The Centre for Security Governance (CSG) is launching its Junior Research Fellows programme which aims to train and mentor dynamic early-career international affairs professionals. Fellows will support our research, communications, and eConferencing projects over a four-month period. While this part-time position is unpaid, successful applicants will have the opportunity to obtain vital experience in the international peace and security field.
Junior Fellows are expected to devote 10 hours to the position each week. The fellowship is designed to be completed remotely – meaning that the successful candidate is not required to spend time at our office in Kitchener, Ontario. Communication between fellows and CSG staff will be undertaken via phone, Skype and other virtual tools.
About the Centre for Security Governance
The Centre for Security Governance (CSG) is a non-profit, non-partisan think tank dedicated to the study of security and governance transitions in fragile, failed and conflict-affected states. Based in Canada, the CSG maintains a global, multi-disciplinary network of researchers, practitioners and academics engaged in the international peace and security field.
The CSG seeks to enhance the effectiveness of donor assistance and support to security sector reform (SSR) programs through its research, events, training and direct policy advice. Committed to innovation, the CSG employs various technological tools to advance its impact and reach, most notably long-distance training and conferencing platforms. Supporting promising analysts and academics as well as advancing new ideas and approaches are also core values of the centre. Through its active engagement with SSR donors and recipients on the ground in fragile and conflict-affected states, the CSG endeavours to translate research, advice and training into tangible improvements in SSR policy and programming.
For more information, visit: www.secgovcentre.org
Desired Qualifications
A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in the fields of international affairs or political science; a Master’s degree would be considered an asset.
Prior knowledge of security sector governance/reform, state building, or peace building and post-conflict reconstruction would be considered an asset.
- Strong ability to communicate in English.
- Knowledge of French would be considered an asset.
- Strong computer/technical skills.
- Strong ability to plan, organize, prioritize work, and multi-task to meet deadlines.
HOW TO APPLY:
We invite candidates to send a short cover letter, CV, and writing sample by June 17 to:
