The ISS seeks a junior research fellow for a position in the ISS Regional Office for West Africa and the Sahel, based in Dakar, Senegal. The position is open to Senegalese nationals. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of a senior researcher.
Overview of duties
- Assist the research team with background research
- Design and undertake desk and field research
- Assist with the preparation and organisation of workshops
- Attend seminars/workshops/conferences and prepare relevant reports
- Prepare minutes of meetings
- Conduct and present a weekly review of political and security developments in Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau and Guinea
- Write policy articles
- Undertake additional tasks as required by the project
Overview of requirements
- A national of Senegal
- Under 30 years of age
- Master’s degree in anthropology, sociology, politics, law, international relations or a related field
- Good organisational skills, self-motivated and reliable
- Interest in and knowledge of security, governance, terrorism and violent extremism
- Fluent in either English or French (written and spoken); a good command of English or French, and one or more local languages would be an asset
- Good computer skills (Microsoft Office, internet applications and Prezi)
- Ability to work under pressure in a multicultural environment
The contract will be for 12 months, and a monthly stipend will be offered.
Email your application to Souleymane Ndiaye at [email protected]. Applicants must provide a cover letter, detailed CV including at least three contactable referees and a copy of an identity document. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Closing date: 21 March 2025
For more information and opportunities, visit www.issafrica.org/about-us/careers-and-opportunities.
