Senior Analyst, Sahel

Role :

Based in Dakar, Senegal, 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 the Sahel region, particularly Mali and Niger, and recommending measures to achieve these goals. This position reports into the Project Director, West Africa.

Responsibilities :

  • Conduct extensive research into prevailing security, political and social conditions in the Sahel region to include Mali and Niger ;
  • Provide analysis and advice on key security issues facing the Sahel region 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 the Sahel region, with significant field experience in the region ;
  • Experience in political analysis and conflict prevention ;
  • At least five to seven 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, French and proficiency in a local language 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.

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