Senior Analyst
CRISIS GROUP – MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA
The International Crisis Group (Crisis Group) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, with some 130 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 a Senior Analyst for our Middle East and North Africa team.
SENIOR ANALYST, IRAN
Role:
The successful candidate will conduct research on Iran and produce reports on security, conflict, political, governance, and social issues related to Iran, analysing long and short-term security challenges, and identifying ways of increasing the capacity and will of pertinent governments and other political actors to prevent conflict or bring it to a peaceful closure. The position will be based in the Gulf States.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct extensive research on Iran into prevailing security, political and social conditions;
• Provide analysis and advice on key security issues facing Iran, the region and the wider international community;
• Propose policy initiatives to relevant governmental and non-governmental actors to address and alleviate the underlying causes of tension and conflict;
• Prepare detailed reports and briefing papers setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations.
Requirements:
• Previous, extensive knowledge of politics and society in Iran and contacts with governmental and nongovernmental officials, media, and academia;
• Experience in foreign policy analysis and conflict prevention;
• 7+ 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, and a record of having published analytical writing;
• Fluency in English and Persian required;
• PhD or Masters degree in international relations, political science, journalism, sociology or equivalent through experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good public presentation skills, a strong capacity for effective teamwork, as well as the ability to work independently; and
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
Applications will be accepted until an appropriate candidate is selected. Please note that after that, only candidates selected for further consideration or interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Crisis Group offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package
The International Crisis Group (Crisis Group) is an independent, non-profit, non-governmental organisation, with some 130 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 a Senior Analyst for our Middle East and North Africa team.
SENIOR ANALYST, IRAN
Role:
The successful candidate will conduct research on Iran and produce reports on security, conflict, political, governance, and social issues related to Iran, analysing long and short-term security challenges, and identifying ways of increasing the capacity and will of pertinent governments and other political actors to prevent conflict or bring it to a peaceful closure. The position will be based in the Gulf States.
Responsibilities:
• Conduct extensive research on Iran into prevailing security, political and social conditions;
• Provide analysis and advice on key security issues facing Iran, the region and the wider international community;
• Propose policy initiatives to relevant governmental and non-governmental actors to address and alleviate the underlying causes of tension and conflict;
• Prepare detailed reports and briefing papers setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations.
Requirements:
• Previous, extensive knowledge of politics and society in Iran and contacts with governmental and nongovernmental officials, media, and academia;
• Experience in foreign policy analysis and conflict prevention;
• 7+ 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, and a record of having published analytical writing;
• Fluency in English and Persian required;
• PhD or Masters degree in international relations, political science, journalism, sociology or equivalent through experience;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including good public presentation skills, a strong capacity for effective teamwork, as well as the ability to work independently; and
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and often demanding environment.
How to apply
Applications should be submitted in English and include a CV, cover letter, an unedited writing sample and contact details of three referees. Please send applications to MidEast.vacancies@crisisgroup.org, including “Senior Analyst, Iran” in the subject line. In the cover letter (of no more than two pages in length) the candidate should briefly propose his or her own ideas on themes for one or two future Crisis Group reports or shorter briefing papers on Iran. Please refer to Crisis Group's website for previous publications: http://www.crisisgroup.org.Applications will be accepted until an appropriate candidate is selected. Please note that after that, only candidates selected for further consideration or interview will be contacted. No phone calls, please.
Crisis Group offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience and an excellent benefits package
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