The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is seeking a qualified consultant to undertake a research and analytical study on the connections, complementarity, and gaps among key policies, frameworks, and agreements shaping borderland governance in the Horn of Africa.

The study will examine regional, continental, and national instruments related to cross-border trade, mobility, peacebuilding, regional integration, and border governance, including frameworks such as the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), the African Union Border Governance Strategy, the Niamey Convention, and IGAD initiatives.

Focusing on borderland areas across the Karamoja and Moyale clusters, the research will assess how these frameworks interact in practice, identify opportunities and challenges for harmonisation, and analyse their implications for peacebuilding, resilience, inclusion, and regional cooperation. Particular attention will be given to gender, intersectionality, and the needs of pastoralists, women, youth, and persons with disabilities.

Job Requirements

Applicants should have demonstrated expertise in regional integration, border governance, cross-border trade, peacebuilding, and policy analysis in the Horn of Africa, alongside strong research, analytical, and writing skills.

How To Apply

Read the full Terms of Reference here (https://life-peace.org/work-with-us/consultancy-assignment-research-and-assessment-of-connections-and-complementarity-among-various-horn-of-africa-borderlands-relevant-policies-frameworks-and-agreements/) and send your applications to procurement.addisababa@life-peace.org. 

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Job Requirements This role requires proven expertise in regional integration, border governance, cross-border trade, peacebuilding, and policy analysis, particularly within the Horn of Africa context. The successful candidate should have strong research, analytical, and report-writing skills, with the ability to analyze regional issues, develop evidence-based recommendations, and support policy development initiatives. How to Apply Submit your non-returnable application and CV along with supporting documents in Via email addisababa@life-peace.org