Conflict Analyst at Search for Common Ground (SFCG)

Search for Common Ground (SFCG) is an international non-prfit organization that promotes peaceful resolution of conflict. With headquarters in Washington, DC and a European office in Brussels, Belgium, SFCG’s mission is to transform how individuals, organizations, and governments deal with conflict - away from adversarial approaches and toward cooperative solutions. SFCG seeks to help conflicting parties understand their differences and act on their commonalities. With a total of approximately 600 staff worldwide, SFCG implements projects from 50 offices in 35 countries, including in Africa, Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and the United States. The organization is an exciting and rewarding place to work, with a dedicated and enthusiastic staff that is committed to its mission and values. You will be joining a highly motivated staff with a good team spirit and there will be opportunities to grow in the role.

We are recruiting to fill the position of:

Job Title: Conflict Analyst

Location: Abuja

Summary of SFCG Nigeria

• Since 2003, SFCG has worked through its multi-media division, Common Ground Productions, in Nigeria, from 2004 to 2008 producing and broadcasting a TV series targeting a youth audience.
• In 2010, SFCG began building its engagement in Nigeria, initiating a multi-year conflict transformation program, utilizing media and support to civil society in order to expand and deepen the impact of the Common Ground approach in Nigeria.
• SFCG has established a permanent presence in Abuja as an operational base for a number of initiatives comprising the country program. SFCG works to support peaceful resolution of conflict in regions of Nigeria such as the Niger Delta, the North East and North Central.

Summary of Position

• The Conflict Analyst will keep track of the unfolding social, political and conflict dynamics of the country and will provide analytical real time conflict analysis.
• S/he will consolidate and prepare weekly conflict analysis reports to inform the program, partners, donors and other stakeholders.
• S/he will work under the direct supervision of the Country Director and in close coordination with the program teams and partners. The position could be based in Abuja, Jos or Maiduguri and will frequent travel to the field.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly conflict analysis reports based on the review and analysis of news, incident reports from the staff and partners, interviews will key informants, and information collected from SFCG Nigeria’s early warning systems put in place;
• Prepare specific conflict analysis reports on a periodic basis, either thematic or geographic focus based in the need and relevance;
• Serve as a hub for reporting of incidents from staff and partners;
• Carry out specific research and studies;
• Meet with the government, civil society, security, donor, media and private sector on a regular basis to collect necessary information and intelligence;
• Provide advice to the Country Director on programs team on unfolding conflict dynamics; and
• Contribute to the proposal and report writing processes by writing the context analysis section.

As job descriptions cannot be exhaustive, the position holder may be required to undertake other duties that are broadly in line with the above key duties.

Qualifications
Essential:

• Master’s degree in conflict and peace building studies, international relations, political sciences or related fields;
• Deep understanding of the social, political and conflict dynamics in Nigeria;
• Demonstrated skills of using different conflict analysis frameworks;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Knowledge using qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis tools;
• Knowledge of early warning systems;
• A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace; and
• Ability to prioritize, plan and organize workflow to tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidate should:
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