The position is expected to be Kabul-based and full time. The Researcher will report to AAN’s Co-Directors or a person designated by them, and s/he will be provided with a fixed-term and renewable employee contract. AAN is a small, hard-working and dynamic team and they are looking for individuals who will fit well with AAN’s current team and who are able to contribute to AAN’s work, rather than individuals to fill exact positions.
Specific responsibilities
- Develop and conduct in-country field research with a view to producing high-quality analytical reports;
- Closely follow the political developments in and around Afghanistan and contribute to dispatches, reports and speaking engagements;
- Contribute to AAN’s in-country communication through organising events, contributing to AAN’s Dari/Pastho website and social media presence;
- Contribute to translation, editing and peer reviews of AAN publications;
- Contribute to the administration and management of the AAN network and in-country presence;
- Contribute to the management of AAN’s research portfolio;
- Other tasks as deemed necessary.
The deadline for applications for this recruitment is 15 July 2017.