Based in the region, preferably Nairobi, Kenya, the Senior Analyst will undertake research and draft reports and other forms of shorter publication which examine and propose solutions to prevent or mitigate deadly conflict in Ethiopia and the region, including consideration of security, political, legal, governance, human rights and social issues.

Specific responsibilities:

• Conducts extensive field research into prevailing issues in Ethiopia and the region, including - where relevant - consideration of security, political, legal, economic and social issues as well as human rights, gender and governance;

• Provides written analyses - in clear and concise fashion - of the risks and origins of deadly conflict in the region in the form of detailed reports and briefing papers for publication as well as shorter derivatives (such as podcasts and op-eds);

• Proposes policy recommendations and initiatives for relevant actors including political, civil society and other stakeholders at the national as well as regional and international levels aimed at preventing, mitigating or resolving conflict;

• Provide support to the Project Director for Crisis Group activities and advocacy in the region and globally;

• As required, supervise research assistants, consultants, stringers and/or interns.

Requirements:

• Post-graduate qualification in international relations, political science, social sciences or other relevant field of academic study;

• Minimum five years of professional experience in the field of conflict research, analysis and prevention, working in government, academia, international organisations, non-governmental organisations or the media;

• Demonstrated excellent writing skills;

• Strong research and analytical skills, and proven experience of formulating persuasive policy recommendations;

• Extensive knowledge of the region’s security and public policy issues, and experience of living and working in the region;

• Fluency in English; and a local language spoken in Ethiopia preferred;

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public presentation skills;

• Experience of working successfully within a team as well as the ability to work independently in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.

If interested, please submit your application by 10 June 2023.