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Jobbtitel: Senior Researcher

Arbetsbeskrivning:
Requirements The successful candidate will have the following experience and skills: • More than five years’ experience as a (Senior) researcher initiating and carrying out their own (quantitative) research projects; • A record of publications that is commensurate with the length of time worked in research; • Extensive and broad knowledge of the Sahel/West Africa region; • Demonstrable skills in quantitative analysis, methods and questionnaire design, including relevant software applications; • A pre-existing extensive network of contacts in Africa and international organisations; • A track record in acquisition, with proposal and grant writing skills; • A demonstrated ability to manage researchers and other junior staffs; • Fluency in English and French (both written and spoken). Previous experience working with civil society organizations in West Africa and a deep understanding of dynamics in Mali, especially in the northern and central regions, are considered assets. Main tasks and responsibilities The general responsibilities of the Senior Researcher, working together with partner organizations in West Africa and the Sahel, and under the guidance of the Programme Director are the following: • The implementation of the West African projects in collaboration with the SIPRI Programme staff, other SIPRI Researchers and the partner organizations; • The development of a quantitative methodology designed to monitor human security developments at a local level and to contribute to stabilisation policies’ effectiveness; • The elaboration of questionnaires to be disseminated (manually or via tablet computers) and the quantitative data analysis; • Direct engagement with African partner organizations and civil society organizations involved in research and outreach activities, particularly on quantitative analysis, capacity building training workshops, outreach activities and events; • Strategic dissemination of research results; • Regular contributions to the Programme’s research output, including seminar presentations, panel discussions and high-quality research publications, both well-researched articles and policy-relevant commentaries and blogs; • Proactive contribution to the programme’s fund-raising plan (identification of coherent themes, possible partnerships, funding opportunities, grant and proposal writing, including complex multi-lateral institutions applications and budgeting and financing of their own research); • Contribution to the design of Programme activities and participation in the collective life of the Institute and • Management and mentoring of junior staff and interns. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is an independent international institute whose core mission is to undertake research and activities on security, conflict and peace. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public. SIPRI provides excellent opportunities for scientific and personal development. SIPRI is an equal opportunity employer.

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jobCategoriesCodes_0: http://data.europa.eu/esco/isco/C2633

jobCategoriesCodes_1: http://data.europa.eu/esco/isco/C2632

abstractJV_contact_0:
Submit a one-page cover letter, both in English and French, detailing your qualifications and interests in the subject area, and a full cv in English with information about educational background, relevant experience, skills, major publications and 2 writing samples (article, book chapter or substantial piece of writing up to 8000 words).Link to the vacancy on the Swedish job board

positionTypeCode: temporary

contractTypeCodes_0: fulltime

Arbetsgivare Namn: Stift Sipri

source: PES-SWEDEN