Search for Common Ground is inviting applications for the Africa Research Fellowship at Middle-Belt, Nigeria to increase knowledge-sharing between African peacebuilding scholars in 2020.
Search secured a grant from Carnegie Corporation entitled “Amplifying the Expertise of African Peacebuilding Practitioners and Scholars”. This grant aims to increase knowledge-sharing between African peacebuilding scholars and practitioners with policymakers in the Global North. The overall goal of this project is to translate existing evidence from peacebuilding scholarship and practice into programmatic and policy influence, bringing credible, relevant, and timely insights into the pressing challenges facing Africa.
Worth of Award
Applicants will receive a generous stipend to defray travel and living expenses.
Eligibility
Educational Background
- Nigerian citizen with current doctoral or professional programs at an African university and intend to pursue a career in peace and conflict on the continent.
- A university degree is required; a University degree in international development, peace studies, social science, or related field is desired.
Experience
- Basic experience in field research, evaluation design, empirical and statistical analysis, and information management design is required;
Important Requirements
- Proficiency at using Microsoft Office software is required;
- Appreciable analytic, writing, and presentation skills;
- A demonstrated commitment to high professional ethical standards and a diverse workplace;
- Ability to organize workflow around tight timeframes, handle multiple tasks, and be flexible with changing priorities;
- Attention to detail and ability to follow up on tasks to completion is required,
- Fluency in written and spoken English is required.
- Fluency at least one of the local languages spoken in the area of research interest is desired.
- Preference for applicants with the ability to work in the Middle Belt or Niger delta.
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to send an application through their Career Portal.
- Current CV or resume demonstrating relevant experience/ knowledge;
- A one-page cover letter stating the motivation for the position, and how it aligns with academic and professional pursuits
- A writing sample on peace and conflict issues of 3- 4 pages.
Deadline: Application closes December 8, 2019.