Research Consultant – Political Economy Analysis in Chad

Impunity Watch (IW) is an international NGO working to ensure transitional justice delivers redress for grave human rights violations and contributes to uprooting systemic impunity. We support victims, survivors, and affected communities to overcome impunity and to obtain justice.

This year, Impunity Watch launched a pilot project in Chad towards developing a victim-driven strategy for transitional justice. One of the strategies of this pilot project is to develop action research on the root causes of impunity. For this, we are seeking a Research Consultant to help us produce a rigorous political economy analysis of justice and impunity in Chad.

• Deadline: Sunday, 22 November 2026 (23:59, N’Djaména – West Africa time and Central European Time)
• Location: N’Djamena, Chad
• Contract: Independent consultancy
• Fees: €25,000 EUR (approximately); research and travel costs budgeted separately

This position is for Chadian nationals, or persons demonstrating intimate knowledge of Chad.

Read the full job description, including the purpose, scope of work, deliverables, and requirements for the consultancy here: bit.ly/IW-jobs

How to apply
To apply, please send the documents listed below, in French or English, to [email protected] by 22 November 2026 at 23:59, with the subject line “Chad Research Consultant”.

1. CV (maximum three pages).
2. Cover letter (one page) stating the basis of eligibility (Chadian national, or evidence of deep understanding of Chad), place of residence, and any declared interests.
3. Technical proposal (maximum five pages): understanding of the context, approach, interview strategy and sample, ethics and security approach, workplan against the timeline, and main risks.
4. Writing sample: a political economy, conflict, or governance analysis.
5. Three references, including