Yearly Archives: 2019

Ten Countries to Watch for in Fragile States Index 2020

BY J.J. MESSNER AND CHARLES FIERTZ After 15 years of producing the Fragile States Index (FSI), we are frequently asked about how predictive of a tool it really is. So, to what extent can the FSI signal emerging crisis, as opposed to merely diagnosing current conditions? Though prediction is inevitably bound by probability and uncertainty, […]

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Job 19101: Operations Associate (Part-Time)

Overview Start Date December 2, 2019 Application Deadline November 20, 2019 Salary $25,200 (based on a 60% part-time schedule)* * proportionally based off annualized full-time salary of $42,000 Description Location Washington, D.C. General Function The Fund for Peace (FFP) seeks a dynamic, motivated, and collaborative individual to join its Washington, D.C. based team as 60% […]

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Responsible Business Practices and the Role of Divestiture

BY DR. JONATHAN DUCHAC, J.J. MESSNER, AND JOHANNA BEDUHN Public comment is now open. We invite all relevant stakeholders to provide feedback using the form below. Divestiture is a highly visible tool for social activism. The origins of modern divestiture trace back to the South African anti-apartheid movement of the late 20th century, where activists […]

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Job 19072: Consultant (Accra)

Overview Start Date August 12, 2019 Application Deadline July 26, 2019 Salary $50,000-$55,000, Commensurate with experience Description Location Accra, Ghana General Function The Fund for Peace (FFP) seeks a dynamic, motivated, and collaborative individual to establish and lead its Accra presence, to support a range of projects and activities, including but not limited to responsible […]

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Job 19071: Associate Fellow

Overview Start Date August 5, 2019 Application Deadline July 19, 2019 Salary $42,000-$48,000, Commensurate with experience Description Location Washington, D.C. General Function The Fund for Peace (FFP) seeks a dynamic, motivated, and collaborative individual to join its Washington, D.C.-based team, to support a range of projects and activities, including but not limited to conflict early […]

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