"Written and spoken fluency in English and proficiency in a regional
language (Amharic preferred) required"
http://www.crisisgroup.org/en/about/employment/careers/open-positions/analyst-ethiopia-and-eritrea.aspx
Analyst, Ethiopia and Eritrea
POSITION TITLE: Analyst, Ethiopia and Eritrea
LOCATION: Nairobi, Kenya
REPORTS TO: Project Director, Horn of Africa
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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_at_crisisgroup.org
, including "Analyst, Ethiopia / Eritrea in the subject line.
There is no closing date for applications; Crisis Group will review
applications as they are received to identify suitable candidates.
Please note that after that, only candidates selected for further
consideration or interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
Received on Fri Feb 03 2012 - 21:18:09 EST
