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 expanding its roster of national consultants in Burkina Faso to support a growing pipeline of conflict analysis, human security assessment, and resilience research assignments. We are seeking an experienced researcher based in Burkina Faso who brings deep contextual knowledge of the country’s political, security, governance, and socioeconomic dynamics.
You will support Bodhi’s project teams in conducting desk-based research, stakeholder mapping, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and in-country field missions. The role requires someone who can navigate Burkina Faso’s complex political and security environment, engage credibly with government officials, civil society actors, security sector representatives, and community leaders, and produce rigorous analytical outputs in French.
This is a consultancy roster position with an immediate deployment opportunity anticipated in the short term. Successful candidates will be added to Bodhi’s consultant roster for ongoing and future assignments.
Key Responsibilities
Research and Analysis
- Conduct desk-based research on conflict dynamics, human security threats, governance trends, and resilience factors in Burkina Faso, drawing on academic literature, policy reports, media sources, and institutional data
- Undertake stakeholder mapping exercises to identify and categorise actors within the peace and security architecture, government institutions, civil society, and the development community
- Prepare scoping surveys and baseline analyses that inform the design of primary data collection activities
- Contribute to the production of analytical reports, policy briefs, and assessment outputs that synthesise qualitative and quantitative findings into actionable recommendations
Primary Data Collection
- Plan and conduct key informant interviews with senior government officials, security actors, traditional and religious leaders, civil society representatives, international organisation staff, and community members across Burkina Faso, including in Ouagadougou and regional centres
- Facilitate focus group discussions with diverse stakeholder groups, applying gender-sensitive and conflict-sensitive approaches throughout
- Support the organisation and facilitation of workshops, including inception sessions and validation exercises with national stakeholders
- Ensure all data collection activities adhere to ethical standards, informed consent protocols, and safeguarding requirements
Coordination and Logistics
- Support the coordination of in-country field missions, including scheduling of interviews, identification of appropriate venues, and logistical arrangements
- Liaise with national authorities, research institutions, and civil society organisations to facilitate access and engagement
- Provide real-time contextual and security updates to the project team, flagging risks and advising on appropriate mitigation measures
- Support translation and interpretation during interviews and workshops as required
Qualifications and Experience
Essential
- Master’s degree in international relations, political science, peace and conflict studies, social sciences, humanities, 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, or resilience assessments, with a substantial portion of this experience focused on Burkina Faso
- Demonstrated understanding of Burkina Faso’s conflict dynamics, including the security situation in the Sahel and northern regions, governance challenges, inter-communal tensions, and the humanitarian landscape
- Strong knowledge of the national peace and security architecture, including government institutions, early warning mechanisms, and civil society actors engaged in conflict prevention and peacebuilding
- Proven experience conducting qualitative research, including key informant interviews and focus group discussions, with senior government officials, military and security actors, traditional leaders, and community groups
- Excellent drafting, synthesis, and communication skills in French, with the ability to produce clear, well-structured analytical reports
- Fluent or native French (written and spoken)
- Current residence in Burkina Faso with the ability to travel to regional centres and hinterland areas
- Established professional networks across government, civil society, academia, and the international development community in Burkina Faso
Strongly Desirable
- Working knowledge of English, enabling collaboration within international research teams and contribution to English-language outputs
- Experience working with regional organisations, or familiarity with early warning and conflict prevention frameworks operating in West Africa
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies, including digital data collection platforms
- Knowledge of the broader Sahel regional dynamics and cross-border conflict trends
- Publications or reports on conflict, governance, or human security topics in Burkina Faso or the wider Sahel
- Experience working with UN agencies, bilateral donors, or INGOs in Burkina Faso
What We Offer
- A consultancy engagement with an immediate deployment opportunity and inclusion on Bodhi’s roster for future assignments
- The opportunity to contribute to technically rigorous research for regional organisations, UN agencies, and development partners
- Collaboration with an experienced, multidisciplinary international research team
- Professional development through exposure to Bodhi’s established research methodologies and quality assurance frameworks
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About Bodhi
Bodhi Global Analysis is a women-led international development research firm, founded in London in 2017, with offices in Nairobi (2018), Singapore (2023), and Dar es Salaam (2025). We specialize in formative and evaluative research using participatory approaches, serving UN agencies, bilateral donors, international NGOs, and regional organizations in fragile and conflict-affected contexts. Certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001, Bodhi maintains rigorous quality control across all its operations.
About the position
Bodhi is expanding its network of national consultants in Burkina Faso to support a growing portfolio of conflict analysis, human security assessment, and resilience research missions. We are seeking an experienced researcher based in Burkina Faso with in-depth knowledge of the country’s political, security, governance, and socio-economic dynamics.
You will support Bodhi’s project teams in conducting literature reviews, stakeholder mapping, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, and field missions in the country. The position requires someone capable of navigating the complex political and security environment of Burkina Faso, interacting credibly with government officials, civil society actors, security sector representatives, and community leaders, and producing rigorous analyses in French.
This is a consultancy position with registration in the database and the possibility of immediate deployment in the short term. Successful candidates will be added to Bodhi’s database of consultants for current and future assignments.
Main responsibilities
Research and analysis
- Conduct documentary research on conflict dynamics, threats to human security, governance trends, and resilience factors in Burkina Faso, drawing on academic literature, policy reports, media sources, and institutional data.
- Conduct stakeholder mapping exercises to identify and categorize actors within the peace and security architecture, government institutions, civil society, and the development community.
- Prepare exploratory surveys and baseline analyses that guide the design of primary data collection activities
- Contribute to the production of analytical reports, policy briefs and evaluation findings that synthesize qualitative and quantitative conclusions into actionable recommendations
Primary data collection
- Plan and conduct interviews with key informants including senior government officials, security actors, traditional and religious leaders, civil society representatives, international organization staff, and community members across Burkina Faso, including in Ouagadougou and regional hubs
- Facilitate group discussions with diverse stakeholder groups, applying gender- and conflict-sensitive approaches
- Support the organization and facilitation of workshops, including opening sessions and validation exercises with national stakeholders
- Ensure compliance with ethical standards, informed consent protocols, and safeguard requirements in all data collection activities.
Coordination and logistics
- Supporting the coordination of field missions in the country, including interview planning, identification of appropriate locations, and logistical arrangements.
- Liaise with national authorities, research institutions, and civil society organizations to facilitate access and engagement
- Provide real-time contextual and security updates to the project team, highlighting risks and advising on appropriate mitigation measures.
- Provide translation and interpretation support during interviews and workshops as needed.
Qualifications and experience
Essentials
- Master’s degree in international relations, political science, peace and conflict studies, social sciences, humanities or a closely related field, awarded by a recognized university
- At least 7 years of professional experience in conflict analysis, human security research, political economy analysis or resilience assessments, including a substantial portion spent in Burkina Faso
- Demonstrated understanding of conflict dynamics in Burkina Faso, including the security situation in the Sahel and northern regions, governance challenges, intercommunal tensions, and the humanitarian context
- Solid knowledge of the national peace and security architecture, including government institutions, early warning mechanisms, and civil society actors engaged in conflict prevention and peacebuilding
- Proven experience in conducting qualitative research, including key informant interviews and focus group discussions, with senior government officials, military and security actors, traditional leaders, and community groups
- Excellent writing, summarizing and communication skills in French, with the ability to produce clear and well-structured analytical reports.
- Fluent French or native speaker (written and spoken)
- Currently residing in Burkina Faso with the ability to travel to regional centers and rural areas
- Professional networks established within the government, civil society, academia and the international development community in Burkina Faso
Highly desired
- Practical knowledge of English, enabling collaboration within international research teams and contribution to English-language productions
- Experience working with regional organizations, or familiarity with early warning and conflict prevention frameworks in West Africa
- Familiarity with quantitative and qualitative data collection methodologies, including digital data collection platforms
- Knowledge of the broader regional dynamics of the Sahel and trends in cross-border conflicts
- Publications or reports on conflict, governance or human security in Burkina Faso or the wider Sahel
- Experience working with United Nations agencies, bilateral donors or international NGOs in Burkina Faso
What we offer
- A consultancy assignment with the possibility of immediate deployment and registration in Bodhi’s consultant database for future assignments
- The opportunity to contribute to technically rigorous research for regional organizations, United Nations agencies, and development partners
- Collaboration with an experienced and multidisciplinary international research team
- Professional development through exposure to Bodhi’s established research methodologies and quality assurance frameworks
How to apply
How to Apply
To apply, please go to www.bodhiglobalanalysis.com/jobs, select this role, click on the Apply button and follow the application instructions. You will be invited to submit:
- A CV demonstrating relevant research experience, thematic expertise, and fieldwork
- A cover letter addressing your experience in conflict and human security research and your availability for immediate deployment
- Proof of right to work in the country
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Early application is strongly encouraged, as we may close the vacancy before the deadline for exceptional candidates.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Bodhi is a women-owned enterprise committed to gender parity at all levels of the organisation. We particularly welcome applications from women researchers and candidates who bring lived experience from the regions where we work.
For more information about our organisation, please visit www.bodhiglobalanalysis.com.
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How to apply
To apply, please visit www.bodhiglobalanalysis.com/jobs , select this position, click the “Apply” button, and follow the application instructions. You will be asked to submit:
- A CV demonstrating relevant research experience, subject-matter expertise, and fieldwork
- A cover letter outlining your experience in conflict and human security research and your availability for immediate deployment
- Proof of the right to work in the country
Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Early application is strongly encouraged, as we may close the position before the deadline for exceptional candidates.
Our commitment to diversity and inclusion
Bodhi is a women-owned company committed to gender equality at all levels of the organization. We particularly welcome and encourage applications from female researchers and candidates with lived experience in the regions where we work.
For more information about our organization, please visit www.bodhiglobalanalysis.com .