Field Researcher – Violent Conflict Data Collection

Education
Edo State
August 31, 2025
Full Time

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Job Description

Nextier is a multi-competency public service advisory firm and think tank with experience bringing diverse actors together to address governance problems in highly complex environments. Nextier has core competencies in policy research, strategy, finance, monitoring and evaluation, and strategic communication. Nextier consultants bring deep knowledge of their industries; deliver rigorous analysis, and present pragmatic solutions to produce practical, sustainable, and high impact results.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Field Researcher – Violent Conflict Data Collection

Locations: Benue, Edo, Enugu, Kaduna, Katsina, Ondo, Plateau, Taraba & Zamfara
Duration: 6 Months with possibility of extension
Reporting to: Research Lead / Project Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time

Purpose of the Assignment

  • The Field Researcher will collect, verify, and report violent conflict incidents in their state of residence.
  • This includes liaising with community stakeholders, attending key events, monitoring local news, and providing detailed, timely, and accurate reports.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monitor and document violent conflict incidents in the assigned state.
  • Collect primary data through interviews with key informants (community leaders, security agencies, local journalists, victims, and eyewitnesses).
  • Ensure timely and accurate submission of data through designated reporting tools/platforms.
  • Cross-verify and triangulate data with multiple sources to ensure credibility.
  • Participate in periodic training, team meetings, and reviews.
  • Adhere to the Do No Harm principle by ensuring informed consent, safeguarding confidentiality, and conducting all activities in a conflict-sensitive and culturally respectful.

Required Qualifications and Experience

  • Applicants must hold a higher education qualification (NCE, OND, HND, or B.Sc.).
  • Resident of one of the target states: Kaduna, Plateau, Benue, Katsina, Taraba, Zamfara, Ondo, Enugu, and Edo States (state of residence must match state of application).
  • Robust grassroots network with access to community leaders, security actors, CSOs, media, and peace committees.
  • Membership or affiliation with reporting bodies (e.g., local civil society groups, community-based organisations, peace networks, or journalist associations).
  • Previous experience in field research, data collection, or community engagement (preferably related to peacebuilding, security, or development).
  • Strong familiarity with the local conflict context, stakeholders, and terrain.
  • Fluency in English and relevant local languages spoken in the state.
  • Ability to use smartphones or tablets for data entry and reporting.
  • Strong ethical standards and respect for local cultural norms.

Desirable Skills:

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong analytical and report-writing abilities.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Basic understanding of digital data collection tools (e.g., KoboToolbox, ODK, Google Forms).
  • Commitment to non-partisan and neutral data collection.

Deliverables:

  • Verified incident reports submitted daily/weekly/monthly.
  • Key informant interview summaries (where necessary).
  • Regular conflict trend summaries and hotspot updates.
  • Attendance and contributions to all required virtual or physical trainings/briefings.

Application Closing Date
24th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: recruitment@thenextier.com using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.

Note 
Interested and qualified candidates should send the following:

  • A cover letter indicating the applications state and outlining the motivation and suitability for the role.
  • An updated CV (maximum two pages).
  • At least one reference from a previous fieldwork engagement (if available).

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