Conflict and Access Advisor

Title: Conflict and Crisis Advisor – (Conflict and Access Advisor) for Analysis and Research Unit

Duty Station: Gaziantep, Syria portfolio, Analysis and Research Unit

Duration: 1 year

In the context of the ongoing Syrian crisis, GIZ supports civil society actors within Syria as well as diaspora organisations and actors involved in the UN-led political process. The projects of the GIZ Syria Portfolio are implemented remotely. The Portfolio operates in a politically highly sensitive environment, requiring a regular monitoring of contextual dynamics, including security situation, political developments, and the socio-economic- and environmental dimensions of the conflict. Contextual analyses are conducted in the framework of the Analysis and Research Unit (ARU) of the Syria Portfolio. 

A. Main Activities

• Technical management of commissioned studies, including setup of research design and advise on methodology for both qualitative and quantitative research.
• Advising GIZ Syria Portfolio on risk assessments for proposed implementation and incident reporting of ongoing partner activities.
• Conduct regular briefings and presentations to GIZ and commissioning parties on situational developments inside Syria.
• Analysis of large quantitative datasets on security incidents.
• Mapping of security incidents, armed actor presence, frontlines, population mobility, and critical infrastructure of geographical implementation areas inside Syria.
• Representing GIZ in local and regional coordination fora
• Drafting situational analyses on political and strategic developments in Syria to inform GIZ programming and in response to commissioning parties’ requests for information.

B. Required qualifications, competencies and experience

Education/Qualifications

Master’s degree or academic equivalent in Political Science, International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies, Area Studies, or related field and/or education/training in a field/specialization related to conflict analysis.

Professional experience

• Comprehensive understanding of the Syrian context
• Strong understanding of the coordination architecture of the Syria response
• Strong technical understanding of implementation in fragile contexts

Other knowledge, additional competencies

Fluency in English (particularly writing) and Arabic. German is desirable.

Applications:

Interested and qualified candidates are requested to apply through our Job Portal Job opportunities | Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH (giz-jobs.com) by filling in the digital application form as well as submitting their CV in GIZ Turkey’s format and a Cover Letter in English, stating their qualifications and previous professional experiences.

The deadline for application is the 31st of March 2024.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

GIZ is committed to gender balance and diversity without distinction as to race, sex or religion. GIZ is encouraging persons with disabilities to apply for the position.

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