Project Director, Central Africa

The Project Director, Central Africa will supervise a team of staff to produce succinct, well researched, analytical, and timely reports and briefing papers addressing conflict prevention and resolution issues in Cameroon, Central African Republic and Chad. They will explain and advocate Crisis Group analysis and recommendations to national and foreign governments, warring parties, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, and the media.
Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direction to the work of the Project, supervising staff and managing the project’s budgetary and administrative matters;
Make sure that the security risks of staff and operations are reduced to a minimum by establishing and maintaining relevant local security guidelines and make sure that the protocols and guidelines that are put in place are being followed and staff and consultants receive proper briefings on Crisis Group’s Security Framework and Guidelines;
Conduct, coordinate and supervise the analysis and field-based research necessary to produce high-quality reports and briefings on crisis situations over the course of the year; maintain a network of contacts in order to stay informed of relevant events on the ground;
Give guidance, oversee, prepare and edit detailed reports, briefing papers and derivative products (op eds, blogs, short notes) setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations in concise and clear fashion;
Work closely with representatives of governments and international and local organisations in gathering information, seeking input and feedback, and supporting the distribution of Crisis Group’s publications;
Maintain and extend the advocacy program in and on (countries in) the region, optimising advocacy efforts linked to the publication of the reports and other materials, with the objective of promoting the adoption of Crisis Group’s policy recommendations by concerned actors;
Support fundraising efforts with selected government and private donors through meetings and other outreach, with the assistance of the development team.

Requirements include:

Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, journalism, sociology or equivalent through experience;
7+ years professional experience in conflict analysis, journalism, NGO, international organisations or government work related to the region with field experience in the region;
Good knowledge of regional politics of the region’s conflicts and societies, and extensive contacts with governmental and non-governmental officials, the media, and local and international civil-society organisations working in the region;
Expertise covering governance issues, stabilisation, security-sector reform and institution-building;
Excellent writing and analytical skills, and ability to formulate well-targeted policy recommendations;
Fluency in English (oral and written) and French required;
Excellent editing skills;
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public presentation skills;
Experience in management of a team.

Candidates should apply before 15 July 2021.

Apply via :

jobs.crisisgroup.org