AMANI AFRICA MEDIA AND RESEARCH SERVICES

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

About Amani Africa

Amani Africa Media and Research Services is an independent pan-African policy research, training and consulting think tank that operates out of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia working on Africa’s multilateral policy processes in general and those based on the African Union (AU) in particular. Amani Africa is the leading source of information and analysis on AU’s peace and security work, with a focus on the work of the Peace and Security Council.

Amani Africa supports the pan-African vision of a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa through evidence-based research, training, strategic communications, technical support, convening and facilitation. As part of the expansion and consolidation of its work, Amani Africa invites applicants with relevant expertise and experience to apply for the following vacant position.

Terms of Reference

Intern

Requirements

– At least a Bachelor’s degree in peace and security studies, political science, international relations, law and related social science fields

–  Good knowledge of the African Union and other IOs operating in Africa

–  Experience in exhaustive data collection and good command of online tools for gathering and organizing data

–  Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

–  Knowledge of more than one AU working language is an advantage

Responsibilities

–  Periodically collect relevant working documents and key decisions of institutions of the African Union, particularly the Peace and Security Council, as well as the various regional economic communities and regional mechanisms

–  Update Amani Africa’s databases to feed into the organization’s ‘resource hub’ that provides key information regarding conflict situations across Africa

–  Provide assistance to the research team including through conduct of background research on identified topics of relevance

–   Assist the team in organizing various events and high-level convening

Contract Period

– The total contract period will be six months with the possibility of extension.

Application Submission

Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV with relevant experience and two referees to amaniafrica.et@gmail.com by 01 September 2023. When submitting your application please indicate the exact position you are applying for.

AMANI AFRICA MEDIA AND RESEARCH SERVICES

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

About Amani Africa

Amani Africa Media and Research Services is an independent pan-African policy research, training and consulting think tank that operates out of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia working on Africa’s multilateral policy processes in general and those based on the African Union (AU) in particular. Amani Africa is the leading source of information and analysis on AU’s peace and security work, with a focus on the work of the Peace and Security Council.

Amani Africa supports the pan-African vision of a peaceful, prosperous and integrated Africa through evidence-based research, training, strategic communications, technical support, convening and facilitation. As part of the expansion and consolidation of its work, Amani Africa invites applicants with relevant expertise and experience to apply for the following vacant position.

Terms of Reference

Senior Researcher

Requirements

– At least Master’s degree in peace and security studies, political science, international relations, law and related social science fields

– Five years experience (of working in IOs operating in Africa particularly the AU, the UN, RECs, policy research organizations, civil society organizations, or academic or media institutions)

– Knowledge of and experience of working with the African Union and other IOs operating in Africa, proven record of research and writing skills, able to work independently and in diverse settings, eager to develop expertise on African IOs and multilateral policy processes

– Knowledge of more than one AU working language is desirable

– Knowledge and experience of working on/with the AU Peace and Security Council are highly valuable

– Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

– Undertake relevant research and produce regular analysis for Amani Africa’s policy research publications including its flagship publication “Insights on the PSC”

– Conceptualize, design, implement and/or oversee the implementation of the research, the technical support and training projects of Amani Africa

– Plan and implement dissemination of the research work of Amani Africa through direct communication with stakeholders, briefings and presentations

– Establish and maintain close working relationship with all stakeholders engaged in African multilateral processes particularly in relation to the AU

– Initiate and establish collaborative working relationship with various relevant partner entities including peer organizations for developing and implementing joint activities

– Initiate, plan and implement high-level policy convening on current issues of importance relating to Africa’s multilateral policy processes

– Track, document and regularly analyses the work and activities of Africa’s IOs
-Together with the program director, develop, maintain and regularly update stakeholders’ database and arrangements for collaborative work with partner organizations

Contract Period

– The total contract period will be one year with the possibility of extension.

Application Submission

Interested applicants are requested to submit their CV with relevant experience and two referees to amaniafrica.et@gmail.com by 01 September 2023. When submitting your application please indicate the exact position you are applying for.