Elissa Jobson

Elissa Jobson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in advocacy and communications, currently serving as the Chief of Advocacy at the International Crisis Group since November 2015. In this role, Elissa provides strategic direction and oversight, focusing on maximizing policy impact. Previously, Elissa held positions as Director of Global Advocacy and Director of Africa Regional Advocacy, where advocacy strategies targeting African conflicts were developed, and significant engagement with the African Union was facilitated. Earlier career highlights include serving as a Media Specialist at UNICEF, specializing in education and public advocacy, and as a freelance journalist based in Addis Ababa, with publications in notable outlets such as The Guardian. Elissa also worked as an Editor at Global: The International Briefing and as a Marketing Copywriter at Royal Blue Technologies. Academic qualifications include a PhD in International Relations, an MPhil in Historical Studies, and a Bachelor's degree in History, all from King's College, University of Cambridge.