Senior Researcher
The ISS is offering an exiting new opportunity for a Senior Researcher with 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, tackling corruption and good governance.
The successful candidate will be expected to:The ISS is offering an exiting new opportunity for a Senior Researcher with 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, tackling corruption and good governance.
- 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 areas related to
improving criminal justice, anti-corruption initiatives and governance in Africa;
- 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 Kenya and East Africa;
- Have published
journal and media writing articles and have experience in editing;
- Be able to
deliver 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 social sciences
discipline;
- At least 7
years’ experience in a research or policy environment with a focus on good
governance and criminal justice;
- Excellent
presentation and writing skills
- A relevant
publications record;
- An understanding
of the East 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.
- Competitive
salary offered and relocation costs paid for.
How
to apply:
To be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity please apply with a detailed CV including three references and a list of relevant publications to Mr. Isaac Sihadi on email at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org.
Closing date: 9 June 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
To be considered for this unique and exciting opportunity please apply with a detailed CV including three references and a list of relevant publications to Mr. Isaac Sihadi on email at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org.
Closing date: 9 June 2013. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.