Closing date: 31 Dec 2009 -- (CLOSED)
Location: Colombia
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 Project Director for our Colombia/Andes project.
Project Director, Colombia/Andes
Role:
Based in Bogotá, the successful candidate will manage the Colombia/Andes team and produce in-depth reports on conflict, security, transitional justice, governance, drug-trafficking and organised crime issues as well as local and regional politics, analysing long and short-term challenges to conflict prevention and resolution in Colombia and the Andean region, and elaborating and disseminating innovative and practical policy recommendations to achieve these goals.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct extensive research into prevailing security, political and social conditions in Colombia and the Andean region (Bolivia, Ecuador, Peru and Venezuela), and keep abreast of relevant political and academic debates;
- Provide state-of-the-art analysis and advice on key conflict, security, transitional justice, governance, drug-trafficking and organised crime issues as well as on local and regional politics to promote security, stability, democracy and peace in Colombia and the Andean region;
- Elaborate four detailed policy reports per year or the equivalent in briefing papers, setting out relevant research findings and policy recommendations, and supervise the successful production of at least another two reports or the equivalent in briefing papers;
- Carry out substantial advocacy and media work to disseminate research findings and recommendations in Colombia and the Andean region;
- Work closely and liaise with representatives of governments and local, regional and international organisations at all levels in gathering information, seeking input and feedback, and supporting the distribution of Crisis Group reports and recommendations in the region.
Requirements:
- In-depth knowledge of politics and society in Colombia and the Andean region, with a minimum of five to seven years working on the region at senior level, including substantial field experience;
- Demonstrable track record of state-of-the-art political/conflict analysis and proficient political writing, and broad experience in conflict prevention/resolution;
- Past professional experience in government, academia, international organisations, NGOs or journalism;
- Excellent writing, editing and analytical skills and ability to formulate well-targeted policy recommendations;
- Fluency in English and Spanish both written and oral;
- PhD or Masters degree in political science, Latin American politics, journalism, sociology, international relations or equivalent through experience;
- Ability to accommodate a heavy travel schedule;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including outstanding public presentation skills, and a very strong capacity for effective teamwork, supervision and team leadership;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced and often demanding, multicultural environment;
- Experience in overseeing budgetary and administrative matters.
Reference Code: RW_7Y3J63-20
