Subject: JOB OPP.- Field-Based Research on Social and Political Tensions in Central Asia
From: John Schoeberlein (jschoeberlein@crisisweb.org)
Date: Thu Jul 13 2000 - 08:30:20 EDT
JOB OPPORTUNITY
Field-Based Research on Social and 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 *ALL* of 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.
2) You must be fluent in English and Russian (conversation *and* reading/
writing) and have a fluent-to-near-native ability in Uzbek, Tajik or Kyrgyz
(NO exceptions).
3) You must be interested and available to take a research position
beginning within approximately 6 weeks for a duration 12 months, based 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. (Regardless of nationality,
candidates will only be considered if they have work experience in policy
analysis in an international setting.)
The assignment is for a new project in Central Asia by 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, though 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/. Shortly, an initial report of the ICG's Central
Asia Project will be made 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>.
This job posting is being distributed beginning on 13 July 2000 and we fill
the position as soon as possible. To ensure consideration, applications
must be received no later than *** 28 JULY 2000 ***.
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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