Description
The International
Crisis Group (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. We are
currently looking for a highly motivated and capable staff member who will be
working as Senior Analyst, Nigeria
Role:
Crisis Group is
seeking a senior analyst to work on Nigeria for its West Africa Project. The
job involves working with other members of the West Africa team to research and
produce reports on security, conflict, political, governance, human rights and
social issues related to the West African sub-region with particular emphasis
on Nigeria. The senior analyst will carry out research and advocacy for Crisis
Group in Nigeria and neighbouring countries. Extensive travel within Nigeria
and in West Africa is required. This position will be based in Abuja.
Responsibilities:
- Preparing
detailed reports and briefing papers on the key issues linked to the
political, social and security issues of Nigeria, setting out relevant
research findings and policy recommendations; - Conducting
extensive field research into prevailing security, social and political
conditions; and - Proposing
policy initiatives to be undertaken by the relevant governmental and
non-governmental actors to address the underlying issues that feed
grievances and to conduct advocacy that promotes Crisis Group policy
ideas, especially with ECOWAS countries and secretariat.
Requirements:
- Deep
knowledge of the West Africa region, in particular Nigeria; - Extensive
contacts in Nigeria with governmental and non-governmental officials,
media and academia; - 5+
years of professional experience in conflict analysis, journalism,
academic, NGO or INGO work related to Nigeria; - Excellent
writing and analytical skills, good at summarising vast amounts of written
material; and - Fluency
in English, French an advantage, and knowledge of local languages highly
appreciated.
How
to apply
Applications should
be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter, contact details of at
least 3 referees and two writing samples pertaining to conflict in Nigeria. 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 Nigeria, 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 “Senior Analyst, Nigeria” in the subject line.
Recruitment
will remain open until the appropriate candidate is selected. After sending us your e-mail
you will receive a response confirming receipt of your application. Please note
that after that, only candidates selected for further consideration or an
interview will be contacted. No phone calls please.
