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Senior Research Analyst on West Africa

Employer
Government Recruitment Service
Location
City of Westminster, London (Greater)
Salary
£47,300
Closing date
13 Apr 2020

Expertise for diplomacy

Help ensure UK diplomats have the best possible information and advice on modern Africa.

We are the Africa Research Group, part of the Foreign and Commonwealth’s Research Analyst cadre of subject matter experts. The successful candidate will provide policy-focused research, analysis and advice on West Africa (see candidate pack for more details). It is a particularly exciting time to join as the FCO develops its new strategic approach to Africa.

Joining us as a Senior Research Analyst, you’ll cover a wide range of themes, including politics, democratic processes, peace-keeping, conflict, economics and demography. Working with people at all levels, from desk officers to Ministers, you’ll play an integral role in policy-making as you provide policy advice, expert input and detailed research to meet specific policy needs.  Your work will be varied as you research past precedents, provide comparative lessons or apply your expert knowledge, but you’ll consistently produce in-depth research and analysis to a tight deadline.

This role is at C5 grade (SEO equivalent) at £47,300 and is offered as a fixed term appointment for two years to start by January 2021. We hope to be able to offer an extension or permanency, subject to funding and effective performance.

What we are looking for

You will be a British citizen, resident in the UK for five out of the last ten years immediately prior to your application.  Please note: at least one year of this must have been a consecutive twelve month period, unless you have served overseas with HM Forces or in some other official capacity as a representative of Her Majesty’s Government, or have lived overseas as a result of your parent’s or partner’s Government employment.    You will have a relevant post-graduate degree plus at least two years’ relevant experience working on West African issues eg in a multi-lateral organisation, an NGO or private sector organisation, think tank or academic institution. You will be prepared to undergo security clearance to a high level (developed vetting).

Apply

For further details and to apply please the link at the bottom.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications: Monday 13th April 2020.

 

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