Conflict Analysis Officer at IGAD

Location: Addis Ababa
Last Date: December 15, 2010.
Email: cewarn@ethionet.et

Job Description
Position Title: Conflict Analysis Officer
Duty Station: Addis Ababa, Conflict Early Warning & Response Mechanism
(CEWARN) Office
Accountable to: Director, CEWARN Office


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Summary;
Under the overall direction of the Director of CEWARN Office, the Conflict Analysis Officer is responsible
for data analysis and designing and/or recommendation of appropriate response options in conflict early
warning & response; and in Conflict Prevention, Management and Resolution activities. The Analysis
Officer shall;
􀀹 Be the focal point officer for data analysis and designing/recommending of appropriate response
options.
􀀹 In liaison with the Response Coordinator and National CEWERU's, develop a response framework
for the mechanism.
􀀹 Monitor and analyze developments and dynamics in crisis situations.
􀀹 Obtain & integrate structural and supplementary data for analysis.
􀀹 On the basis of the information collected and classified by the Data Manager as well as more general
structural and behavioral data and/or information from the resource Centre, organizes the production
of conflict analyses and other Early Warning reports.
􀀹 Identify and track spoilers - individuals and groups in a position to instigate and escalate conflict or
to undermine a peace process once it is underway.
􀀹 Ensure the development of larger scale analyses based on trend lines.
􀀹 Feed into the Data Manager categories in which information should be collected to improve conflict
monitoring, analysis and production of reports.
􀀹 Ensure the creation of possible scenarios based on the conflict analysis studies.
􀀹 Arrange the assessment of the merits and demerits of different types of Interventions relative to
various possible projected scenarios.
􀀹 Arrange the analysis of existing and possible roles for interveners to prevent and mitigate violent
conflict.
􀀹 Monitor and assess the value of various interventions and make appropriate recommendations to the
Director.
􀀹 Provide needed material to the Director to support the reporting process
􀀹 Assist the Data Manager with quality control and the production of CEWARN field reports.
􀀹 Liaise with the Data Manager in undertaking control and verification of filed information.
􀀹 Undertake any other responsibilities assigned by the CEWARN Director.

Education: Masters Degree in Political Science or related Social Science fields

Work Experience:
􀀹 A minimum of 7 years of experience in related field of which 3 years is in Conflict Analysis or Peace
Research or a Conflict Prevention, Management & Resolution.
􀀹 Knowledge of conflict situations and pastoral conflicts in the IGAD region.
􀀹 Possession of published works.

Skills and Abilities:
􀀹 Excellent interpersonal and communication skills:
􀀹 Ability to successfully interact with a variety of people on different levels;
􀀹 Proven writing skills: the ability to successfully write and edit professional documents;
􀀹 Solid organizational skills: the ability to work productively in a fast-paced environment and the
ability to manage a multi-faceted workload under strict deadlines;
􀀹 Flexible work attitude: the ability to work productively in a team environment & independently;
􀀹 Ability to act with sensitivity and discretion while working with highly confidential information;
􀀹 Computer skills: internet search engines, data retrieval services, MS Word, Excel.

Language requirements: Fluency in spoken & written English language is essential. Proficiency in other
languages like French or Arabic is an added advantage.

Tenure of Appointment: The appointment is for three years (3) years renewable subject to satisfactory
Performance and availability of project funding

Remuneration: As per IGAD Secretariat Project Staff salary scale

Eligibility: The position is open to IGAD Member States nationals only.

Applicants that meet the above criteria should send their application letter and testimonials to:
Ms. Sebene Negussie
Email: cewarn@ethionet.et or s_negussie.cewarn@ethionet.et
Fax: + 251 (116) 614489

DeadLine for Application: 15th December 2010.
Applications from qualified female candidates are encouraged.