Senior Conflict and Human Security Analyst: Anglophone West Africa Senior Conflict and Human Security Analyst: Anglophone West Africa About Bodhi About the Role Key Responsibilities Qualifications and Experience What We Offer How to Apply Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Senior Conflict and Human Security Analyst: Anglophone West Africa Bodhi Global Analysis Remote | Freetown, Monrovia National Junior level Speaks English, French, Mende, Wolof Closed Apply Summary by Impactpool Bodhi Global Analysis is seeking a Senior Conflict and Human Security Analyst for a major multi-country assessment in West Africa. This role involves leading field research missions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia, conducting interviews and focus group discussions, and performing comprehensive desktop research. The analyst will also draft reports and support capacity building for national staff. This is a consultancy position requiring significant expertise in conflict analysis and human security in the region. Candidate Requirements: Master's degree in relevant field Minimum 7 years of experience in conflict analysis Field experience in Liberia, Sierra Leone, or The Gambia Strong knowledge of political and security dynamics in anglophone West Africa Experience leading qualitative data collection Excellent analytical and communication skills in English Willingness to travel to challenging security environments PhD in relevant discipline (desirable) Working knowledge of West African languages (desirable) French language proficiency (desirable) Experience with regional organizations (desirable) Senior Conflict and Human Security Analyst: Anglophone West Africa Contract Type Consultancy (project-based, intermittent) Location Remote with travel to Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia Duration Approximately 10 months from mid-2026 Travel Multiple in-country field missions (10 working days each) Languages English (fluent/native required); West African language strongly desirable; French an asset About Bodhi Bodhi Global Analysis is a woman-led international development research consultancy established in London in 2017, with subsidiaries in Nairobi (2018), Singapore (2023), and Dar es Salaam (2025). We specialise in formative and evaluative research through participatory approaches, serving UN agencies, bilateral donors, INGOs, and regional organisations across fragile and conflict-affected contexts. As an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001 certified organisation, Bodhi maintains rigorous quality control across all operations. About the Role Bodhi is recruiting a Senior Conflict and Human Security Analyst to serve as a Key Expert on a major multi-country conflict and human security assessment in West Africa. This is a high-profile assignment for a regional intergovernmental organisation, covering nine countries and three cross-border regions. In this role, you will lead field research missions in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia, and co-lead a regional assessment covering the Gulf of Guinea. Your work will span desktop research, stakeholder mapping, in-country data collection through key informant interviews and focus group discussions, analysis, and report writing. You will work alongside a Team Leader, a Senior Francophone Analyst, and national consultants based in each target country. This is a Key Expert position. Your CV will be evaluated as part of a competitive selection process, so the strength of your qualifications, thematic expertise, and regional experience is critical. Key Responsibilities Field Research Leadership Lead in-country field missions of 10 working days each in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia, conducting key informant interviews with government officials, security sector actors, civil society leaders, traditional authorities, international organisation representatives, and community members Facilitate focus group discussions with diverse stakeholder groups, applying gender-sensitive and conflict-sensitive approaches Facilitate launch and synthesis workshops in each country, engaging national stakeholders in the validation of findings Co-lead a regional field mission covering the Gulf of Guinea, engaging regional organisations and cross-border governance bodies Desktop Research and Analysis Conduct comprehensive desk-based research on conflict dynamics, human security threats, governance trends, and resilience factors in Liberia, Sierra Leone, and The Gambia Undertake stakeholder mapping exercises, identifying actors across the peace and security architecture, government institutions, civil society, and the development community Analyse data against a multi-sector analytical framework covering security, governance and human rights, environment, crime and criminality, and health Apply scenario analysis techniques to project how identified risks may evolve over a 12 to 24-month horizon Reporting and Quality Assurance Draft interim reports, field mission reports, and final assessment reports for each country and the Gulf of Guinea region Contribute to a cross-country synthesis, identifying common patterns and divergent trajectories across anglophone West Africa Support quality assurance of assessment outputs, ensuring analytical consistency and methodological rigour across all deliverables Capacity Building Support the delivery of training for national early warning staff and field monitors on data collection instruments, ethical research protocols, and conflict-sensitive interviewing techniques Qualifications and Experience Essential Master's degree or higher in international relations, political science, peace and conflict studies, security studies, humanities, social sciences, or a closely related field from a recognised university A minimum of 7 years of professional experience in conflict analysis, human security research, political economy analysis, risk assessment, or resilience research, with a substantial portion focused on West Africa Direct field experience conducting research in at least two of the following countries: Liberia, Sierra Leone, The Gambia Strong knowledge of the political, security, and governance dynamics in anglophone West Africa, including post-conflict transition processes, security sector challenges, inter-communal tension