Organization: The Security Governance
Group (SGG) is a young, dynamic international research and consulting firm
headquartered in Waterloo, Canada that specializes in the security and
governance dimensions of statebuilding, peacebuilding and post-conflic
t reconstruction.
Position
Summary:
Reporting to the President and Vice-President of the SGG, the candidate will
play an integral role in the continued growth of the SGG, from overseeing
projects and raising funds to nurturing partnerships and engaging in overall strategic
planning.
Specific
Duties Include:
- Develop
and lead research and consulting projects from inception to completion. - Cultivate
consulting, grant and other business/funding opportunities for the SGG. - Write
competitive tenders and grant proposals. - Develop
and nurture institutional partnerships for the SGG. - Assist
in marketing the achievements and services of the SGG. - Conduct
desk-based and field-based research in conflict-affected and fragile state
environments. - Write
blogs, papers and comprehensive research reports. - Represent
the SGG at international meetings and conferences. - Organize
and facilitate real and virtual events. - Oversee
and mentor junior staff and interns. - Lead
the development of innovative communications and dissemination tools. - Assist in
strategic planning for the firm.
Qualifications:
- A
graduate degree in the social sciences (Political Science, History,
Sociology etc.) - A
minimum of 5 years of employment experience in one or more of the
following fields: international development, security and defence, or
governance. - Demonstrated
excellence in research and writing. - A
minimum of 1 year of project management and fund-raising experience. - At
least 6 months of field experience in a fragile or conflict-affected
state. - Strong
interpersonal and organizational skills, with an attention to detail. - Self-starter
with leadership experience. - Knowledge
of the fields of peacebuilding, statebuilding, and security sector reform
is a strength. - Knowledge
of social media, web design and eConferencing tools is a strength. - Ability
to speak French, Spanish or Arabic is a strength.
Compensation: Base salary with performance
incentives. Contact the SGG for more information.
Interested
applicants are invited to send a cover letter, CV, recent writing sample, and
three references to info@secgovgroup.com by June 26, 2015. We appreciate all
candidates’ applications but only those selected for an interview will be
contacted.