APPLY NOW: CAPS-WA is Hiring Analysts / Writers (Staff)

Join the Centre for Alternative Politics & Security West Africa (CAPS-WA) to research and write on West Africa’s security, governance, and development. Roles are situated within our departments: Maritime Security, Technology & Security, Youth, Women & Gender, Governance & Democratisation, and Environmental Security.

What you’ll do

• Produce monthly articles/briefs and quarterly cross-department pieces.
• Conduct geopolitical/sectoral analysis for West Africa.
• Feed findings into the West Africa Update and policy papers.
• Work within our editorial process and uphold clear, original writing.

You bring

• Regional expertise or strong interest.
• Proven writing for policy and general audiences.
• Alignment with CAPS-WA values: humanity, responsibility, diversity, collaboration.

We offer

• Training by experienced scholars and practitioners in research, writing, and media communication
• Staff appointment, editorial support, and mentoring.
• Publishing visibility and media representation opportunities.
• Certificates and clear development pathways.

Send to capswa.centre@gmail.com:

1. CV (max 2 pages)
2. Cover letter with preferred department (≤400 words)
3. One writing sample (if any)

Apply by October 15, 2025