Advisory Service
Social Risk and Conflict Analysis
Early identification of social tension, grievance and conflict risk, with practical options for prevention and mitigation.
Engagement ScopeField-informed assessment and risk analysis
Project Duration4–10 weeks (indicative)
Deliverables4 defined deliverables
Consultation AvailabilityConsultations by appointment
Social risk is usually visible long before it becomes a crisis, if someone is looking in the right places.
This service helps organisations understand where tension is building, who is affected and what can be done early, respectfully and in line with local realities.
Scope of Work
Social risk and grievance mapping- Conflict drivers, actors and dynamics
- Conflict-sensitivity review of plans and operations
- Early-warning indicators and monitoring approach
Step 1
Define the risk question
Clarify the project, place and people involved, and what a good outcome looks like.
Step 2
Map actors and issues
Identify communities, groups and institutions, and the issues that divide or connect them.
Step 3
Assess risk
Analyse likelihood, severity and drivers of social risk and conflict.
Step 4
Develop responses
Shape mitigation and engagement options with those who must carry them out.
Step 5
Set up monitoring
Define indicators and a simple routine for tracking change.
Social risk register
Prioritised risks with drivers and ownership.
Conflict and actor map
A visual and written picture of relationships and tensions.
Mitigation recommendations
Practical options sequenced by urgency.
Early-warning indicators
A short list of signals to monitor.
The advisory team is confirmed for each engagement.
Strategic Briefing
Focused analysis and a concise written advisory brief.
- Scoping conversation
- Focused desk analysis
- Concise written advisory brief
Indicative 1 - 3 weeks
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Research & Assessment
Structured research, stakeholder mapping, risk analysis, and a comprehensive report.
Structured research design- Stakeholder mapping
- Risk Analysis
- Comprehensive written report
- Findings Briefing
Indicative 4 - 8 weeks
Strategic Partnership
Ongoing advisory, periodic analytical briefings, project consultation, and strategic review.
- Ongoing advisory access
- Periodic analytical briefings
- Project consultation
- Periodic strategic review
Indicative quarterly or annual, by agreement
Consultations by Appointment
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