Consultant, Baseline Study

About CIVIC

Center for Civilians in Conflict (CIVIC) is an international nonprofit with offices around the world working to improve protection for civilians caught in conflict zones. CIVIC envisions a world in which no civilian is harmed in conflict. Our mission is to support communities affected by conflict in their quest for protection and strengthen the resolve and capacity of armed actors to prevent and respond to civilian harm. We are advocates who believe that no civilian caught in conflict should be ignored, and advisors who provide practical solutions to preventing and responding to civilian harm. Learn more at civiliansinconflict.org.

About the Position

CIVIC is seeking a consultant to conduct a baseline study for our “Contributing to Peaceful and Safe Societies” project that will be implemented over an eight-year span (2024 to 2031). While this position is remote, the incumbent should have the willingness and ability to travel to Mali, Somalia, Yemen, the US, and Europe frequently and often on short notice.

Key Functions

In consultation with CIVIC staff:

• Analyze and refine the baseline methodology and baseline matrix.
• Identify and finalize data collection tools as well as stakeholders who will participate in data collection.
• Develop and implement data collection strategy and plan for the baseline study.
• Conduct portions of data collection directly, as needed, while providing technical guidance and support to field staff in Mali, Somalia, and Yemen.
• Validate findings through consultations with CIVIC staff and other relevant stakeholders.
• Analyze collected data and draft the baseline report and other deliverables.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience leading baseline studies in the MENA and Africa region.
• Extensive experience (5+ years) leading baseline and evaluation studies.
• Demonstrated familiarity and experience designing and leading data collection processes.
• Experience conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses and writing reports.
• Excellent reading, writing, and reporting skills in English are required; knowledge of Arabic, Somali, and French is an asset.

Additional Details

• Applications will be accepted through January 7, 2025.
• Applicants should be available to start immediately upon hiring.
• This position is expected to work about 25 days from January through March 2025.

CIVIC seeks to recruit, develop, and retain top talent with diverse backgrounds in the belief that this is critical to achieving our goals. We strongly encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: CIVIC does not accept unsolicited agency resumes. CIVIC does not pay placement fees for candidates submitted by any agency other than its approved partners.