Researcher in the area of Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis in the Great Lakes region.

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is a pan-African applied policy research institute headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa with offices in Nairobi, Kenya, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Dakar, Senegal. The ISS is an established think tank working in the area of African human security.

The Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis division is seeking to recruit Researcher in the area of Conflict Prevention and Risk Analysis in the Great Lakes region.

The successful candidate will be required to assist senior researchers with research tasks and other programme deliverables. Specifically: • Provide research support to programme head and other researchers in the programme; • Assist in writing publications based on research results; • Media and stakeholder liaison to provide information, influence opinions and policies; • Presentation of research findings to various forums and stakeholders; • Participate and provide assistance for any workshops conducted in the office; • Actively pursue the exchange and protection of information amongst researchers and individuals to ensure effective knowledge management according to organizational objectives; • Participate in project teams according to the organizational standards. Requirements • A degree in a relevant social science discipline such as political science and Law; • Proven interest in Conflict prevention and risk analysis issues will be; • Ability to undertake networking with the academia and research institute’s actors; • Research, analytical, writing, and computer (MS Office) skills; • Good communication and presentation skills. Salary: Internationally competitive salary offered.

Our mission is to inform and enhance the debate on human security in Africa in order to support policy formulation, implementation and decision making at all levels. For further details about our many applied research, training and capacity building programmes and projects visit www.issafrica.org

How to apply: 

To be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity please apply with a detailed CV including three references and three single authored publications to Mr. Isaac Sihadi on email at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 6 October 2012.