Senior Researcher - Organised crime and corruption in the
SADC Region

The successful candidate will work with the project head
on a research project aimed at contributing towards the
implementation of the UN Convention against
Transnational Organised Crime (Palermo Convention) in
the SADC region and at supporting SADC with the
implementation of the SADC Protocol against Corruption
through applied policy research.

The incumbent will work as part of a team of established
senior researchers. The initial contract will be for 12
months with the possibility of extension for a further two
years. The position includes regional travel. Due to the
regional nature of the project, candidates from the entire
SADC region are encouraged to apply. For more details on
the ISS please visit our website at www.iss.org.za

Duties:

• Undertake innovative and independent research
into organised crime and corruption in the SADC region
and analyse relevant legislation and international
instruments
• Liaise with and coordinate a SADC network
of commissioned researchers and senior officials who are
participating in the project
• Monitor recent national and
international policy and legislative developments relating
to organised crime and corruption
• Interpret, analise and evaluate relevant data
• Organise expert round tables and
regional seminars
• Disseminate results through interaction with role players, briefing sessions and
written reports
• Produce research publications of a high
standard.

Requirements:

• An understanding of the key developmental challenges facing the SADC region
• A keen interest in understanding the policies and legislative
strategies that are employed to prevent and combat
organised crime and corruption in the SADC region
• A Masters degree in law, social sciences, or other relevant
similar qualifications
• At least five years relevant experience
• Good management, communication, presentation and networking skills
• The ability to interact effectively with senior government officials, policy
makers, and the media
• Strong research, analytical and computer (MS Office) skills
• Excellent writing skills in English including a publication record
• Valid drivers licence, own transport and a willingness to travel
Salary: A competitive salary is negotiable, based on
qualifications and experience

Assumption of duties: The position is immediately
available.

Applicants are expected to provide a covering letter
motivating their application, a CV, two recent examples of
their own written work, certified copies of their
qualifications, and contact details of three referees. The
closing date for all applications is Friday 19 March 2004.

Please e-mail or fax your application to: Ms Pilisa
Gaushe, [email protected] Fax +27-21-461
7213,
Tel +27-21-4617211
www.iss.co.za

The Institute for Security Studies (ISS) an equal
opportunity, affirmative action employer, is an
independent and non-profit applied policy
research organisation with a focus on human
security in Africa. Its mission is to conceptualize,
inform and enhance the human security debate on
the continent. The Cape Town office of the ISS is
seeking to appoint an experienced senior researcher,
preferably with a legal background.