Content Manager/Researcher of Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) is seeking a Content Manager/Researcher for the SIPRI annual Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development. The focus of this position is on developing and following up on the content of the Forum, and on purposefully liaising with partners and stakeholders to that effect. Aside of Forum related activities and consultations taking place throughout the year, the holder of the position is also expected to carry out his or her own research.

SIPRI is an independent international institute whose core mission is to undertake research and activities on security, conflict and peace. Established in 1966, SIPRI provides data, analysis and recommendations, based on open sources, to policymakers, researchers, media and the interested public. SIPRI provides excellent opportunities for scientific and personal development. SIPRI is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from all over the world.

The primary responsibility of the Forum Content Manager will be to prepare, execute and report on the Forum together with the Peace and Development Programme Coordinator, under the guidance of the Director of Studies of the Peace and Development research area.

 

The Content Manager/Researcher will be responsible for:


• Preparing the Concept Note for the Forum;
• Preparing the Forum Description and Forum Agenda;
• Execution of the Stockholm Forum on Peace and Development together with the Coordinator of the Peace and Development research area;
• Reporting on the Forum;
• Carrying out consultations with partners, participants and others who work with the Forum, both beforehand as part of preparation and afterwards to assist in assessment;
• Continuously following up on the Forum and feeding lessons learnt into SIPRI’s work throughout the year; and
• Carrying out and disseminating the results of research within the broad remit of the peace and development research area.

 

Requirements

The successful candidate will have as a minimum the following experience:


• PhD, or Masters degree in peace and conflict studies, development studies, political science, international relations, economics, or other related discipline with relevant experience.
• Experience from diplomatic work, external relations, or other forms of international service.
• 4-6 years of work experience relevant for the position.
• Ease of working in oral and written English with further language proficiency a useful advantage.
• Broad knowledge of peacebuilding, conflict and development.

 

Contract period

Starting 1 October or as soon as possible. The appointment will be a 2-year contract with possibility of extension. The post is full-time. The salary package will be negotiated individually.

The position of the Content Manager/Researcher is based in Stockholm and the successful applicant will be expected to reside in Stockholm, Sweden. The position will include travelling. This requirement must of course be balanced by the need to be present in the project as well as by the larger need for work-life balance. 

 

How to apply

Candidates should submit a resume/CV and a one-page cover letter in English.

Please observe that you apply via our electronic application system. You will access the form via the "apply" button at the very end of this page.

 

The initial closing date for applications is 23 August 2020.

 

The trade union contacts at SIPRI are Frank Esparraga for ST (frank.esparraga@sipri.org) and Jiayi Zhou for SACO (Jiayi.zhou@sipri.org).