Application Guide
How to Apply for BeNeLux Researcher - Remote
at Armed Conflict Location & Event Data
🏢 About Armed Conflict Location & Event Data
ACLED is a leading data provider on political violence and protest globally, known for its rigorous methodology and impact on policy and humanitarian decisions. Working here means contributing to a mission that reduces violent conflict through data-driven insights.
About This Role
As a BeNeLux Researcher, you will collect and verify data on political violence and protests across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Luxembourg, ensuring high-quality, reliable information. Your work directly supports ACLED's goal of providing accurate data to inform decision-makers.
💡 A Day in the Life
A typical day involves scanning news reports from Dutch, French, and English sources for events like protests or clashes, then coding them into an Excel template. You'll review data for consistency, collaborate with the team via Slack, and manage your own deadlines for weekly submissions.
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🎯 Who Armed Conflict Location & Event Data Is Looking For
- Has a degree in international relations, political science, or conflict studies, with a strong understanding of the BeNeLux region's political and social dynamics.
- Is fluent in English, Dutch, and French, with excellent reading comprehension to analyze local news and reports.
- Possesses advanced Excel skills, including data entry, filtering, and validation, and can maintain consistency across large datasets.
- Demonstrates ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and conduct thorough desk research with limited supervision.
📝 Tips for Applying to Armed Conflict Location & Event Data
Highlight your multilingual proficiency by specifying your fluency level in English, Dutch, and French in your resume and cover letter.
Showcase your Excel skills by mentioning specific functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables) or experience with large datasets.
Provide examples of desk-based research projects, especially those involving conflict or political data, and mention any experience with coding or data collection methodologies.
Tailor your cover letter to explain why you're interested in ACLED's mission and how your regional knowledge of BeNeLux adds value.
Include a sample of your data entry work if possible (e.g., a cleaned dataset) to demonstrate attention to detail and consistency.
✉️ What to Emphasize in Your Cover Letter
["Emphasize your passion for conflict research and ACLED's impact on reducing violence.", 'Detail your language skills and how they enable you to access diverse local sources.', 'Describe your experience with data quality assurance and Excel, giving concrete examples.', 'Mention your ability to work remotely and independently, with examples of meeting deadlines.']
Generate Cover Letter →🔍 Research Before Applying
To stand out, make sure you've researched:
- → Review ACLED's methodology page to understand their coding rules and definitions.
- → Read recent ACLED reports on the BeNeLux region to see how data is used.
- → Familiarize yourself with key local news outlets in Dutch and French that cover political violence.
- → Explore ACLED's data dashboard to understand the output format and data fields.
💬 Prepare for These Interview Topics
Based on this role, you may be asked about:
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Submitting a generic cover letter that doesn't mention ACLED or the BeNeLux region.
- Overstating language proficiency without being able to back it up in the interview.
- Failing to demonstrate Excel skills beyond basic data entry; mention specific functions or experience.
📅 Application Timeline
⏰ Deadline: June 21, 2026
We recommend applying at least a few days early to avoid last-minute technical issues.
Typical hiring timeline:
Application Review
1-2 weeks
Initial Screening
Phone call or written assessment
Interviews
1-2 rounds, usually virtual
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