Institute for Peace and Security Studies - Addis Ababa University Consultancy for the Preparation of Plicy Briefs Jobs in Ethiopia

Institute for Peace and Security Studies - Addis Ababa University Consultancy for the Preparation of Plicy Briefs Jobs in Ethiopia


Position Purpose

The purpose of the consultancy will be to produce four policy briefs on the following topics:

  • Consultant 1: Military coup and the implication to the democratization process in Mali and the region;

  • Consultant 2: The rise of terrorist insurgency in Mozambique and its security implication to the region;

  • Consultant 3: Food insecurity in the Horn of Africa: peace and security challenges;

  • Consultant 4: COVID-19 and its( what) implications for the Lake Chad basin region.

    Key Responsibilities

    The consultants are expected to

  • Develop policy briefs on the above-mentioned topics (one policy brief per consultant) and send the draft brief to the IPSS Research Unit for review and approval;

  • Ensure the policy brief is delivered according to the proposed structure;

  • Revise the policy brief according to the reviewer’s feedback;

  • Revise and resubmit the policy brief if the draft does not fulfil the quality standards.

    Job Requirements

    Required Qualification and Experience

  • Minimum MA in social sciences, preferably in peace and security studies, political science, global studies, development studies or any other related field of study;

  • Excellent knowledge of the African development landscape in the field of peace and security;

  • Excellent writing and research skills;

  • Very good knowledge of ICT tools for data collection;

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English;

  • Minimum one-year work experience in similar research activities;

  • High academic performance is an added advantage.

    How to Apply

  • Applicants should submit their Resume/CV along with sample publications to application@ipss-addis.org and h.cynthia@ipss-addis.org by 05 October 2020.

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