International Crisis Group (ICG)

Job description

Based in one of the Crisis Group offices, the Deputy Chief of Policy will report to the Chief of Policy and work closely with the president, regional experts and the editing team to shape and strengthen the output and policy lines of Crisis Group's reports and other publications. The Deputy Chief of Policy will have significant experience in a policymaking role, exceptional writing and editing skills, rich knowledge of geopolitics and conflict management, and a passion for Crisis Group’s mission. The post provides an exciting opportunity to play an influential and important role in a leading non-governmental conflict prevention organisation.

Responsibilities:

• Under the Chief of Policy’s supervision, and working closely with the president, regional program staff and editors, review Crisis Group reports and other publications to ensure excellence in analysis and policy and overall quality;
• Support Crisis Group’s program staff in helping conceptualise, plan and draft reports, briefings and other publications;
• Provide ongoing guidance to colleagues on writing of reports and other written publications to achieve clear, coherent text that enables the organisation to promote its analysis and policy lines effectively;
• Draft policy notes, statements, and other internal and external documents as required;
• With the Chief of Policy, keep the President informed of evolving policy discussions and ensure he is brought in in a timely manner:
  • for early consultation on important policy issues;
  • for final definition of Crisis Group’s position on such issues; and
  • for final approval of all reports, and as needed other publications and outputs;
• Other policy-related responsibilities as directed by the Chief of Policy or the President.

Requirements

• At least ten years’ work experience, with some years in a senior policy-making or top advisory role;
• An interest in global politics and conflict prevention, management and resolution;
• Full fluency in English and extensive, very strong drafting and editing experience, fluency in French preferred;
• An eye for detail and commitment to accuracy;
• Ability to work at pace under pressure and manage multiple tasks to tight deadlines;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For more information about the job, Deputy Chief of Policy, please follow the link provided. 

Role:  

Reporting to the Project Director, the Deputy Project Director will supervise at least one analyst and a small support staff to produce succinct, well researched, analytical, and timely reports and briefing papers addressing conflict prevention and resolution issues in DRC and Burundi.  He/she will explain and advocate Crisis Group analysis and recommendations to national and foreign governments, warring parties, non-governmental organisations, international organisations, and the media.

Responsibilities:

• Provide leadership and direction to the work of the Project as concerns the Great Lakes area, supervising staff and managing the project’s budgetary and administrative matters;
• Make sure that the security risks of staff and operations are reduced to a minimum by establishing and maintaining relevant local security guidelines and make sure that the protocols and guidelines that are put in place are being followed and staff and consultants receive proper briefings on Crisis Group’s Security Framework and Guidelines;
• Conduct, coordinate and supervise the analysis and field-based research necessary  to produce high-quality reports and briefings on crisis situations over the course of the year; maintain a network of contacts in order to stay informed of relevant events on the ground;
• Give guidance, oversee and prepare detailed reports, briefing papers and derivative products (op eds, blogs, short notes) setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations in concise and clear fashion ;
• Work closely with representatives of governments and international and local organisations in gathering information, seeking input and feedback, and supporting the distribution of Crisis Group’s publications;
• Maintain and extend the advocacy program in and on (countries in) the region, optimising advocacy efforts linked to the publication of the reports and other materials, with the objective of promoting the adoption of Crisis Group’s policy recommendations by concerned actors;
• Support fundraising efforts with selected government and private donors through meetings and other outreach, with the assistance of the development team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in international relations, political science, law, journalism, sociology or equivalent through experience;
• 5+ years professional experience in conflict analysis, journalism, NGO, international organisations or government work related to the region with field experience in the region;
• Good knowledge of regional politics of the DRC and of the great lakes area, conflicts and societies, and extensive contacts with governmental and non-governmental officials, the media, and local and international civil-society organisations working in the region;
• Expertise covering governance issues, stabilisation, security-sector reform and institution-building;
• Excellent writing and analytical skills, and ability to formulate well-targeted policy recommendations;
• Excellent editing skills;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including public presentation skills; 
• Experience communicating with the public through speaking, writing and social media.
• Experience in overseeing budgetary and administrative matters, and management of a team;
• Fluency in English (oral and written) required; good level of French required; knowledge of one of the languages in the region preferred.

If interested in the role, please follow the link and apply by December 9.

The Program Director will lead Crisis Group’s work in Europe & Central Asia aimed at preventing, mitigating and resolving deadly conflict in the region including specifically the research and analysis, development of policy recommendations, and publication and advocacy activities. The Director will have management responsibility and accountability for the resources of the Program including leading and motivating approximately 10 staff members located throughout the region. The Director will contribute to the overall strategic direction of Crisis Group.  

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to the work of the Europe & Central Asia Program, including helping define its geographic and substantive reach, in order that it develops and advances options and opportunities to prevent, mitigate and resolve deadly conflict in the region;
• Establish an annual work plan for the Program of research, publications and other outputs, and advocacy in collaboration with relevant colleagues;
• Oversee implementation of the annual plan and other work by Program staff, in particular ensuring field-based research and analysis leads to the timely production, publicity and advocacy of high-quality reports, briefings and other publications;
• Ensure written work by field-based staff meets Crisis Group standards in terms of policy coherence and consistency, persuasiveness in policy recommendations, and overall quality;

For further information about the position,  Program Director, Europe & Central Asia, please follow the link. 

This is an opportunity for an engaging and motivated individual to bring together International Crisis Group colleagues in delivering complex conflict prevention projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for representing Crisis Group, acting as focal point and primary project contact with selected key donors; leading internal coordination in Crisis Group to deliver project activities and outputs; ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation and governance arrangements are in place; drafting project documentation including progress and completion reports; and, designing project proposals for Crisis Group’s future conflict prevention work.

Responsibilities:

Representation:

• Act as focal point and representative for Crisis Group with donors and other stakeholders on selected projects;
• Present and promote project objectives and achievements to external partners including to donors, government actors, UN agencies, in-country partners, and the media where appropriate;
• Promote internally the sharing of knowledge and best practice arising from Crisis Group’s participation in selected projects.

 Project design and coordination:

• Collaborate with Crisis Group colleagues in designing project proposals including clear and achievable outcomes and outputs as well as related processes and time frames;
• Lead in conceptualizing and negotiating Crisis Group’s contributions to conflict prevention projects with donors and other external stakeholders, including creating processes and designing inputs that are coherent with Crisis Group’s mandate and methodology, and that are embedded into Crisis Group’s research, publication and advocacy plans.

 Project management and reporting:

• Liaise actively with Crisis Group colleagues contributing to project activities - including field analysts, thematic experts, advocacy staff, and others - and create and manage a framework for monitoring to ensure effective delivery of project activities and outputs on time, in budget and to required standards;
• Draft and submit reports to project donors and other partners, ensuring that all reporting requirements are consistently met in line with required formats and time frames;
• In collaboration with Finance colleagues, manage project budgets and expenditure including activity funds administered under separate project budgets;
• Contribute to and thereafter monitor and take appropriate action on project risk management.

For further information about the position, Project Manager, please follow the link. 

This is an opportunity for an engaging and motivated individual to bring together International Crisis Group colleagues in delivering complex conflict prevention projects. The Project Manager will be responsible for representing Crisis Group, acting as focal point and primary project contact with selected key donors; leading internal coordination in Crisis Group to deliver project activities and outputs; ensuring effective monitoring, evaluation and governance arrangements are in place; drafting project documentation including progress and completion reports; and, designing project proposals for Crisis Group’s future conflict prevention work.

Responsibilities:

Representation:

• Act as focal point and representative for Crisis Group with donors and other stakeholders on selected projects;
• Present and promote project objectives and achievements to external partners including to donors, government actors, UN agencies, in-country partners, and the media where appropriate;
• Promote internally the sharing of knowledge and best practice arising from Crisis Group’s participation in selected projects.

 Project design and coordination:

• Collaborate with Crisis Group colleagues in designing project proposals including clear and achievable outcomes and outputs as well as related processes and time frames;
• Lead in conceptualizing and negotiating Crisis Group’s contributions to conflict prevention projects with donors and other external stakeholders, including creating processes and designing inputs that are coherent with Crisis Group’s mandate and methodology, and that are embedded into Crisis Group’s research, publication and advocacy plans.

 Project management and reporting:

• Liaise actively with Crisis Group colleagues contributing to project activities - including field analysts, thematic experts, advocacy staff, and others - and create and manage a framework for monitoring to ensure effective delivery of project activities and outputs on time, in budget and to required standards;
• Draft and submit reports to project donors and other partners, ensuring that all reporting requirements are consistently met in line with required formats and time frames;
• In collaboration with Finance colleagues, manage project budgets and expenditure including activity funds administered under separate project budgets;
• Contribute to and thereafter monitor and take appropriate action on project risk management.

For further information about the position, Project Manager, please follow the link. 

The Researcher supports the Senior Analyst by undertaking field-based primary and secondary research and by providing written findings that contributes to International Crisis Group reports and other forms of written publication which examine and propose solutions to prevent or mitigate deadly conflict in Afghanistan. The Researcher is expected to have strong knowledge and to be based in Afghanistan.   

Responsibilities include:

• Conducts extensive field research as directed into prevailing issues in Afghanistan (including - where relevant - security, political, legal, economic and social issues as well as human rights, gender and governance) and provides written and oral reports of research findings;
• Assists with drafting and translation support for purposes of correspondence with local authorities and other interlocutors as necessary;
• Undertakes media reviews and maintains contacts with local journalists;
• Travels to provinces of Afghanistan for field research and maintains contact with provincial authorities and residents;
• Responds under the direction of the Senior Analyst to other research requests from the Program Director and others in the organisation;
• Provides general support and undertakes administrative tasks as needed.

For further information about the position, Researcher, Afghanistan, please kindly follow the link. 

Based in the region, the analyst will research, produce reports and other written materials, and conduct advocacy on security, political, governance and social issues related to the Palestinians and their relations with Israel and other actors in the region.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducts extensive field research and provides analysis on prevailing security, social, legal, governance and political issues;
• Develops networks of contacts in government, political and social actors, and international stakeholders;
• Proposes policy initiatives for governmental, intergovernmental, political, and non-governmental stakeholders to address and resolve sources of conflict;
• Prepares detailed reports, briefing papers and short publications setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations;
• Represents Crisis Group to media and conducts high-level advocacy.

For further information about the vacancy Analyst, West Bank, please kindly follow the link. 

The Program Director will lead Crisis Group’s work in Asia aimed at preventing, mitigating and resolving deadly conflict in the region including specifically the research and analysis, development of policy recommendations, and publication and advocacy activities of the Asia Program.

The Director will have management responsibility and accountability for the resources of the Program including leading and motivating approximately 12 staff members located throughout Asia. The Director will contribute to the overall strategic direction of Crisis Group.  

Responsibilities include:

• Provide leadership, vision and strategic direction to the work of the Asia Program in order that it develops and advances options and opportunities to prevent, mitigate and resolve deadly conflict in the region;
• Establish an annual work plan for the Program of research, publications and other outputs, and advocacy in collaboration with relevant colleagues;
• Oversee implementation of the annual plan and other work by Program staff, in particular ensuring field-based research and analysis leads to the timely production, publicity and advocacy of high-quality reports, briefings and other publications on conflict situations in Asia;

For more information on the position, Program Director, please follow the link.