Analyst, US Advocacy

The Analyst/Senior Analyst advances Crisis Group’s conflict prevention objectives by informing and influencing U.S. foreign policy through engagement with government officials and other key stakeholders. Reporting to the Program Director, U.S. and working closely with colleagues across programs, the role develops and implements advocacy strategies, builds relationships with policymakers and other stakeholders, and produces research and analysis to support Crisis Group’s engagement in DC.

Responsibilities:

• Works with colleagues to develop and implement advocacy strategies focused on selected U.S. and U.S.-based stakeholders, including in the Executive Branch, Congress, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, the media, think tanks, academia, and other communities with an interest in conflict prevention and mitigation;

• Coordinates DC contacts with program and project directors and other Crisis Group staff as needed, to ensure maximum internal awareness of debates and activities, and its adequate reflection in Crisis Group publications;

• Builds and maintains a bipartisan, cross-agency network of senior officials across Congress and the executive branch, expanding engagement to ensure continuity of access regardless of political transitions;

• Serves as a key point of contact in monitoring developments in the U.S. government, tracking policy developments and researching issues of cross-cutting organisational relevance, including mediation, conflict prevention, peacekeeping, sanctions etc.;

• Contributes to reports and other written pieces on U.S. foreign policy, and writes occasional pieces for publication;

• Deliver oral and written presentations to relevant stakeholders on Crisis Group policy positions and activities in crisis management and conflict mitigation;

• Represents Crisis Group at meetings with academic institutions, think-tanks, and NGOs, and coordinates with media;

• In coordination with the President’s office, plans and executes President & CEO advocacy visits to Washington, including stakeholder mapping, meeting strategy, briefing preparation, and follow-up;

• In coordination with the senior adviser to the President, staffs the President & CEO at major international forums, providing speaker preparation and bilateral engagement strategies aligned with advocacy objectives;

• Designs, convenes, and executes off-the-record roundtables and stakeholder discussions, independently selecting topics, participants, and formats to stress-test policy options and advance solutions-oriented debate.

Requirements include:

• A degree in conflict studies, political science, international relations or similar;

• At least five years of professional experience in U.S. advocacy or policy environment; appointment at Senior Analyst level requires demonstrated ability to lead advocacy initiatives independently, manage senior stakeholder relationships and exercise sound political judgement on sensitive policy issues;

• Proven familiarity with international think tanks, NGOs, and multilateral organisations;

• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of U.S. foreign policy and related institutions;

• Excellent administrative and organisational skills and an ability to pay close attention to detail;

• Excellent oral and written communication skills; and,

• Authorisation to work in the U.S.

If interested, please apply by 7 November 2026.