International
Crisis Group
Senior Analyst, Central Africa
Purpose of the role:
The successful candidate will research and produce reports on security,
conflict, local politics, governance, economic, social and development issues,
analysing long and short-term challenges to stabilisation, security and
development in the DR Congo, and recommending measures to achieve these
goals. Purpose of the role:
The analyst will
carry out research and advocacy in the DR Congo and the relevant countries;
extensive travel, including in remote areas, is required.
The selected
candidate will be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
Specific responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities:
- Conduct
extensive research into prevailing security, political, economic and
social conditions in the DR Congo;
- Provide analysis
and advice on key governance and security issues facing the DR Congo to
promote stability, security and development;
- Prepare at least
three detailed reports per year or the equivalent in briefing papers,
setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations;
- Carry out
advocacy and media work to disseminate research findings and
recommendations;
- Work closely and
liaise with representatives of governments and international and local
organisations in gathering information, seeking input and feedback, and
supporting the distribution of Crisis Group reports and recommendations.
Requirements:
- Extensive
network of contacts and knowledge of politics and society in the DR Congo,
with a minimum of five years field experience in the country;
- Experience in
political analysis and conflict prevention;
- Seven plus years
professional experience in at least two of those sectors: government,
academia, international organisations, NGOs or journalism;
- Excellent
writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate
well-targeted policy recommendations;
- Fluency in
English and French; knowledge of local languages an advantage;
- PhD or Masters
degree in international relations, political science, journalism,
sociology or equivalent through experience;
- Excellent
interpersonal and communication skills, including good public presentation
skills, and a very strong capacity for networking and effective teamwork;
- Ability to
liaise with people coming from very different professional backgrounds
(traditional leaders, local politicians, diplomats, military personnel,
activists, etc.);
- Ability to
travel, especially in remote areas, work independently in a fast-paced and
often demanding environment.
How
to apply:
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter, contact details of at least 3 referees and two short writing samples pertaining to conflict issues in the DR Congo.
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter, contact details of at least 3 referees and two short writing samples pertaining to conflict issues in the DR Congo.
In the cover letter
(which should be sent as an e-mail) the candidate should briefly propose his or
her own ideas on themes for two future Crisis Group reports relating to
conflict in the DR Congo and briefly describe how she/he would research them
(in no more than two pages).
Please refer to
Crisis Group's website for previous publications: www.crisisgroup.org.
Please send applications by email to open.positions@crisisgroup.org, including "Senior Analyst, Central Africa" in the subject line.
Please send applications by email to open.positions@crisisgroup.org, including "Senior Analyst, Central Africa" in the subject line.
Please state where
you viewed this vacancy announcement.
Recruitment will remain open until the appropriate candidate is appointed.
Recruitment will remain open until the appropriate candidate is appointed.
Candidates will
receive a response confirming receipt of their application.
Please note, only
candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted.
No phone calls
please.
Closing
date:
30 Aug 2013
