Central Africa Project Volunteer at International Crises Group

Responsibilities:

• Monitoring political developments in the Central Africa region via online sources;
• Providing assistance editing reports and briefings on conflict issues, and other documents produced by Africa program staff;
• Preparing advocacy and research materials and attending meetings with/on behalf of the Crisis Group staff;
• Assisting with carrying out daily press reviews and composing weekly situation reports; and
• Other administrative tasks, including arranging meetings and database management.

Requirements

• Excellent command in French and English writing and editing skills;
• Fluency in French is a prerequisite; knowledge of local language(s) is an added advantage;
• Excellent research and organizational skills;
• Excellent ability to summarise information;
• Proven research skills in international relations or a similar subject, conflict analysis or human rights work;
• An ability to deal confidently and swiftly with a variety of demanding tasks; and
• Proven interest in and knowledge of the Central Africa region.