data) is an independent, impartial conflict and protest monitoring organization providing real-time data and analysis on violent conflict and protest in all countries and territories across the world.

ACLED is looking for a Yemen Researcher to assist in the collection, review and management of political violence and protest data across Yemen. This is an entry-level, independent consultancy that is fully remote and can be done from any location with reliable internet service. Researchers must be available for a minimum of 30 to 40 hours per week and may need to make submissions mid-week and on weekends. The opportunity is open to nationals of any country, but candidates must be based in Asia or Americas time zones.

Responsibilities:

Collect data by reviewing news, international organization, NGO and security reports on assigned countries, recording incidents of political violence (from protests to battles) in an Excel template.
Review and manage data to ensure quality, consistency and reliability.
Provide team members with detail-oriented support and produce and manage quantitative data.

Selected candidates will undergo extensive ACLED training, consisting of several exercises; only those delivering at the required level will be retained. The initial consultancy period runs from 30 October 2026 to 30 June 2027, with possible continuation subject to quality of deliverables and funding. The role involves working with conflict-related media and reading about violent events.

Remuneration: 20 USD per hour.

Requirements:

University degree in international relations, political science, conflict studies, peacebuilding, international development, or a related field
Familiarity with Excel (essential)
Fluency in English (essential)
Fluency in Arabic (essential)
Experience conducting desk-based research
Experience working to deadlines with limited supervision
High level of attention to detail and ability to incorporate feedback
Research focus or professional experience in conflict research or peace-building in the Middle East, or country-specific studies, is a strong advantage
Familiarity with conflict and actors in the relevant countries
Access to a computer, reliable internet connection, email, and the Microsoft Office Suite

HOW TO APPLY:

Submit a CV and cover letter detailing qualifications, experience and language proficiency through the ACLED career portal (https://acleddata.com/careers/). Only applications received through the career portal will be reviewed. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be asked to complete a two-hour coding aptitude exercise.