SoCha LLC Lead Consultant Jobs in Uganda

SoCha LLC Lead Consultant Jobs in Uganda; The URRI Conflict Analysis requires a senior-level conflict analysis expert to lead the study’s research design, data collection oversight, analysis, stakeholder engagement, and final reporting. The Lead Consultant will be responsible for ensuring the study adheres to high-quality qualitative research methodologies and aligns with DANIDA and DRC’s conflict analysis frameworks.

The consultant will work closely with the Senior Researcher / Co-Lead, Field Coordinator, and SoCha HQ Team to ensure the study delivers actionable insights for conflict-sensitive programming in Uganda’s refugee-host community settings.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Lead Consultant will oversee the conflict analysis research and deliver high-quality outputs through the following tasks:

Research Design & Methodology

Lead the design of the conflict analysis methodology, ensuring alignment with DANIDA and DRC research expectations.

Co-design key research instruments (interview guides, FGD protocols, analytical frameworks).

Ensure the conflict analysis integrates qualitative research best practices, including KIIs, FGDs, power mapping, and scenario analysis.

Field Research Oversight & Stakeholder Engagement

Provide technical guidance to the research team, including field coordinators, data collectors, and interpreters.

Ensure ethical, conflict-sensitive, and culturally appropriate data collection.

Engage with government officials, international organizations, NGOs, refugee leaders, and local authorities to ensure broad stakeholder input.

Troubleshoot challenges in field data collection and ensure research validity and reliability.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Work closely with the Senior Researcher / Co-Lead to synthesize findings and develop high-quality reports.

Ensure qualitative data coding, analysis, and triangulation are robust and defensible.
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Draft and Final Conflict Analysis Report, integrating field findings, literature, and stakeholder feedback.

Workshop Design & Facilitation

Design and facilitate a conflict analysis validation workshop to present findings to stakeholders.

Engage with DRC and DANIDA representatives to finalize the study’s recommendations.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Master’s or PhD in Conflict Studies, International Relations, Political Science, Development Studies, or a related field.

Minimum 5+ years of experience conducting and leading conflict analysis research.

Expertise in qualitative research methods, including KIIs, FGDs, conflict mapping, power analysis, and scenario planning.

Familiarity with DANIDA, DRC, or similar donor conflict analysis methodologies.

Proven track record of leading research teams and managing field data collection.

Experience working in Uganda’s refugee-host community settings, particularly West Nile.

Strong analytical writing skills with a demonstrated ability to produce high-quality conflict analysis reports.

Experience in facilitating workshops and stakeholder engagement events.

Ability to work independently while coordinating with remote HQ teams.

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; SoCha LLC Lead Consultant Jobs in Uganda

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