Job Vacancy: International Crises Group Seeks Analyst, Somalia

International Crises Group Seeks 

Analyst, Somalia

Role:

 

Based in Nairobi, or the region, 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 Somalia, and recommending measures to achieve these goals. 

Responsibilities:

• Conduct extensive research into prevailing security, political and social conditions in Somalia;
• Provide analysis and advice on key security issues facing Somalia 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 Somalia, with significant field experience in the region;
• Experience in political analysis and conflict prevention;
• Three to 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 Somali preferred;
• 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.

Application Procedure:

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 Somalia 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, Somalia" in the subject line of the e-mail. Recruitment will remain open until the appropriate candidate is appointed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. No phone calls or emails please.

Crisis Group offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package.