Research Analyst

Research Analyst

12-month fixed-term contract, Full-Time

Salary: Between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience

Location: Flexible (hybrid working) and arrangements will be discussed with the successful candidate. Some travel to programme countries and UK offices will be required.

About Us

HALO is the leading global NGO addressing the impact and drivers of conflict in 28 countries and territories, with over 12,000 staff. Most of our staff are local employees and include a growing number of women. Our primary duty is to serve people affected by conflict, clearing landmines and the explosive remnants of war that threaten lives and livelihoods long after fighting has finished. We make land safe where war has ended, while also assisting those affected by active conflict and endemic violence, creating more durable solutions to support stability. HALO addresses human suffering caused by armed violence in some of the world’s most fragile places, securing weapons and ammunition, and working with both state and community actors to reduce the prevalence of armed violence. In recent years HALO has grown significantly. With our financial strength and strong partnerships with corporates, governments and private donors, HALO is uniquely positioned to help build more resilient and prosperous communities; better equipped to respond to the interconnected global challenges of war, climate change, disease, political and economic instability. As a result, the nature of our programming is diversifying to increase the impact we can have.

About the Role

HALO is seeking a Research Analyst (at HALO we call this role a Open-Source Research Officer) to contribute to HALO’s open-source research and mapping project in Ukraine for a fixed-term 12-month contract (with the potential for extension) beginning late July/early August. You will work with a team to gather, verify and analyse open-source information and carry out investigations. The aim of the research is to provide up-to-date understanding of the type, nature and characteristics of explosive remnants of war contamination within Ukraine. This will allow HALO to target affected areas more rapidly and ensure activities are more focused and effective. This is a remote role for a UK-based individual. Some travel to HALO’s HQ in Scotland is likely.

Responsible To: Research Officer

Key Responsibilities

The Open-source investigation specialist will:

• Conduct open-source research on the conflict in Ukraine, focusing on identifying areas of EO contamination and infrastructure damage, tracking areas of intense and prolonged fighting.
• Verify the authenticity of open-source information, identifying and discarding mis/dis-information.
• Geolocate relevant open-source information.
• Use HALO internal data, open source, and other data with IM and GIS tools to produce analysis of the presence and impact of mines and other explosives.
• Analyse datasets collated by other organisations, including identifying any EO present in the source material, geolocating the location of their source material, and verifying its authenticity.
• Input data into HALO’s internal dataset, including uploading images of the source material.
• Maintain the HALO dataset to ensure accurate and efficient collection and storage across a range of operational data.

Who we are looking for

This role would suit an open-source analyst with experience of research relating to explosive ordnance and weapons systems.

Essential

• Demonstrable experience with social media monitoring, research, and investigation.
• Demonstrable analytical, organisational, writing and communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Experience working with social medial monitoring and mapping open-source datasets.
• Knowledge and understanding of GIS software.
• Fluency in Russian and Ukrainian.
• Advanced English language skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritise work.
• Knowledge of explosive ordnance, military technology, and weapon systems.
• Commitment to HALO’s Values and Standards always, in and out of work.
• Bachelor’s Degree in political science, military history, international relations, or related.
• Knowledge of a coding language such as Python.

Desirable

All HALO staff are expected to undertake the following general duties:

• Work within the framework of HALO’s core values, promoting its ethos and mission statement.
• Work towards achieving programme and/or group business plan objectives.
• Ensure familiarity with and adhere to all HALO policies and procedures and keep informed of HALO activities.
• Travel overseas as and when required.

Benefits of working for HALO:

At The HALO Trust, we strive to live by our values, where every staff member is valued. We offer an inclusive working environment where staff treat one another with dignity and respect.

HALO offers a friendly, welcoming, and supportive place to work and as part of the HALO team, you can enjoy a variety of benefits which include:

• Competitive Salary between £30,000 and £35,000 depending on experience

• Annual leave of 25 days plus statutory holidays
• Pension contributions matched by HALO up to 5%
• Flexible working policy

Closing date:

Please ensure you submit your application with a detailed covering letter outlining your experience before the application deadline which is on the 26th June 2023at midnight. If there is a sufficient calibre of applicants, we reserve the right to close the role earlier than the date noted.

The HALO Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. The HALO Trust is committed to a culture that is both diverse and inclusive and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people form a diverse candidate pool.