- Experience
- Any
- Salary
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- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 15 hours ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Education
- Master's degree
- Eligibility
- Pre-doctoral students, doctoral students, and young professionals in the social sciences who have a master’s degree and strong research skills may apply.
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
About the organization
The Zambakari Advisory, L.L.C. is a newly formed consulting firm that draws on specialists from around the world to support clients across Africa and the Middle East. Its work includes strategic intelligence, technical support during transition periods, forecasting, and political as well as economic analysis aimed at reducing exposure to unstable events. The firm develops tailored solutions to help organizations operate effectively and contribute to state- and nation-building efforts in these regions.
Services
- Socio-political analysis and strategic intelligence
- Advisory support for political transitions
- Risk evaluation and program assessment
- Business development, economic analysis, and financial analysis
- Auditing and forecasting analysis
About the fellowship
This fellowship is designed to give participants direct exposure to international affairs, security, and development work with a special emphasis on Africa and the Middle East. It is intended for pre-doctoral and doctoral students, along with early-career professionals in the social sciences, who want to strengthen their research ability while gaining practical experience in a small, energetic consulting environment.
Role overview
Fellows contribute to the organization’s research portfolio while working closely with senior experts, consultants, and the CEO. The work is collaborative and supervised, and any completed publications may be shared with the firm’s wider audience and, where relevant, presented at conferences.
Key expectations
Applicants are expected to have a master’s degree and strong research capability. During the fellowship, each participant should produce substantive research output, including at least one report each semester and one peer-reviewed manuscript every six months.
Application details
To be considered, candidates must send a cover letter, resume, and two writing samples that demonstrate alignment with the fellowship’s requirements. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. The organization notes that this is an unpaid remote fellowship.
Additional information
The fellowship welcomes work related to peace, human rights, transitional processes, international security, development, and trade. The role is based in Phoenix, Arizona, but can be performed remotely.