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Hello! I’m Alawi Mustafa Alshakaa, a research and programme analyst with a focus on conflict and development in international relations. I have held research positions for conflict documentation supported by my OSINT skills, and additionally conducted high level advocacy work for peacebuilding, which empowers my analytical and research skills to speak to the varying stakeholder audiences, as well, as those impacted by the conflicts. I have a deep interesting in researching and i am an avid watchers of faceless youtube channels which focus on interesting subjects covered in a engaging and thorough matter.…Hello! I’m Alawi Mustafa Alshakaa, a research and programme analyst with a focus on conflict and development in international relations. I have held research positions for conflict documentation supported by my OSINT skills, and additionally conducted high level advocacy work for peacebuilding, which empowers my analytical and research skills to speak to the varying stakeholder audiences, as well, as those impacted by the conflicts. I have a deep interesting in researching and i am an avid watchers of faceless youtube channels which focus on interesting subjects covered in a engaging and thorough matter.

Alawi Mustafa Alshakaa

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Hello! I’m Alawi Mustafa Alshakaa, a research and programme analyst with a focus on conflict and development in international relations. I have held research positions for conflict documentation supported by my OSINT skills, and additionally conducted high level advocacy work for peacebuilding, which empowers my analytical and research skills to speak to the varying stakeholder audiences, as well, as those impacted by the conflicts. I have a deep interesting in researching and i am an avid watchers of faceless youtube channels which focus on interesting subjects covered in a engaging and thorough matter.…Hello! I’m Alawi Mustafa Alshakaa, a research and programme analyst with a focus on conflict and development in international relations. I have held research positions for conflict documentation supported by my OSINT skills, and additionally conducted high level advocacy work for peacebuilding, which empowers my analytical and research skills to speak to the varying stakeholder audiences, as well, as those impacted by the conflicts. I have a deep interesting in researching and i am an avid watchers of faceless youtube channels which focus on interesting subjects covered in a engaging and thorough matter.

Available to hire

Hello! I’m Alawi Mustafa Alshakaa, a research and programme analyst with a focus on conflict and development in international relations.
I have held research positions for conflict documentation supported by my OSINT skills, and additionally conducted high level advocacy work for peacebuilding, which empowers my analytical and research skills to speak to the varying stakeholder audiences, as well, as those impacted by the conflicts. I have a deep interesting in researching and i am an avid watchers of faceless youtube channels which focus on interesting subjects covered in a engaging and thorough matter.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Arabic

Fluent

Malay

Intermediate

French

Intermediate

Work Experience

Remote Researcher at Heidelberg Institute for International Conflict Research

October 1, 2025 - Present

Research and analyse the conflict in Yemen using a structured conflict-barometer methodology, classifying actors, issues, means, and levels of escalation based on monitoring Arabic and English sources, and presenting key developments in concise written assessments.

Yemen Researcher at Armed Conflict Location and Event Data Project (ACLED)

August 1, 2024 - July 1, 2025

Monitored Arabic and English media, social media, and other open sources on a daily basis to identify, verify, and code political violence and protest events in Yemen and the wider Middle East. Managed the collection and coding of high-volume, geo-referenced conflict datasets in line with ACLED’s methodology, maintaining consistency, completeness, and clear evidence trails. Identified emerging trends and patterns in actors’ behaviour, targeting, and geographic hotspots, supporting public analysis and partner reporting. Collaborated with an interdisciplinary, global team of researchers to refine coding guidance, improve workflows, and uphold rigorous quality control standards.

Programme Coordinator (Referrals & Communications) at Geutanyoe Foundation Malaysia

July 1, 2022 - July 1, 2024

Coordinated high-level engagement with ministries, parliamentarians, embassies, UN agencies, and CSOs as secretariat for the APPGM on Refugee Policy and the Malaysian Advisory Group on Myanmar, including support to diplomatic missions. Designed and managed a national digital referral and intake system using Kobo Toolbox for protection, health, child protection, SGBV, and livelihood cases across Malaysia. Led research on the economic benefits of including refugees in the Malaysian workforce, and used the findings to inform advocacy with several ministries and in parliamentary sessions. Supported refugee-led social enterprises with proposal development, donor reporting, and documentation, helping them position their work and impact more effectively to funders. Led project documentation and final reporting for the EU-funded PRRIA ECHO programme and contributed to the design and proposal development of new initiatives, including a programme for Firetree Philanthropy and other donors. Draft

English and IGCSE Teacher at Freelance

November 1, 2021 - June 1, 2022

Taught 24 students in preparation for IELTS and IGCSE examinations in various subjects (English 1st and 2nd language, Economics, Business, Geography, and History). Utilized virtual classrooms and digital tools to foster interactive and successful learning experiences.