Junior Research Fellow, Knowledge Production Department
ACCORD is recruiting a Junior Research Fellow (full-time) for its Knowledge Production Department
Junior Research Fellow, Knowledge Production Department
Based: Durban, South Africa
Closing date: 21 March 2011
Starting date: Immediate
Reference: KPD-JRF-ACCORD
About ACCORD
The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is a South African-based civil society institution working throughout Africa to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent. ACCORD’s primary aim is to influence political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and institutional development to the forefront as an alternative to armed violence and protracted conflict. ACCORD specialises in conflict management, analysis and prevention and intervenes in conflicts through mediation, negotiation, training, research and conflict analysis.
ACCORD is currently recruiting a Junior Research Fellow (full-time) for its Knowledge Production Department. The Knowledge Production Department’s strategic objective is to establish ACCORD as a positive and constructive learning institution that enhances policy, research and practice in the field of conflict management. The department focuses on four key topical areas related to ACCORD’s work and to conflict management in Africa: Peacemaking, Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding, and Theory and Practice of Conflict Resolution.
The fellowship will take place over a period of six months, beginning no later than May 2011, pending availability of the successful candidate. The fellowship is based in Durban, South Africa but may include international travel. The honorarium for the 2011 fellow is R 9,500 per month. In addition, travel costs to and from Durban will be covered.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
The overall tasks of the Junior Research Fellow are, but not limited to:
• Develop a proposal for contributing to wider knowledge production on the continent;
• Organise an internal seminar on the fellow’s area of research;
• Write a research paper which may be published by ACCORD;
• Assist Senior Researchers with key research initiatives and support them in developing specific research outputs;
• Contribute to drafting concept notes and research proposals;
• Carry out literature surveys, pertinent to the research agenda of the department;
• Assist the department in identifying possible research areas and the surveying of current trends in the field;
• Ad hoc administrative and project management tasks.
Skills & Qualifications:
• Exceptional research and analytical skills;
• Commitment to work in the conflict resolution/management field in the future;
• Familiarity with key African institutions and actors involved in conflict management and peace and security is preferred;
• Appreciation for cross-cutting issues and area expertise in African countries or regions where conflict has occured/is occurring is also valued;
• Enrolment in graduate studies at Masters level; recent graduation (within the last 2 years); or evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience;
• Fluency in English;
• French and/or Arab and/or Portuguese is an added advantage;
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
How to apply:
Please send your relevant letter of motivation, CV, ten-page (single-spaced) un-edited writing sample of original research, and references with KPD-JRF-ACCORD in the subject line to: recruitment@accord.org.za
In an effort to build African capacity, scholars from conflict and post-conflict countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about ACCORD please visit http://www.accord.org.za
Junior Research Fellow, Knowledge Production Department
Based: Durban, South Africa
Closing date: 21 March 2011
Starting date: Immediate
Reference: KPD-JRF-ACCORD
About ACCORD
The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is a South African-based civil society institution working throughout Africa to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent. ACCORD’s primary aim is to influence political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and institutional development to the forefront as an alternative to armed violence and protracted conflict. ACCORD specialises in conflict management, analysis and prevention and intervenes in conflicts through mediation, negotiation, training, research and conflict analysis.
ACCORD is currently recruiting a Junior Research Fellow (full-time) for its Knowledge Production Department. The Knowledge Production Department’s strategic objective is to establish ACCORD as a positive and constructive learning institution that enhances policy, research and practice in the field of conflict management. The department focuses on four key topical areas related to ACCORD’s work and to conflict management in Africa: Peacemaking, Peacekeeping, Peacebuilding, and Theory and Practice of Conflict Resolution.
The fellowship will take place over a period of six months, beginning no later than May 2011, pending availability of the successful candidate. The fellowship is based in Durban, South Africa but may include international travel. The honorarium for the 2011 fellow is R 9,500 per month. In addition, travel costs to and from Durban will be covered.
Tasks & Responsibilities:
The overall tasks of the Junior Research Fellow are, but not limited to:
• Develop a proposal for contributing to wider knowledge production on the continent;
• Organise an internal seminar on the fellow’s area of research;
• Write a research paper which may be published by ACCORD;
• Assist Senior Researchers with key research initiatives and support them in developing specific research outputs;
• Contribute to drafting concept notes and research proposals;
• Carry out literature surveys, pertinent to the research agenda of the department;
• Assist the department in identifying possible research areas and the surveying of current trends in the field;
• Ad hoc administrative and project management tasks.
Skills & Qualifications:
• Exceptional research and analytical skills;
• Commitment to work in the conflict resolution/management field in the future;
• Familiarity with key African institutions and actors involved in conflict management and peace and security is preferred;
• Appreciation for cross-cutting issues and area expertise in African countries or regions where conflict has occured/is occurring is also valued;
• Enrolment in graduate studies at Masters level; recent graduation (within the last 2 years); or evidence of significant, comparable, relevant work experience;
• Fluency in English;
• French and/or Arab and/or Portuguese is an added advantage;
• Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
How to apply:
Please send your relevant letter of motivation, CV, ten-page (single-spaced) un-edited writing sample of original research, and references with KPD-JRF-ACCORD in the subject line to: recruitment@accord.org.za
In an effort to build African capacity, scholars from conflict and post-conflict countries are strongly encouraged to apply.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information about ACCORD please visit http://www.accord.org.za
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