Social Cohesion in Yemen – Research and Analysis Support (Service provider)

Based in Brussels and active in over a dozen countries, the European Institute of Peace (www.eip.org) is an independent organisation working collaboratively with the parties to the conflict, those who represent people suffering from insecurity or at risk of violence, as well as European decision-makers and the conflict prevention, resolution and mediation community.

We provide practical experience, technical expertise, and policy advice on conflict resolution. We use a variety of tools to help us do this, including analysis, mapping and design of peace processes and agreements, facilitating policy discussions, and proposing practical engagement, for example through inclusive dialogue and mediation support.

Are you captivated by our innovative approach to peace, and do you want to contribute to the mission of our institute? Do you share our vision for a world where people live in safety and peace because conflicts and grievances are resolved through inclusive dialogue and lasting political agreements?

We are looking for a service provider or company for the Research and Analysis Support role that will operate under the direction of the Head of the Steering Group of the Pathways for Reconciliation in Yemen Platform (the Platform) and the Institute’s Conflict Justice and Reconciliation (CJR) programme staff. The Platform is an independent national initiative represented by people from across Yemen working to articulate and represent the concerns, interests, and opinions of Yemenis on reconciliation and peace. Working through local coordinators from governorates across Yemen, the Pathways for Reconciliation Platform aims to engage and amplify the voices of Yemenis beyond the powerful elites, thus making the process of achieving settlement to the conflict inclusive, legitimate and sustainable. The Institute’s Conflict Justice and Reconciliation programme seeks to enhance the prospect that peace settlements succeed by identifying key rights-based issues which are a priority for important segments of the population and tailors ways for peacemaking efforts to address them promptly.

The Research and Analysis Support’s primary purpose is to, in coordination with the Platform Steering Group and Institute’s CJR team, process and analyse data collected during a Platform led field consultation process on the impact of the conflict on Social Cohesion in Yemen and draft a results report. The Research and Analysis Support will be responsible for handling Arabic-language data and contributing to the generation of insights to support the objectives of the process.

You will

• Conduct a qualitative and quantitative analysis of data retrieved from a field consultation process related to social cohesion in Yemen through informal focus group discussions (+/- 2500 participants) and up to 8 governorate level community dialogues conducted and draft a results report in coordination with the project team.
• In coordination with the project team, transcribe, translate, and code Arabic-language data from interviews, focus groups, and surveys.
• Collaborate with the research team to ensure data quality and integrity.
• Assist in organizing and managing datasets for analysis.
• Contribute to the preparation of reports, presentations, and other materials based on research findings.
• Participate in regular coordination meetings in relation to the social cohesion activity.
• Undertake any other related tasks assigned by the project team.

Your skills and experience

• Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in peace and conflict studies, international relations, social sciences, or another relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in policy-oriented research as well as previous experience in qualitative and quantitative data processing and analysis, ideally in relation to conflict- and security-related matters.
• Relevant experience in writing research papers, briefs, or similar outputs.
• Good knowledge about the political and conflict context in Yemen and/or prior experience working on Yemen is desirable.
• Prior work experience in or relating to fragile and conflict-affected countries is desired.
• Knowledge of statistical software (Excel).
• Excellent written and verbal skills in both English and (Yemen) Arabic.
• Previous experience in qualitative and quantitative data processing and analysis
• Excellent research and analytical skills, rigorous and critical mindset.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Analytical thinking, planning, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a small team, operate effectively under pressure and comply with deadlines
• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with colleagues from different backgrounds and cultures, strong interpersonal skills.
• Must have computer and internet access.

What we are offering

Consultancy contract from July to September 2024.