Junior Research Fellow, Great Lakes Region Project, ACCORD Vacancy at African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes,S.Africa

Post:Junior Research Fellow, Great Lakes Region Project, ACCORDOrganization:    African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes
Country:    South Africa
Location:   Durban, Mount Edgecombe
Theme:    Peacekeeping and Peacebuilding
Job years of experience:    0-3 years
Job type:    Internship
About ACCORD:
The African Centre for the Constructive Resolution of Disputes (ACCORD) is a South Africa-based civil society organisation working throughout Africa to bring creative African solutions to the challenges posed by conflict on the continent. ACCORD’s primary aim is to influence political developments by bringing conflict resolution, dialogue and institutional development to the forefront as an alternative to armed violence and protracted conflict. ACCORD specialises in conflict management, analysis and prevention and intervenes in conflicts through mediation, negotiation, training, research and conflict analysis.

ACCORD is embarking on a peacebuilding initiative in the Great Lakes Region. The collaborative project seeks to enhance peacebuilding initiatives in the DRC, Burundi, Rwanda and Uganda through conducting research and liaising with governments, regional organisations and entities, and civil society organisations operating in the region.

To this end, ACCORD is currently recruiting for the position of Junior Research Fellow (JRF) on the Great Lakes Region project, to be based in ACCORD’s Knowledge Production Department (KPD). The JRF on the Great Lakes Region project will also work with ACCORD’s Interventions Department (ID), other Units and stakeholders that ACCORD has partnered with on the project.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

The overall tasks of the JRF Great Lakes Region project are – but are not limited to:

• Generate cutting-edge research on the Great Lakes Region;

• Carry out literature reviews and desktop surveys pertinent to research on the Great Lakes Region project;

• Undertake field assessments in the Great Lakes Region, as and when required;

• Formulate and draft research reports and concept notes for the Great Lakes Region project;

• Liaise with partners and stakeholders that ACCORD works with on the Great Lakes Region project;

• Attend conferences, seminars, workshops, colloquia on the Great Lakes Region, as and when required;

• Author academic papers on the Great Lakes Region for potential for publication with ACCORD;

• Ad hoc administrative and project management tasks.

Skills & Qualifications:
• Masters degree in International Relations, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies or a related field;

• Exceptional research, analytical and writing skills;

• Expertise on peacebuilding and knowledge of regional and local civil society actors in the Great Lakes Region;

• Fluency in English and French;

• Familiarity with key African institutions and actors involved in conflict management and peace and security;

• Appreciation for cross-cutting issues and area expertise in the Great Lakes Region is valued;

• Computer proficiency.

The fellowship will take place over an initial period of four months, beginning in August 2013, pending availability of the successful candidate. The fellowship is based in Durban, South Africa but may include international travel. The honorarium for the 2013 fellow is R 9,500 per month. In addition, travel costs to and from Durban will be covered.

In an effort to build African capacity, young scholars from Africa are strongly encouraged to apply.

Only candidates under serious consideration will be contacted.

Job ID: #590281
Closing date: 26 Jul 2013
How to Apply
http://reliefweb.int/job/590281/junior-research-fellow-great-lakes-region-project-accord