Research and Analysis Advisor

Core responsibilities:

• Lead on identifying analysis, briefing papers and priority research areas focusing on donors and aid actors to highlight conflict sensitivity risks and opportunities in Sudan
• Ensure technically sound and relevant research and analysis that follows established research ethics and considers gender at every step
• Support, advise, review and edit analysis and research produced by CSF team members, partners and consultants
• Develop relationships and partnerships with actors and institutions working in or on Sudan to collaboratively produce conflict sensitivity-related analysis

This role creates positive change by supporting the integration of conflict sensitivity into the policies, practices, and programmes of aid actors in Sudan, helping to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives for people affected by conflict.

Required qualifications and experience:

• Master's degree in social science, political science, research methodology, sociology, anthropology and/or relevant topic with professional experience
• Knowledge in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, conflict sensitivity, conflict and political analysis, and governance
• In-depth knowledge of context and conflict dynamics in Sudan
• Demonstrated experience in research, policy and strategic analysis on conflict, security, peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity issues
• Excellent fluent/native English writing skills and capacity to produce high quality verbal briefs and written reports in English and Arabic

Compensation and terms:

• Grade F.0 salary in line with national salary scale
• Fixed-term contract until September 2026 with possibility of extension
• Standard working week of 37.5 hours
• Equal opportunities employer encouraging candidates from disadvantaged groups and candidates with disabilities to apply

Saferworld is an independent not-for-profit international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives since 1989. They work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and security, conduct research and analysis, and use evidence to improve local and national policies for peaceful societies.