Climate-Conflict Data Assistant
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The Carter Center works to prevent, mitigate, and resolve conflicts to build transformative and sustainable peace. The Conflict Resolution Program works toward an inclusive, holistic approach to peacebuilding – one that addresses various dimensions of the conflict – based on the belief that sustainable peace depends on engaging with everyone affected by the decisions made by the people at the peace table. The Carter Center collaborates with other organizations, public and private, in carrying out its mission around the world. Current information about the Center’s many programs and activities are available at The Carter Center.
General Project Information
The Building Climate Resilience and Mitigating Conflict in the Sahel Initiative is a data-driven program addressing challenges at the intersection of conflict and climate in the Sahel and West Africa, particularly Mali, Benin, Senegal, and Côte d’Ivoire.
The initiative aims to prevent climate change-related conflicts and build climate resilience by: (1) assessing the compounding impacts of climate change and conflict through systematic data collection and analysis; (2) supporting communities to identify local climate-related conflict drivers and implement solutions; (3) building trust between communities and the government by promoting co-led solutions and fostering social cohesion within/between communities; (4) ensuring the inclusion of groups especially vulnerable to climate change in decision-making, including women, youth, and Internally Displaced Persons; (5) amplifying the voices of climate advocates on climate justice and minorities rights; (6) reinforcing resource management and governance and preventing conflict over water and land through targeted training.
The project integrates an important data component, with systematic collection of data related to climate, violence, as well as socio-economic characteristics of the areas of intervention. The Climate-Conflict Data Assistant will play an extensive role in co-producing the database and maintaining it, as well as improving the analytical capacities of the team. This involved conducting statistical analyses of trends of violence and climate in the Sahel.
The project is implemented by the Conflict Resolution Program’s Sahel team, under the supervision of the Associate Director for Mali & the Sahel, Frederic Deycard. The implementation of the project and the analysis of results are carried out jointly by team members working in Atlanta, Bamako, and remotely. The contractor will play a key role in managing the climate-conflict database and producing analyses on climate trends.
Scope of Work Description
Under the supervision of the Sahel Research Coordinator and in collaboration with the Climate Conflict Assistant, the contractor will:
- Maintain the climate-conflict database, and update it according to the priorities of the project;
- Ensure the validity of data and research results;
- Conceive statistical models to support the project’s strategic orientations and research agenda;
- Produce concept notes, research notes, data visualizations, including maps, and analysis memos;
- Participate in relevant meetings, including but not limited to Sahel team meetings, weekly coordination meetings, and other internal TCC meetings as needed.
Deliverables
For the contractor duties related to the Climate-Conflict in the Sahel Initiative, they will:
- Develop and monitor a data plan for the climate-conflict database;
- Support field activities through analyses;
- Coordinate with the programs team to align data collection and analysis with program needs;
- Facilitate coordination across Carter Center programs, partners, and consultants.
- Contribute to strategic documents, including presentations, reports, communication, and partnerships.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a field related to International Relations, Conflict Resolution, or Political Science.
- Strong research skills and an eye for detail.
- Must be able to read, write, understand, and speak French.
- Microsoft Excel skills are required
Additional Qualifications
- Strong writing and communication skills, familiarity with NGOs, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge about the conflict context in Mali and the Sahel region.
- Experience working with databases, visualizations tools, and cloud documents.
Location and Duration
The Climate-Conflict in the Sahel Coordinator will be asked to commit until August 31, 2026, with the possibility of extension. This is a remote position with the possibility of travel if necessary. Any reasonable travel expenses incurred as a result will be covered by The Carter Center, as per policy.
To be considered for this position, please provide your application details and upload a CV/resume and cover letter in support of your application to the following website:
https://thecartercenter.formstack.com/forms/climate_conflict_in_the_sahel
Application deadline: April 30, 2026, or until filled. Interested applicants are encouraged to submit their application documents as soon as possible; decisions will be made on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Due to the large volume of applicants, only those candidates selected for an interview or additional consideration will be notified by the Center.
*Please note that this is a part-time position with an hourly rate of $18-$22, depending on the profile of the candidate.