Researcher

The SeeD Research (Centre for Sustainable Peace and Democratic Development) is a research organisation that developed research methods to understand social cohesion, drivers of conflict, and answer other research questions relating to development and peacebuilding. SeeD works with international development organisations, governments and civil society leaders to design and implement people-centered and evidence-based strategies for promoting peaceful, inclusive and resilient societies. Working in Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Asia, SeeD provides policy recommendations for social transformation, rooted in citizen engagement strategies and an empirical understanding of the behaviours of individuals, groups and communities. 

One of our core methodologies is a quantitative multidimensional survey tool called the SCORE (Social Cohesion and Reconciliation Index), which has deployed in several countries under several brands. You can read more about recent work in Ethiopia, South Sudan, the Ivory Coast, and Ukrain (make each country name to be a link to Ethiopia EPI report, South Sudan SCORE report, recent IC report, Ukraine SCORE report, and any others you think are relevant, maybe some from WA). 

Location: Global/Remote with travel required. (Strong preference for: Nicosia, Nairobi, Abidjan, Kyiv)

Languages: English (essential), any other language (desirable)

Duration: Annual with 6 months probation period

Level of Effort (LoE): 50%–100% depending on expertise and availability

Start Date: 1st August 2025

 

SeeD is seeking a Data Analyst and Researcher to join our team working on social, political, and psychological dynamics in conflict-affected and transitional countries including Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia, Moldova, Ukraine, and Somalia. Our work informs international agencies, governments, and NGOs responding to peacebuilding, governance, and development challenges worldwide.

The role involves both quantitative research responsibilities. The position-holder will conduct rigorous data analysis to uncover patterns driving conflict and social cohesion and contribute to designing and implementing research that shapes evidence-based policies and programs.

 

Essential Skills

• Excellent writing and communication skills in English.
• Demonstrated +3 years of experience in designing and conducting applied research in relevant fields.
• A masters degree or higher in political science, international relations, development studies, law or economics, or any other social science. Graduates of other relevant fields, who have some research background in any field, are also encouraged to apply;
• Good knowledge of quantitative data analysis and statistical analysis suites, and relevant languages (e.g., R, Python, SPSS – please specify level of knowledge of each of these in your application).
• Mastery of Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and other basic MS Office suite programs.
• Good data visualisation and presentation skills, alongside the ability to interpret data and reach relevant conclusions.
• Strong sense of responsibility, professionalism and thoroughness, attention to detail.
• Ability and eagerness to learn any relevant skills quickly and independently.
• Self-direction, self-learning, initiative, openness to new ways of working.
• Interest in social issues, political processes, peacebuilding, social psychology, etc.

Desirable Skills

• Capable of writing coherent and engaging reports based on quantitative results.
• Knowledge of general-purpose scripting or programming languages, e.g., Python.
• Ability to present research findings to a wider audience, successfully influencing and engaging stakeholders.
• Knowledge of any of the following languages: Arabic, Amharic, French, Russian, Somali, Swahili, Ukrainian, or any other languages should be highlighted
• PhD-level degree.
• Experience in researching issues related to: peacebuilding, good governance, social and economic development, intergroup relations, conflict resolution, social inclusion or other related topics.
• Experience managing teams of researchers and/or analysts should be mentioned in the application