The School of Law at Keele University in the United Kingdom and Empower Africa in Ethiopia are looking for a Research Assistant to work on an exciting new project funded by the Parliaments and Peoples Grant (P4P).
The project is entitled “More than Just Words: An Enquiry into the Transformative Promise of Medemer and Solidarity”, and the post holder will work with Dr. Awol Allo (PI) and Mr. Abdulatif Idris (Co-I).
The project will explore how key local stakeholders with contrasting views of Ethiopia’s past and future, particularly Federal and Regional MPs, and key political decisionmakers, seek to influence the trajectory of the ongoing transition. In particular, the research aims to consider and discuss the extent to which inter-ethnic solidarity and medemer, two of the most significant normative languages touted as holding the key to healing Ethiopia’s deep divisions, could help the country’s diverse communities to transcend the deep rifts of the present, and imagine new and democratic forms of belongings.
Role Summary:
The post-holder will prepare a literature review, planning and organizing workshops, establishing and maintaining contact with key project stakeholders, and supporting the overall delivery of the project.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Contract Type: Fixed Term
Hours: Full time for 10 months
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