The project aims to enhance conflict early warning capabilities in the region, and involves working closely with the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region’s Peace and Security Division.
The researcher will conduct research and analysis on major peace, security and governance challenges. The findings will inform technical support and capacity-building initiatives, and will be disseminated through reports, articles, seminars and briefings. The researcher will work with a senior researcher to build networks and develop workable policy recommendations.
The position is based in Nairobi, reporting to the project manager.
Overview of duties
Initiate, plan and undertake primary and secondary research
Develop policy recommendations
Disseminate research results in a timely and relevant way to specific audiences through writing, public speaking, briefings, media interviews and policy forums
Maintain relationships with partners, governments, regional and international organisations as well as relevant civil society organisations
Help write the annual project report
Help identify new funding opportunities, draft concept notes and develop new projects
Overview of requirements
A Master’s degree in a relevant social science discipline such as international relations, journalism, political science, anthropology, development studies, conflict and peace studies, strategic and security studies, law or a related field
A minimum of five years of relevant experience in the peace and security field as a researcher, policymaker or journalist
Good knowledge of African governance and security challenges and policy frameworks, and an interest in conflict analysis, early warning, conflict prevention, peacebuilding and dialogue
Good networking and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in partnership with international and continental organisations, governments and civil society
Knowledge of the workings of the African Union, regional economic communities and other regional intergovernmental structures
Excellent English and French language skills. Fluency in French is a requirement
Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines
Willingness to travel at short notice
Email your application to Mercy Rukenya: nairobijobs@issafrica.org. Applicants must provide a cover letter, detailed CV, and recent writing sample, including at least three contactable referees. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Apply via :
nairobijobs@issafrica.org
