Responsibilities include:

• Monitoring political developments in the Great Lakes region via online sources;
• Providing assistance to editing reports and briefings on conflict issues, and other documents produced by Africa program staff;
• Preparing advocacy and research materials and attending meetings with/on behalf of the Crisis Group staff;
• Assisting with carrying out weekly press reviews and composing monthly situation reports; and
• Other research and administrative tasks as required.

Requirements:

• Good verbal and written command of English and French language. Knowledge of local language(s) is an added advantage;
• Good research and organizational skills;
• Ability to summarise information;
• Proven research skills in international relations or a similar subject, conflict analysis or human rights work;
• An ability to deal confidently and swiftly with a variety of demanding tasks;
• Proven interest in and knowledge of the Great Lakes region