Overview of duties

• Initiate, plan and undertake primary and secondary research, either individually or as part of a team
• Maintain proactive relationships with national and regional partners in government, civil society, academia and the media
• Attend and participate in sector-relevant meetings and engagements
• Monitor relevant literature, legislation, regional decisions and developments
• Actively disseminate research findings through organising meetings, briefings and seminars, and media interviews
• Build the research profile in conjunction with the regional coordinator, in consultation with the Pretoria-based team
• Together with the ENACT team, provide technical assistance to government departments
• Assist in identifying new opportunities for funding, draft concept notes and proposals, and manage a budget
• Undertake monitoring, evaluation and communications activities
• Ensure that expenditure complies with financial rules and procedures

Overview of requirements

• Minimum of a Master’s degree in governance, international development, security and policing or related relevant field
• Minimum of 10 years research and policy experience, with at least three years working on transnational organised crime, customs and corruption
• Strong networking and facilitation skills, and in particular the ability to work with governments and civil society
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English and French.
• Demonstrable record of publications for a variety of audiences, e.g. journal articles, policy briefs, newspaper reports, project reports, website publications
• Ability to work independently and remotely on specified deliverables
• Experience with proposal writing, and managing and reporting on budgets and projects
• Experience in and a willingness to work in a diverse team
• Demonstrable interpersonal skills, including the ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Ability to travel within the region and internationally

The contract will be until December 2025, and may be renewed subject to project requirements, funding and satisfactory performance. A competitive salary is offered.

Email your application to Rekha Valabh at pretoriajobs@issafrica.org. Applicants must provide a cover letter, detailed CV, and recent writing sample, including at least three contactable referees.

Applicants should be based in Central Africa, ideally Cameroon, but there is scope for relocation, when circumstances permit. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.