Role Information:
Job Title: Consultant Peacebuilding Research Manager
Location: Flexible with regular visits to Sudan (if possible) and South Sudan of at least a month for
each visit.
Report: Project Programme Managers and the CEO in the UK.
Type of contract: This position is open to both national and international candidates. Salary: Daily rate of €280 EUR gross of tax depending on experience
Hours: This is a consultant role and we envisage that the successful candidate will work on specific sub-projects with agreed timescales and specified outcomes and outputs. This is not a fulltime, permanent role.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for leading different stages of conflict-related research
• Leading different stages of conflict-related research and evaluation projects, including design, data collection, analysis, reporting and dissemination phases
• Analysing the result of Concordis’ consultations to understand and present the nuances of
conflict dynamics
• Collaborate with the research team of national staff to design the consultation methodology and to craft interview questions and focus group themes that will produce clear quantitative and qualitative datasets
• Collate, clean and analyse the quantitative and qualitative data and interpret findings
• Engage actively with the research team during and after their consultation, ironing out any
issues arising and gaining further nuance and analysis from them
• Write reports for a range of audiences, presenting policy recommendations and the evidence- base behind them, in a way that is clear, professional and persuasive in a timely manner
• Contribute to the critical review, analysis and publication of reports, articles and data
• Conduct in-depth literature reviews using a variety of secondary sources
Support Project Development
• Support the development of new projects, including developing concepts and contributing to drafting proposals for grants that will fund ongoing peacebuilding work
• Contribute to the development of Concordis’ peacebuilding methodology, including research techniques, data analysis, monitoring and evaluation
Person Specification:
Essential:
• Named (co)author in high-quality and published reports relating to peacebuilding, conflict analysis or similar;
• At least five years’ peacebuilding experience (practical or academic);
• Exceptional level of written English
• Demonstrable experience of processing and undertaking statistical analysis of large quantitative and qualitative datasets using various software (e.g. SPSS, ATLAS, STATA);
• Able to write reports, in a range of styles, that capture the complex nuances of conflict, then communicate them in a way that is clear, concise and persuasive;
• Proven experience of delivering analysis and reports in a timely manner;
• Personal efficiency, resourcefulness, organisational ability and the ability to be flexible and maintain good humour in challenging circumstances;
• Awareness of cultural diversity and political sensitivities and ability to address such issues with tact, diplomacy and sensitivity;
• Commitment to Concordis’ mission, principles, values (available at https://concordis.international/mission-and-values )
Desirable:
• Experience of working in the Sudanese/South Sudanese Region
• Fluent in Arabic or other local dialects
• Focus group or interview facilitation skills
Application Information:
How to apply:
Applications will only be considered if they are submitted as follows:
Submit your resume and a cover letter as two separate documents. The cover letter should be no longer than two pages and explain:
• Why you are interested in the post and why you’d like to work for Concordis
• How your skills and experience make you a good fit for the person specification
• What languages you can use to a professional level, including verbally and in writing.
• Name published reports (preferably including links to the reports) on peacebuilding, conflict analysis or similar where you’ve been a named (co)author
• Describe research you’ve undertaken and published relating to peacebuilding analysis
• Describe your experience of undertaking statistical analysis of large datasets
• Give examples of how you’ve tailored your publications for a range of audiences
The document must be saved in PDF format in the following format:
Your first name-Your last name–Name of the document–Date (mmyy), e.g. John-Smith-CV-0524 Please send both documents to hr@concordis.international with an email title of SASS Research Mgr.
Deadline :
Closing Date: Midnight Sunday 19Th October 2025
Selection process:
All online applications submitted will receive an automatic response acknowledging receipt but we regret that we are unable to enter into individual correspondence with unsuccessful candidates. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
Declaration of equality:
Concordis International is committed to treating all people equally and with respect, regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion or belief, gender or sexual orientation. We actively promote equality and diversity and seek to recruit people of all ages, genders, ethnicities, and backgrounds to support our peacebuilding mission.
Queries:
If you have any queries or you would like an informal discussion about this opportunity, please contact
the HR team by email on hr@concordis.international and we’d be happy to help.
We will keep your personal data carefully and within the requirements of the General Data Protection Regulations.
This organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All offers of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks including satisfactory references and appropriate screening. This includes criminal records checks, review of sanctions and proscribed groups lists.
Concordis also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme.
For more information about Concordis International please visit our website at www.concordis.international