Policy Dialogue Officer Job at Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) - 2015

Reports to: Senior Advisor on Policy Analysis and Research

Location: IPSS, Addis Ababa University 

Duration: May 15-June 30, 2015 with possibility of extension depending on performance and funding availability 

Background and Objective

The Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) was established with the aim to contribute towards advancing Peace and Security in Africa.  IPSS conducts academic programs, research, and policy analysis on issues related to peace and security in Africa.  Acting as the policy and action-oriented research of IPSS, the African Peace and Security Programme (APSP), a programme supported by GIZ, is a joint collaboration between the Institute for Peace and Security Studies (IPSS) of Addis Ababa University and the African Union (AU). It was established with the aim to contribute towards enhancing the capacity of the Peace and Security Department (PSD) of the AU. 

The Research and Policy Dialogue Department of IPSS, under APSP, is engaged in knowledge generation in the field of peace and security in Africa through applied research in conflict prevention, management and resolution as well as policy analysis of various peace and security frameworks of African Union Member States. 

The objective of the position is to support the policy dialogue team, with the objective of establishing IPSS as a policy think-tank leader in Africa and worldwide. 

Tasks and Deliverables

Support the department to systematically identify policy-related issues of significance to the African Union, international organizations, and the peace and security community in Africa.Support the department in conducting policy analysis and preparing policy documents on issues of significance to the peace and security community in Africa.Support the department in developing multiple formats (such as policy briefs, symposiums, op-eds) for sharing and delivering policy recommendations with pertinent members of the peace and security community in Africa.Manage the process of conducting policy briefs and lecture series on issues of significance to the peace and security community in Africa.Support the department efforts to write funding proposals to conduct policy-focused projects related to peace and security in Africa.Coordinate the information flow from the department to the Communication Office of IPSS.Support the Tana Forum activities as instructed by the leadership of APSP and IPSS.

Qualification and Experience 

Minimum of a bachelor degree in areas related to Peace and Security Studies, International Relations, Public Policy, Political Sciences or related fields.  2-3 years of related experience is preferred.  Fluency in English is required; working knowledge of another African Union language is preferred.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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