Institute for Security Studies (ISS)
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is a pan-African applied policy research institute headquartered in Pretoria, South Africa with offices in Cape Town, South Africa, Nairobi, Kenya, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Dakar, Senegal. The ISS is an established think tank working in the area of African human security. It seeks to mainstream human security perspectives into public policy processes and to influence decision makers within Africa and beyond. The objective of the Institute is to add critical balance and objectivity by providing timely, empirical research and contextual analysis of relevant human security issues to policy makers, area specialists, advocacy groups, and the media.
Emmanuel Kisiangani
Institute for Security Studies KenyaI am a Senior Researcher with the Institute for Security Studies, Nairobi Office. My geographic area of focus is East and Horn of Africa and my areas of research interest include; conflict management and peace building, transitional justice, political governance, Africa's International Relations, among others. I hold a PhD in Political Studies and International Relations from the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg and an M.A in Diplomacy and International Studies from the University of Nairobi (Kenya).I have previously worked in various research and teaching capacities in South Africa and Kenya.
Senior Researcher in the Crime, Justice and Governance Division
The Institute for Security Studies is offering an exciting new opportunity for a highly motivated senior researcher. This person will have solid experience in conceptualising and managing research projects, so as to drive new, innovative research and advocacy projects in the field of criminal justice policy and practice, tackling corruption and good governance.
The successful candidate will be expected to:
Work as part of a team to identify critical areas for new research and advocacy to support good governance and improve policy and practice in the broad area of criminal justice
Conceptualise and develop research proposals and manage research projects
Have an existing network of contacts and established relationships with relevant stakeholders in government and civil society in South and southern Africa
Have published journal and media writing articles and have experience in editing
Be able to delivery presentations to different stakeholder groups
Have experience in working with the media
Have experience and a track record of fund raising
Requirements:
The candidate should have at least a Masters degree in a relevant discipline
At least 7 years’ experience in a research or policy environment
At least 5 years experience in managing projects
Excellent presentation and writing skills
A relevant publications record
An understanding of the South African governments policy making environment
This position includes local and regional travel. The length of the contract will be for two years and will be renewable subject to future funding.
Salary: Competitive salary offered.
How to apply:
To be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity please apply with a detailed CV including three references and three single authored publications to Mr. Isaac Sihadi on email at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org. Closing date: 10 March 2013
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
ISS Vacancy: Deputy Executive Director
The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) is an independent, non-profit applied policy research organisation. Its mission is to advance human security in Africa, through evidence-based policy advice, technical support and capacity building. The ISS has offices in Addis Ababa, Cape Town, Nairobi, Pretoria, and Dakar.
The Deputy Executive Director is responsible for ensuring delivery on all internal strategic and operational matters within the organisation. The successful candidate will report to the Executive Director of the Institute. S/he will need to have a generic knowledge of the substantive issues that the ISS works in, as well demonstrate a strong record as a manager in a similar setting. S/he will provide direct supervision to the Heads of the ISS’s five programmatic divisions, as well as to the Directors responsible for research and management support services. The successful candidate will take overall responsibility for the quality of the ISS’s work, and ensure that the organisation is able is demonstrate the results of its work. S/he will support the Executive Director and Division Heads in fund-raising, and take responsibility for the ISS reporting to its donors. S/he will also promote innovation within the organisation.
Requirements:
- A Masters degree in management, humanities, social sciences or law.
- At least ten years management experience in a research, policy or related environment,
- Knowledge or expertise on African peace and security issues
- Excellent financial management, human resource management, communication, writing, presentation and networking skills
- Excellent financial and human resource management skills.
- Good communication, presentation and networking skills.
- A proven track record in fund-raising and donor liaison
- A strong team leader with excellent interpersonal skills
- A strong knowledge of the ongoing developments in management theory and practice
Salary: Total package from R812 749.00 upward.
Assumption of duties: 01 June 2012.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Apply with a detailed CV including three contactable references to Mr Isaac Sihadi, email pretoriajobs@issafrica.org. Closing date: 5 March 2012.
The ISS is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to achieving employment equity in the workplace.
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Policy and Research Papers
Completing the demobilisation, disarmament and reintegration process of armed groups in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the link to security sector reform of FARDC. Mission difficult!
An ISS analysis on the difficulties and challenges in implementing DDR and SSR processes in the DRC.
The Security Sector in Southern Africa
The Security Sector Governance (SSG) Programme of the Institute for Security Studies (ISS) conducted baseline studies of the security sector in six Southern African countries, namely Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Lesotho, Mozambique, South Africa and Zimbabwe, as well as the Southern African Development Community’s Organ on Politics, Defence and Security (SADC Organ). The results of this research are reflected in this monograph.
Understanding Africa’s contemporary conflicts Origins, challenges and peacebuilding
How then do war-torn communities with reduced capacity set about their reconstruction and arrive at a situation of peace? In answering this question, this monograph is structured in three parts. The first part, consisting of two chapters, examines changing methodologies through which we can more accurately analyse and map violent conflict, its causes and effects. Th e second then consider conflict resolution and peacebuilding and the key challenges and obstacles, while the final part documents success stories in the reconstruction of sub-Saharan Africa through looking at various theoretical and contextual examples.
Zimbabwe: Political and Security Challenges to the Transition
This briefing focuses on political party and security issues, as well as South Africa’s mediation. Subsequent reporting will analyse other topics vital to the transition, including
constitutional and legal reform, justice and reconciliation, sanctions policies and security sector reform.
Governing & Managing the Defence Sector
This book is about understanding, managing and, as necessary, reforming the defence sector. It does not, however, treat the defence sector in isolation, but as part of government and the security sector, as a grouping of assets that can be employed in support of overall national policy. Nor does it equate the defence sector with the military alone.