Job Position for Senior Research and Conflict Data Lead
Job Title: Senior Research and Conflict Data Lead
Organisation: HumAngle Media Limited
Location: Abuja, Nigeria (with regional travel)
Work Arrangement: Semi-hybrid
Contract Duration: 12 months (renewable)
Remuneration: ₦1,650,000 monthly
Application Deadline: 21 September 2026
About the Role
HumAngle Media Limited is seeking an experienced Senior Research and Conflict Data Lead to direct and scale its research, conflict data, and commercial advisory capabilities across Nigeria, the Lake Chad Basin, and the Sahel.
The successful candidate will provide research and analytical leadership, develop a high-performing research and advisory team, deliver high-quality commissioned research, draft winning proposals, and build strategic institutional partnerships.
Key Responsibilities
1. Research & Analytical Leadership
Direct original research on conflict dynamics, political violence, terrorism, violent extremism, conflict economies, civilian protection, and regional security. Strengthen research methodologies, including field interviews, source verification, triangulation, and confidence assessment techniques. Produce and supervise research reports, analytical briefs, datasets, geospatial maps, and policy products. Apply qualitative, quantitative, GIS, network-analysis, and mixed-method research approaches.
2. Conflict Data & Methodology
Lead the development, maintenance, and expansion of HumAngle’s conflict-data systems. * Establish standard operating procedures for data collection, validation, documentation, and quality assurance. Utilize statistical analysis, GIS mapping, network analysis, and Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) methodologies.
3. Commercial Research & Advisory Practice
Drive the growth of HumAngle’s commercial research and advisory capabilities. Formulate tailored research and advisory offerings for institutional clients, donors, and partners. Identify business development opportunities, draft technical proposals, and support competitive bids. Build long-term strategic partnerships and maintain a sustainable pipeline of research engagements.
4. Team Leadership & Operations
Recruit, supervise, and mentor research managers, analysts, and field assistants. Implement structured research workflows, quality-control protocols, and clear performance benchmarks. Build internal capacity in research design, conflict data management, verification, and analytical writing.
5. Research Ethics, Safety & Quality Assurance
Enforce strict research ethics, informed consent, safeguarding, source protection, and data security protocols. Proactively manage operational risks associated with sensitive sources and vulnerable research participants. Maintain rigorous separation between source access and evidentiary analytical conclusions.
Required Qualifications & Experience
Education: Master’s degree or higher in Conflict and Security Studies, Political Science, International Relations, Economics, Data Science, Geography, Sociology, Peace and Conflict Studies, or a related research-intensive discipline (PhD is an advantage). * Experience: Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in conflict/security research, political violence, humanitarian research, field data collection, quantitative/mixed-method analysis, or research consultancy. * Geographic Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Nigerian and West African security dynamics is essential. Familiarity with the Lake Chad Basin or Sahel regions is highly advantageous. * Management: Demonstrated track record in managing research teams, executing commissioned research, writing proposals, and managing institutional client relationships.
Desirable Technical Skills & Tools
Methodologies: Research design, mixed-method approaches, field interviewing, source verification, and policy writing. * Data & Geospatial Analysis: Statistical analysis, social-network analysis, OSINT, database design, and data governance. * Software & Tools: Advanced Excel, SQL, Python, R, QGIS, ArcGIS, KoboToolbox. * Languages: Professional proficiency in English is required. Fluency in French, Hausa, Kanuri, Fulfulde, or Arabic is a strong asset.
Application Process
Interested and qualified candidates should submit the following documents:
1. A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV). 2. A concise Cover Letter detailing relevant experience. 3. Two relevant research or analytical writing samples. 4. Examples of relevant data, quantitative, geospatial, or methodological work (where available).
Note: Shortlisted candidates may undergo technical assessments covering data analysis, source verification, analytical writing, and research methodology design.
How to Apply:
Submit your application online via HumAngle Careers – Senior Research and Conflict Data Lead before the application deadline on 21 September 2026.
