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THE CAINE PRIZE FOR AFRICAN WRITING

Application Deadline: Sunday 31st March 2024 (12:00 GMT).

LOCATION: England

Applications for the The Caine Prize for African Writing are open. The aim of the program is to bring Afican writing to a wider audience using one annual literary award.

ELIGIBILITY:

The story must have been published in the five years preceding the submissions deadline. For 2024 eligibility, the judges will only consider work published between 1st April 2019 and 25th March 2024.

Entries must be more than 3,000 words or less than 10,000 words.

Entries must be submitted by a publisher. This includes publishers of physical and digital books, literary journals, magazines, and arts oriented websites.

Writers must be over 18 years of age at the time of submission.

Self-published and unpublished short stories are not eligible.

Publishers are encouraged to submit multiple short stories as long as they do not submit more than one story by the same author.

Stories may only be entered for consideration for The Caine Prize for African Writing once. Unfortunately, this means that you may not re-submit a story for consideration, even if it was not selected for the shortlist.

Genres not eligible for entry include: novels, children’s stories, factual writing, academic essays, plays, poetry, autobiography/biography, and any work that does not constitute a fictional short story.

Submissions must specify which African country the author comes from and the short story word count.

Publishers are required to upload a ‘publisher’s letter’ with each submission. See program website for more information.

BENEFIT:

£10,000 prize to be won.

The winner and shortlisted writers will be invited to participate in events in Africa, London and elsewhere should resources and circumstances permit. In these cases, there will be travel award granted to each of the shortlisted candidates.

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CHATHAM HOUSE SENIOR RESEARCH FELLOW-CYBER

Application Deadline: 2 February, 2024

LOCATION: England

The International Security Programme provides innovative, policy-relevant research in international security and defence issues. Seated within ISP, the Cyber Policy Portfolio (CPP) is a small team dedicated to providing analysis on cyber policy issues; working at the intersection of security and technology, we strive to provide in-depth understanding of the risks, opportunities and potential ways forward associated with the security of digital technology. Apply for this job!

ELIGIBILITY:

Expertise and experience in cyber policy issues and topics at the nexus of technology, international security, and politics within academic, business, or public policy contexts.

Demonstrated proficiency in research skills with practical policy applications; established as a researcher with experience in field research, adept use of research methodologies, desk research, and data analysis.

Proven ability to conduct and manage research studies, including supervising research communication activities and innovatively presenting research findings.

Exceptional writing skills to produce high-quality thought pieces and policy recommendations tailored for diverse audiences.

Successful track record in fundraising for research activities, involving engagement with potential donors and maintaining strong relationships with funders.

Editorial experience in managing, editing, or coordinating peer-reviewed pieces for journals or similar publications is highly desirable.

Leadership experience, including managing individuals and small teams, as well as supporting junior staff.

Proficiency in making well-informed decisions under pressure, quickly identifying key issues and selecting the most appropriate courses of action.

Outstanding communication skills with the ability to present information and arguments persuasively.

Strong interpersonal skills, serving as a key influencer and adept at building and managing relationships internally and externally.

Strategic problem-solving skills, understanding how the research agenda aligns with broader organizational strategy and societal frameworks.

Ability to prioritize tasks effectively, meet targets, and demonstrate excellent decision-making and judgment in project delivery.

Capability to work with complex topics and translate them into impactful content.

Collaborative mindset, interested in developing colleagues’ skills, and actively contributing to innovation within the wider team.

BENEFIT:

Benefits include approximately 37 days annual leave (inclusive of public holidays and Chatham House closure days), enhanced pension scheme, employee assistance programme, life assurance, and other benefits designed to suit your personal lifestyle. All of this, in a professional, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment.

Salary: £60,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, Permanent.

Location: Hybrid (Office/Home), minimum 2 days in the office per week.

Closing Date: 2nd of February 2024. You will be notified of the status of your application within 4 weeks of the role closing.

Please note that we are able to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

The Job Description as outlined above will not be available once the closing date has passed. Please ensure you keep a copy for your own records.

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