Visualization and Digital Communication Specialist
ACLED
Global
fulltime
$42000 - 45000
Posted 10 hours ago
Job Description
About the Organization
We are an independent, impartial conflict and protest monitoring organization providing real-time data and analysis on violent conflict and protest in all countries and territories across the world.
The Role
ACLED is looking for a Visualization and Digital Communication Specialist, taking part in the Global Risk Center Department, and reporting to the Manager of Risk Outputs.
This position is fully remote and can be done from any location with reliable internet service.
Specific Roles and Responsibilities
The Visualization and Digital Communication Specialist will be responsible for the following tasks:
Data visualization and digital communications
- Produce original visualizations of conflict patterns, themes and analysis outputs.
- Accurately and ably produce publishable quality maps, graphs and visuals for all ACLED departments.
- Cover all regions and make region-specific contributions to thematic or global outputs.
- Update and refine guidelines and direction of ACLED’s data visualizations and visual analysis.
- Support and further innovate on ACLED’s visual reporting and enhance ACLED’s visual brand identity.
- Research new data visualization methods and software to continuously improve ACLED outputs, keeping our data visualization outputs at the forefront of the latest visual trends.
- Contribute to the production of EA team and Global Risk Center outputs, in close coordination with the regional experts.
- Contribute to the media team’s response to journalist enquiries.
- Ensure data visualizations are using and applying correct data and summaries.
- Transform complex datasets into compelling visual stories.
- Support outreach efforts, liaising with the media, partners, and other external stakeholders in coordination with the External Affairs department.
Other
- Take part in and contribute to ACLED internal meetings.
- Regularly support how the Risk Center and the EA team assess brand reputation and reach.
- Assist the Risk Center and External Affairs management team, as required.
- Other ad hoc administrative, coordination, and communications tasks, as required.
Skills and Experience
ACLED is seeking applicants who have the following skills and experience:
- Experience in conflict analysis.
- Master’s Degree in Political Science/Social Sciences/Geography/Conflict Studies or other subjects relevant to this position.
- At least three (3) years of experience working within a research environment.
- Proven experience working with ACLED data (Preferable).
- Demonstrated experience with Tableau software and GIS. Knowledge of other data analysis software and programming languages is a plus.
- Fluency in English.
- Strong critical thinking and analysis skills.
- Strong writing and editing skills are a plus.
- A high level of attention to detail and the ability to provide, receive, and incorporate feedback.
- Experience working in a team, to tight deadlines, and with autonomy.
Terms and Conditions
- Start Date: ASAP
- Salary Band: 42,000 - 45,000 USD/year
- Type of Position: Remote, Full-Time Employment
Applications:
To apply, please submit:
- A CV and cover letter detailing your qualifications, experience, and salary requirements.
- Provide at least four examples of your previous work, with at least one example each of:
- A data ‘story’ including a description and explanation of the data and the resulting visualization.
- A map based data visualization.
- An AI assisted data investigation and visualization.
- A carousel, interactive timeline, or infographic.
Further information on ACLED is available online at acleddata.com. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and interested candidates are advised to apply early.
For more information, please review the Applicant FAQs.
Required Skills
AnalyticalTableauWritingEditingCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail
About the Company
ACLED
NGO / Non Profit
51-250 Founded 2005
ACLED is an independent, impartial conflict monitor providing real-time data and analysis on violent conflict and protest in all countries and territories across the world.
Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) is a disaggregated data collection, analysis, and crisis mapping project. ACLED collects information on the dates, actors, locations, fatalities, and types of all reported political violence and protest events around the world. The ACLED team conducts analysis to describe, explore, and test conflict scenarios, and makes both data and analysis open for free use by the public.
ACLED is a registered non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status in the United States. ACLED receives financial support from the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d), the European Commission, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Tableau Foundation.
ACLED was created by Clionadh Raleigh, a Professor of Political Violence and Geography at the University of Sussex, in 2005 as a component of her PhD work. Since 2014, ACLED has operated as a non-profit, non-governmental organization incorporated in Wisconsin. In 2022, ACLED expanded coverage to the entire world, collecting data in real time and publishing weekly updates.
ACLED is growing and provides multiple paths for advancement. Many members of our management team started as data coders at ACLED and now work in a wide range of positions in both the Research & Communications and Programs & Operations departments.
Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) is a disaggregated data collection, analysis, and crisis mapping project. ACLED collects information on the dates, actors, locations, fatalities, and types of all reported political violence and protest events around the world. The ACLED team conducts analysis to describe, explore, and test conflict scenarios, and makes both data and analysis open for free use by the public.
ACLED is a registered non-profit organization with 501(c)(3) status in the United States. ACLED receives financial support from the Complex Risk Analytics Fund (CRAF’d), the European Commission, the Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Tableau Foundation.
ACLED was created by Clionadh Raleigh, a Professor of Political Violence and Geography at the University of Sussex, in 2005 as a component of her PhD work. Since 2014, ACLED has operated as a non-profit, non-governmental organization incorporated in Wisconsin. In 2022, ACLED expanded coverage to the entire world, collecting data in real time and publishing weekly updates.
ACLED is growing and provides multiple paths for advancement. Many members of our management team started as data coders at ACLED and now work in a wide range of positions in both the Research & Communications and Programs & Operations departments.
ACLED is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or contractors based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.
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