Puntland Development Research Center (PDRC), a local research organization based in Garowe, is seeking to engage 1 (one) researcher for the field of Security and Rule of Law (SROL), with the

  following qualifications:

1. University degree in social sciences and related fields (
   governance and security)
2. Ample experience in research activities
3. Fluent in English with good, professional writing skills
4. Computer literate
5. Good in public relations and team work
6. Willing to work wherever necessary in Puntland, including remote areas

 The successful candidate will implement, among others, the following tasks:

Ø  Organize and conduct workshops, seminars or forums and discussion meetings

Ø  Prepare discussion papers for workshop, seminars and forums

Ø  Produce analytical reports and research papers on assigned tasks

Ø  Facilitate workshop proceedings and produce outputs

Ø  Review secondary data and available literature

Ø  Undertake any other assignment that PDRC Director or Program Coordinator deems necessary

Interested candidates may send or submit their applications with copies of supporting documents to PDRC office, in Garowe or below email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it / This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Detailed job description (TOR) will be worked out for successful candidates.

¨      Submission of applications expires by noon (12 a. m). of December 31, 2009

¨      Only short listed applicants will be notified

¨      Computer test is a requirement for proceeding with the rest of the interview.

¨      The interview will be conducted in English

¨      Successful candidates will take up job position with a probation period of three (3) months.

¨      Qualified women are encouraged to apply.