The Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention seeks a Program Officer. The Program Officer will perform the following duties:

• Design and implement projects relating to the prevention, management, and resolution of conflict in Pakistan and South Asia. 
• Help design and implement projects that explore the complex nexus between conflict prevention, conflict resolution and comparative democratic change.
• Conduct research for publication.
• Organize policy-oriented workshops and conference.
• Participate in operational and/or field-based conflict prevention projects.
• Represent the Institute at relevant meetings.
• And other duties as assigned.

If you are having problems submitting your online application, please send an email to support@silkroadtech.com. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

If you have questions about this position please send an email to recruitment@usip.org. Do not send resumes or attachments to this email address.

No Phone Calls

No Walk Ins

• The successful candidate will have sound knowledge of international affairs and/or the disciplines of conflict management. 
• A combination of research and operational experience is strongly preferred. 
• A PhD with some post-doctoral relevant experience or an MA with at least three years of relevant experience is required.
• Demonstrated expertise relating to Pakistan and South Asia.
• Clear capacity to link theory and practice.
• Excellent writing and oral communications skills.
• Ability to work independently and yet collegially with staff, external organizations.
•  Additional qualifications desired include: (a) expertise in ethno-religious conflict and political reform and (b) skill in a foreign language germane to the area and (c) experience working on the prevention of violent conflict.
• Candidates should also demonstrate strong computer and budget planning skills.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position has been filled.  The appointee will assume the position at the earliest feasible date after selection.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Benefits include an excellent retirement program, health and dental insurance, life insurance, annual and sick leave programs, flexible spending accounts, etc.

Employment with the U.S. Institute of Peace is not employment with the U.S. government.