Global Peace Development (GPD), an NGO founded in April 2002 as Global Peace International, focuses on promoting peace for development in Nigeria. Our vision is to have a country where peace and development is enjoyed by all.
Research Assistant
- Job Type: Full Time
- Qualification: BA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience: 2 – 5 years
- Location: Benue , Kaduna , Katsina , Plateau
- Job Field: Research
Purpose of the Assignment
GPD seeks to engage qualified Research Assistants to support Lead Consultants in conducting the project’s PRA in (Benue, Plateau, Kaduna, Katsina) that will:
- Support in mapping communities and documenting conflict drivers and dynamics utilizing PRA Tools
- Assist in identifying stakeholders, peace actors, and local mechanisms.
- Facilitate inclusive consultations with farmers, herders, traditional leaders, women, men, youth, and security actors.
- Collect and organize baseline data on agropastoral and agroforestry practices, resilience mechanisms, and livelihood opportunities.
Specific Assignment of the Research Assistant:
- Conduct desk reviews of relevant reports, policies, and data.
- Assist with stakeholder consultations (farmers, herders, leaders, CSOs, security agencies).
- Support the application of PRA tools (resource mapping, seasonal calendars, focus group discussions, social mapping, preference ranking, transect walks, community profiling, triangulation, conflict analysis).
- Document early warning signs, coping mechanisms, and entry points for dialogue.
- Contribute to the development of state PRA reports and Community Peace and Resilience Plans.
Expected Deliverables:
Each Research Assistant will provide:
- Field notes and documentation of PRA activities.
- Transcripts and records of focus group discussions and consultations.
- Contributions to draft state PRA reports
Duration of Assignment:
- The assignment will be conducted over 10 working days per state, including fieldwork, data analysis, and reporting.
Reporting and Supervision:
- The Research Assistant will work closely with the Lead Consultant and GPD project team.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Peace Studies, Conflict Resolution, Social Sciences, Agriculture, or related fields (Master’s Degree an advantage).
- Minimum of 2–5 years’ experience in field research, community-based programming, or peacebuilding.
- Experience with participatory approaches or PRA tools in conflict-affected areas.
- Familiarity with farmer-herder dynamics, agropastoralism, and local governance structures.
- Strong note-taking, documentation, and communication skills.
- Fluency in English and relevant local languages of the state of assignment is required.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should send a Cover letter indicating relevant experience and preferred state of assignment, Updated CV, and Sample of previous research or field report to: Procurement@globalpeacedev.org using the Job Title as the subject of the mail.
