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Analysis Advisor
Saferworld

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We work in 12 countries across Asia, Africa and the Middle East.

 


 Type of position: National position
 Grade Level: Advisor Level 1
 Supervisor: CSF Director
 No. of Post: 1
 Duty Station: Khartoum
 Duration: Term of contract: till 31 March 2023, extension pending funding.
 Closing Date: 28 May 2022

 
 Background:

Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national, and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

Saferworld is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.

 

Description of the Conflict Sensitivity Facility (CSF):

The CSF is part of Saferworld’s Conflict Advisory Unit (CAU) and it aims to:  support the integration of conflict sensitivity into the policies, practices, and programmes of aid actors in Sudan. It draws upon Saferworld’s extensive experience of supporting similar processes in a range of contexts, coupled with our deep contextual knowledge and long-term, established relationships with Sudanese civil society from across the country.  Over the past four years, for example, Saferworld has designed and built up the Conflict Sensitivity Resource Facility (CSRF) in South Sudan. Saferworld has been working on and in Sudan and South Sudan since 2002, including on issues of community security, small arms control, and conflict-sensitive development. 
 

Job purpose:   

The analysis advisor is expected to provide high quality technical input on conflict sensitive analysis, research and programming in Sudan. To this avail the analysis advisor coordinates CSF research, analysis and policy delivery, in close collaboration with the CAU support team and CSF Director. In addition, the Analysis Advisor supports the dissemination of findings, including the participation of outreach events alongside CSF Outreach Coordinator. The Analysis Advisor will also work with the wider CSF team to support core functions of the CSF, including communications.

 

 



 
 Duties and responsibilities:

  • Technical leadership and strategic input
    • Provide high quality inputs into the technical design of CSF’s research. To this avail develop and manage the CSF’s research agenda.
    • Undertake a monthly review of recent research and provide a ‘Monthly Research Update’ for circulation to the CSF Mailing list alongside CAU support team.
    • Support the Donors and partners in developing joint guidance on conflict sensitivity for their work in Sudan.

 

  • Analysis and research
    • Overall management and oversight responsibility for ensuring the development and production of high-quality analysis and research products.
    • Oversee process of two external research products including development of TOR, hiring researcher, project management and sign off.
    • Develop and produce both regular and on-demand written analysis products including analysis reports, briefing/working papers and any other as requested by CSF director.
    • Provide briefings and presentations to a range of audiences on the Sudan context and CSF work.
    • Collaborate with the CSF team on any ad-hoc research and analysis projects.
    • Support, review, and edit analysis produced by other CSF team members.
    • Support in identifying key research topic areas central to conflict-sensitive international engagement in Sudan and provide technical advice in terms of the conflict sensitivity framing of the research, ensuring that research links back to strategic guidance and policy advice to beneficiaries
    • Act as the focal point for research, including providing context-specific advice on key issues to research from a conflict sensitivity perspective.
    • Ensure that research outputs inform strategic guidance and lessons learning conversations.
    • Support research processes in-country, with CSF staff and/or independent researchers.

 

  • Relations with Academia, Researchers and donors
    • Together with the CSF Director and Outreach Coordinator, establish collaborative working relationships with academics and other researchers working on South Sudan.
    • Develop relationships and partnerships with a range of actors and institutions in Sudan engaging on analysis.
    • Support the CSF Director and other CSF team members to develop and maintain strong working relations with CSF donors and their implementing partners, and other operational agencies in Sudan. 
    • Coordinate the inputs of staff from other Saferworld teams, notably the Senior Policy Adviser/s supporting the CSF activities.
    • Support the sharing of lessons, analysis, and skills development opportunities between CSF staff and other Saferworld staff in Sudan.

 

  • Support to core functions of the CSF:
    • Support the implementation of the communications strategy, including using social media platforms to raise awareness of the value of conflict sensitivity for Sudan’s aid sector and disseminate CSF products; plan and develop content in English and Arabic for the CSF’s online presence.
    • Support capacity building, analysis and learning activities of the CSF, working closely to support colleagues in the delivery of trainings, capacity support, and analysis activities.

 

Key working relationships

  • CSF team – work collaboratively with the CSF team and consortium in future to link the capacity building agenda with the project’s research, analysis, outreach, and learning work;
  • Saferworld Conflict Advisory Unit – work collaboratively with the CAU to share learning and support delivery of activities that align with CSF’s mandate to promote conflict sensitivity.
  • Donors, UN Agencies, INGOs and NNGOs – develop and maintain relationships with donors and other organisations working in Sudan, on conflict sensitivity issues, or on the Sudanese context more broadly.
  • Aid workers – network with individual aid workers to support CSF’s outreach with regards to capacity building, information sharing and learning around conflict sensitivity.

 

Scope and accountability

Decision making and limits of authority

  • Decisions relating to design and management of CSF’s analysis strategy and approach, with input and approval from CSF Director
  • Decisions relating to design and delivery of CSF’s analysis activities, with input and approval from CSF Director

Financial resources

N/A.

Other resources

  • Contribute to report writing, and quality and accurate information sharing
  • Responsible for and in custody of Saferworld equipment, such as a Laptop and mobile phone.

People management

N/A

Legal, regulatory and compliance responsibility

  • Comply with Saferworld’s policies and procedures, including HR and safeguarding policies
  • If and when authorised, act as the senior manager with corporate responsibility, in the absence of the CSF Director.

 


 
 Minimum Qualification, Skills and Experience Required:

Essential requirements:

  • Master’s degree in social science, political science, research methodology, sociology, anthropology and/or a relevant topic and relevant professional experience.
  • Knowledge in the areas of peacebuilding, conflict prevention, conflict sensitivity, especially in relation to applying this to development and humanitarian sectors, conflict and political analysis, and governance;
  • In-depth knowledge of dynamics in Sudan;
  • Demonstrated relevant experience in research, policy and strategic analysis on conflict, security, peacebuilding and conflict sensitivity issues;
  • Proven experience in conducting high quality social research on issues related to conflict, security, justice, gender equality and/or governance, and knowledge of relevant research methodologies;
  • Experience of working on conflict, gender equality, security, justice, human rights and/or governance issues in Sudan or the broader region;
  • Excellent (fluent/native) English writing skills including editing and reviewing research and analysis.

 

Desirable requirements:

  • Experience of working with national governments, international organisations, the corporate sector and/or large multi-mandate development NGOs, in particular in conflict-affected and fragile contexts;
  • Experience in providing professional advice, including on a consultancy basis to the private sector and/or governments would be an advantage;
  • Knowledge of the relevant international discourses, policies, and actors on conflict sensitivity, peacebuilding, and conflict-affected and fragile states

Saferworld is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage candidates from disadvantaged groups and candidates with disabilities to apply.

 

Skills and abilities

  • Rigorous analytical skills and proven ability to write policy papers, briefings and articles;
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills in Arabic and English;
  • Proven ability to work alongside, and to learn from, a wide range of people, including Sudanese partners;
  • Creativity, flexibility, self-motivation and the ability to prioritise workloads to meet deadlines;
  • Ability to lead/substantively engage in lessons learning processes.

 

Personal qualities

  • Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles
  • Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity, and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
  • Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
  • Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld
  • Commitment to improving international engagement in conflict-affected contexts and sharing experience-based ideas as to how this can be achieved.

 


Other requirements

  • Travel to sub-national and remote locations in Sudan to areas recently affected by violent conflict may be required;
  • Occasional travel in the East Africa region.

 

Application process

To apply:  Download and complete an application form at http://www.saferworld.org.uk/jobs/jobs and send to  jobs@saferworld.org.uk  (Ref: Analysis Advisor)

Deadline for applications: May 28th ,2022.

 









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