Senior Analyst, Ukraine

International Crisis Group is seeking a Senior Analyst, Ukraine.

In the continuing aftermath of Russia’s invasion, Crisis Group is looking to expand its coverage of the war’s domestic, regional, and global impact. Our focus is on developing pragmatic and actionable recommendations to mitigate the toll of the war and chart a path toward a sustainable end to the fighting.

This is a demanding and rewarding role with substantial responsibility and freedom. The senior analyst will be well versed in Ukraine’s security, political and economic landscape, as well as the wider geostrategic environment. They will be well-connected in Ukraine and key capitals backing Kyiv. They will hit the ground running to help define and implement a research and advocacy agenda to shape policy responses to a war that has already been cataclysmic for Ukraine and is poised to shape regional and global security for decades to come.

The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable talking to conflict-affected civilians and combatants as in high-level meetings with senior officials. We are seeking a colleague with the ability to research deeply, write up analysis authoritatively, and advocate persuasively with stakeholders in Ukraine and around the world. They will be a self-starter, sensitive to security considerations (their own and others’), and able to meet deadlines in a fast-paced and often challenging environment. This is initially a one-year appointment, though there may be the potential for extension.

Candidates based, or able to be based, in Ukraine strongly preferred. We will consider candidates based elsewhere who are willing and able to travel to Ukraine regularly.

Specific responsibilities:

• Works with program leadership and other regional analysts, namely in close collaboration with the existing senior Ukraine analyst;
• Conducts field and desk research, including on security, political, economic and social issues;
• Prepares clear and concise written analysis (reports, op eds, and white papers) independently and in collaboration with colleagues;
• Generates policy ideas and briefs conflict actors at the national, regional and international levels;
• Advocates Crisis Group’s positions with stakeholders, at events and in the media in Ukraine and abroad;
• As required, supervises junior staff, consultants, and/or stringers.

Requirements include:

• Post-graduate qualification in international relations, political science, public policy, journalism or other relevant field of academic study, or equivalent through experience;
• At least seven years of directly relevant professional experience, whether in government, academia, international organisations, non-governmental organisations or the media;
• Demonstrated first-class English-language writing skills;
• Strong research and analytical skills, and proven experience of formulating actionable policy recommendations;
• Extensive knowledge of Ukrainian and Ukraine-related security and public policy issues, and experience living and working in the region;
• A network of governmental and non-governmental, international, media and civil society contacts in Ukraine, the region, and beyond;
• Fluency in English, ability to conduct field research in Ukraine without translation;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including public presentation skills;
• Experience working successfully within a team.

Please apply before September 18 2023 with a cover letter describing your experience and qualifications for the position, when you would be available to start and your preferred location. Please also upload or provide a link to a recent, relevant piece of writing of which you are the sole author.

Apply at: https://jobs.crisisgroup.org/o/analyst-ukraine/c/new