Subject: [CivilSoc] JOB- Field-Based Research on Social & Polit. Tensions in Central Asia
From: John Schoeberlein (JSchoeberlein@crisisweb.org)
Date: Tue Nov 07 2000 - 12:32:47 EST
JOB OPP.- Field-Based Research on Social & Political Tensions in Central Asia
The International Crisis Group is looking for people with strong talents for
policy research on social and political problems that threaten peace and
prosperity in Central Asia.
To be considered, applicants must meet the following criteria.
1) You must have strong analytical skills and knowledge of the social and
political problems facing Central Asian countries (especially Tajikistan,
Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan) and significant experience on the ground in this
region, as well as a good publishing record. Candidates must have work
experience in policy analysis in an international setting.
2) You must be fluent in Russian and have at least a strong working knowledge
of English. Candidates with a strong knowledge of Uzbek, Tajik and/or Kyrgyz
are strongly preferred. We are seeking in particular candidates with a
knowledge of Tajik and the situation in Tajikistan.
3) You must be interested and available to take a research position for a
period of no less than 3 months (ideally 6 to 12 months) in Osh,
Kyrgyzstan, from where you would conduct field research in various parts of
the three countries.
Likely candidates would include fully trained researchers in social sciences
with some policy experience, experienced journalists, OR people with
extensive government or NGO background and a strong analytical component to
their work experience. Candidates might be from countries of the former USSR
or further afield -- e.g., Europe, USA, China.
The assignment is for the recently established Central Asia Project of the
International Crisis Group -- an organization with a strong reputation for
its work in such crisis areas as the Balkans and Rwanda. The goals of ICG
are to assist national governments and the international community in
responding effectively to situations that can lead to crises, through a
combination of on-the-ground, field-based research and outputs which not
only provide incisive analysis of the social and political causes of
humanitarian crises, but also give strong recommendations to governments and
international organizations on practical measures to avoid or ameliorate
crisis conditions. For more information on the work of ICG, see
http://www.crisisweb.org/. The first products of the Central Asia Project
are available on this website.
Please *DO NOT SEND* materials if you do not meet *ALL THREE* of the
criteria specified above. If you are interested and qualified, please send
a cv and cover letter which states your interest in the position and
indicates explicitly how you meet the criteria. The subject header line of
your message should read "ICG Central Asia Project" and it should be
addressed to: John Schoeberlein <JSchoeberlein@crisisweb.org>. The two
research positions currently being advertised are to be filled as soon as
possible. To ensure consideration, please submit your application as soon
as possible.
The rewards of this work include the opportunity to engage in cutting-edge
analysis based on field research together with a strong team, and to have an
impact on the outcome of some of the most critical issues facing the region.
Of course, the work is also very demanding. If you *meet ALL OF the three
criteria* indicated above, and you have any questions, don't hesitate to
contact me.
John Schoeberlein
Director, ICG Central Asia Project
jschoeberlein@crisisweb.org
http://www.crisisweb.org/
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