Analyst, Somalia International Crisis Group

International Crisis Group is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, with some 150 staff members on five continents, working through field-based analysis and high-level advocacy to prevent and resolve deadly conflict worldwide. Widely recognised as the world’s leading independent, non-partisan source of analysis and advice to governments and intergovernmental bodies on the prevention and resolution of deadly conflict, Crisis Group is seeking an Analyst, Somalia.

Employment with Crisis Group means a rewarding career with challenging and intellectually stimulating opportunities. You will work alongside our diverse workforce, many of whom have distinguished academic records with valuable experience in the public domain. Our staff members contribute to the development of policy recommendations and, through strategic advocacy initiatives, are part of the debate in resolving some of the most intractable conflicts of our time.

Role:

Based in Nairobi, Kenya, 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;

• 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 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.

More / LessHow to apply

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.