Francis is UNESCO Chair of African Peace and Conflict Studies in the Department of Peace Studies at the University of Bradford.

UNESCO: Professor David J. Francis

The purpose of the UNESCO Chair is to promote an integrated system of research, education, training, capacity building, information and documentation in the field of African peace and conflict studies.

UNESCO: Purpose/Objectives of the Chair/UNITWIN Network

He has facilitated the introduction, development and implementation of fifteen undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in Peace and Conflict Studies, Peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution at African universities in 10 countries, including the establishment of four specialist peace and conflict management centres.

UNESCO: Professor David J. Francis