Closing date: 31 Dec 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Guatemala
International 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 worldwide. Widely recognised as the world’s leading independent, non-partisan, source of analysis and advice to governments, and intergovernmental bodies on the prevention and resolution of deadly conflict, Crisis Group is seeking a Senior Analyst for our Guatemala project.
Senior Analyst, Guatemala
Role:
The successful candidate will produce in depth reports on conflict, political and governance issues in Guatemala, with an emphasis on organized crime and impunity. He/she will carry out extensive field research and advocacy for Crisis Group and be tasked with establishing a presence in Guatemala. The selected candidate will initially be based in Bogotá, Colombia for training with the Latin America Program Director before establishing permanent residence in Guatemala (mid-2010).
Responsibilities:
- Providing analysis and advice on the key issues linked to addressing the political, security, organized crime and social issues in Guatemala and the broader region;
- Conducting extensive field research on prevailing security, political and social conditions as well as insight into organized crime issues within Guatemala and the broader region;
- Proposing policy initiatives to the relevant governmental, international organization and non-governmental actors to address the underlying issues that feed impunity, violent crime and institutional/state weakness; and
- Preparing three detailed reports and/or briefing papers per year setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations in concise and clear fashion.
Requirements:
- Masters degree in political science, Latin American politics, journalism, sociology, international relations or equivalent through experience;
- Four to five years of senior–level professional experience in conflict analysis, government, journalism and a good track record in Latin American security issues analysis, specifically with respect to Guatemala;
- Knowledge of organized crimes issues in Guatemala and the broader region strongly preferred;
- Excellent research skills and an outstanding academic record;
- Proven track record in writing extensive, well-structured and peer-reviewed policy reports;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public presentation skills and a strong capacity for effective teamwork and maintaining deadlines;
- Excellent analytical skills with an eye for detail;
- Fluency in English and Spanish both written and oral;
- Ability to work independently;
- Experience in overseeing budgetary and administrative matters;
- Ability to travel widely within the region.
Reference Code: RW_7Y3J4Q-94
