Recruitment Notice: Deputy Director – Peace and Security Division, Nkafu Policy Institute

The Denis & Lenora Foretia Foundation is looking for an experienced Deputy Director for its Peace and Security division within the Nkafu Policy Institute. This full-time position will be based in Yaoundé. 

Roles and responsibilities:

Reporting to the Director of the Peace and Security Division, the task, duties and responsibilities of the Deputy Director of the Peace and Security Division are to contribute substantially to the Peace and Security Section of the Nkafu Policy Institute and to help develop the capacity and competence (academic and technical) necessary to achieve Nkafu’s strategic objectives. This includes:

• Act as the principal advisor to the Director of the Division in the formulation and implementation of the substantive work program of the Division.
• Assist the Director in the overall management of the Division, oversee its activities undertaken in the areas of conflict resolution and peacebuilding in areas covered by the Division, ensure that scheduled activities are carried out in a timely manner and coordinated within both the Division and the Department;

• Oversee the Division’s research and analytical work on peace and security issues and ensure that the outputs produced by the Division maintain high quality standards; that reports are clear, objective and based on complete data.
• Promote and facilitate cutting-edge research in the field of peace and security;
• Ensure the constant publication of research papers, articles, etc.
• Organization of workshops and seminars for the presentation of research results;
• Write practical, policy-oriented, concise and polished publications with quick turnaround;
• Develop and implement engagements and research on national prevention and peacebuilding strategies in conflict-affected areas;
• Work with key stakeholders to identify and develop innovative approaches to peace operations, linking them to prevention and peacebuilding programs;
• Outreach and collaboration with stakeholders, through events, meetings, briefings and other actions;
• Act as manager in the absence of the director;
• Perform other duties as needed

Qualifications and key skills required:

• Able to conduct independent research
• Must be a team player
• results oriented
• attention to detail
• must have publications in internationally renowned scientific journals

Education and experience:

• Must have a PhD in one of the following disciplines (international relations, development, economics, political science, sociology
• At least 5 years of professional experience in an academic institution, public or private sector
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to lead and motivate a small team would be an advantage

Application process

All applications will be completed ONLINE using the application portal. To complete your application, you will need:

• A one-page cover letter indicating your areas of research interest (in PDF)
• A curriculum vitae / CV (in PDF)
• A professional photo
• Previously written work (published or unpublished) that demonstrates the candidate’s abilities (in PDF)

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis (starting March 6, 2023) and will continue until the position is filled. The deadline for receipt of applications is April 21, 2023. All applications must be submitted through the online portal below.

Female applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Apply ONLY online via the form available at:

https://www.foretiafoundation.org/careers/deputy-director-of-peace-and-security-division-for-the-nkafu-policy-institute/