POSITION TITLE: Analyst, Ethiopia and Eritrea
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
REPORTS TO: Project Director, Horn of Africa
Role:
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the successful candidate will research and produce reports on security, conflict, local politics, governance, social and development issues, analysing long and short-term challenges to stabilisation, security and development in Ethiopia and Eritrea, and recommending measures to achieve these goals.
Responsibilities:
Conduct extensive research into prevailing security, political and social conditions in both Ethiopia and Eritrea; Provide analysis and advice on key security issues facing Ethiopia and Eritrea 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 knowledge of politics and society in Ethiopia and Eritrea, with significant field experience in the region; Experience in political analysis and conflict prevention; At least five years professional experience in government, academia, international organisations, NGOs or journalism; Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted policy recommendations;
Written and spoken fluency in English and proficiency in a regional language (Amharic preferred) required; 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 effective teamwork; Ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
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 region. 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 Ethiopia or Eritrea 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: http://www.crisisgroup.org.
Please send applications by email to africa.vacancies@crisisgroup.org , including "Analyst, Ethiopia / Eritrea” in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted until 19 August 2011. Please note, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.
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