Analyst, Horn of Africa

Analyst, Horn of Africa

Role:

Based in Kenya, Nairobi, 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 Kenya and Uganda, and recommending measures to achieve these goals. For the first year the analyst will be expected to focus primarily on Kenya.

Responsibilities:

•Conduct extensive research into prevailing security, political and social conditions in Kenya and Uganda;
•Provide analysis and advice on key security issues facing Kenya and Uganda 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 Kenya, 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 Kiswahili 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

The International Crisis Group is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisational, with some 130 staff members on five continents, working though field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict worldwide. Widely acknowledged as one of the most effective and applauded actors in the field of conflict prevention and resolution worldwide, we are seeking an Analyst to work in Crisis Group’s Horn of Africa Project.

Please send applications by email to africa.vacancies@crisisgroup.org , including "Analyst, Horn of Africa" in the subject line.

Applications will be accepted until 25 March 2011. Please note, only candidates selected for further consideration will be contacted. No phone calls please.

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