The Kukah Centre Is Recruiting Election Security Risk Observers (ESROs) – Apply Now

The Kukah Centre for Faith and Leadership Research is recruiting 37 Election Security Risk Observers (ESROs), with one position assigned to each state and the Federal Capital Territory. The six-month assignment will support electoral risk monitoring, incident verification, early warning and evidence-based reporting ahead of Nigeria's 2027 General Elections.

Responsibilities

• Monitor political developments, electoral tensions and security developments within the assigned state.
• Track emerging conflict drivers, electoral flashpoints and hotspot locations.
• Monitor campaign activities, political mobilisation, electoral violence, intimidation, hate speech, vote buying, misinformation and other electoral risks.
• Engage relevant stakeholders to gather information, validate reports and understand local dynamics.
• Submit bi-weekly State Situation Reports and incident reports within 24 hours of significant developments.
• Verify incidents through direct observation or credible sources.
• Escalate high-risk incidents requiring urgent attention.
• Participate in coordination and review meetings.
• Support data verification exercises and contribute relevant material to ESI Hub knowledge products.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Law, International Relations, Sociology, Security Studies, Journalism, Development Studies, Governance or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in election observation, governance, conflict monitoring, peacebuilding, research, journalism, civil society programming or related fields.
• Strong understanding of Nigeria's electoral environment and electoral conflict dynamics.
• Experience using digital reporting platforms.
• Strong writing, analytical and report-writing skills.
• Knowledge of the political and security environment of the assigned state.
• Ability to verify information objectively and work independently.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and mobile data collection applications.
• High ethical standards and ability to maintain political neutrality, confidentiality and avoid conflicts of interest.

Benefits: Not Specified