Peace Direct Local Correspondents, Chad and Burkina Faso
Peace Direct is an international charity dedicated to supporting local peacebuilding. We publish Insight on Conflict, a website with profiles of over 800 organisations in 24 different conflict regions around the world, as well as blog posts and key resources on peacebuilding. Key to our work is our network of ‘Local Correspondents’, peacebuilding experts who help to research and write about peacebuilding and conflict around the world.
Peace Direct is currently seeking ‘Local Correspondents’ to report on peacebuilding work in Chad and Burkino Faso. For this role, we require someone with contacts in the NGO or peacebuilding sector, a strong interest in the media and reporting, and excellent written and spoken English and French. The role is ideal for someone pursuing a career in journalism or within the NGO sector. The Local Correspondent should be based in the country or travel there very regularly.
The Local Correspondent is expected to occasionally submit posts to the Insight on Conflict blog. The blog gives space to Peace Direct and the Local Correspondents to respond instantly to developments in conflicts around the world. It also offers a place for more personal reflections by the Local Correspondents on their work.
DEADLINE: Rolling
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Search for Common Ground Country Director, Angola
Since 1996, SFCG-Angola has developed and implemented effective projects designed to build Angolan capacity to create and sustain peaceful development. SFCG-Angola’s approach focuses on opening space for dialogue and action between parties in conflict to engage them in cooperative problem-solving processes. To operationalize this approach, SFCG-Angola: integrates media and community-based activities; provides opportunities to turn conceptual knowledge into practical skills; and builds effective links between people, communities, and different sectors of society. SFCG-Angola goes beyond strategies that target only one sector of society or one element of a conflict. SFCG-Angola’s staff facilitates cooperative community-based activities and reaches out to provide new skills to groups such as emerging civil society leaders, women, journalists, and youth who show strong leadership potential. SFCG-Angola then brings these diverse groups together to help them recognize commonalities and develop effective relationships. SFCG’s goal in Angola isto support sustainable peace and national reconciliation by working with Angolans to transform their society away from a culture of violence to one characterised by coexistence, security, social justice, and popular participation.
The Country Director manages the program in Angola with the aim of strengthening civil society, government, and community agents, and increasing their capacity to resolve local problems and create more stable and peaceful communities. This position reports to the Weste and Central Africa Director, collaborating closely with the Institutional Learning Team as well as SFCG thematic programming such as Common Ground Productions (CGP), as well as liaising with other programs in Africa. This position is based in Luanda with regular travel to the provinces.
Qualifications: – At least five (5) years of experience in peace-building, development and/or related fields, including democracy and governance issues such as civil society strengthening; – Bachelor’s Degree in a related area required; – Demonstrated financial management and program administration experience; – Successful experience managing a team and programs in the field of conflict or related fields; – Dynamic leader with creative problem-solving approach to challenging situations; – Knowledge of major donor rules and regulations, and the ability to manage multi-donor funding; – Excellent managerial skills, interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to conduct professional working relationships; – Experience in setting up and managing monitoring systems and initiating regular evaluations of the program; – Cross-cultural experience and sensitivity, and experience of living and working in developing countries; – Ability to work with people at all levels, ranging from high-level officials to community leaders; – Proficiency in both Portuguese and English languages
DEADLINE: Rolling
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Nonviolent Peaceforce, International Protection Officer, South Sudan
This position will implement civilian protection and violence-prevention programming for those affected by the crisis/violent conflict in South Sudan. Responsibilities: Assess security risks and develop mitigation strategies for both host and IDP communities, including mobile IDP populations; Continuously monitor local conflict situation in order to track conflict trends and identify protection needs; Work and live within conflict affected communities to build trust, to establish deep contextual understanding and to effect nonpartisan position
Qualifications: 3 -5 years’ work experience in human security, child or civilian protection; Demonstrated successful experience in working in complex security environments; Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation; Demonstrated ability to live, work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations; Demonstrated ability to analyse conflict, security and political contexts; Post secondary education in law, human rights, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, negotiation, mediation, human security or related, or equivalent experience.
DEADLINE: Rolling
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CIVICUS Senior Communication Officer, South Africa
CIVICUS has an exciting position in our communication team for a Senior Communication Officer that will carry out a variety of communication activities and provide advice and support to a range of projects. Our work is dynamic and exciting and to join our team you need to be brilliant at what you do, passionate, results-orientated and have an active interest in civil society and citizen action.
Qualifications: A Bachelor’s degree or Diploma with major subjects in either Communication, Public Relations, Journalism, Media, a related field or related work experience; Minimum 5 years experience across a range of communication functions (e.g. writing, editing, media management, strategic communication).; French or Spanish language skills desirable
DEADLINE: 2 July 2014
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UNDP, UN Women, Sexual and Gender-Based Crimes Specialist, Central African Republic
A key area of UN-Women’s work is ensuring access to justice for women and the equal application of the rule of law. Effective judicial and legal systems not only ensure the protection and advancement of women’s rights, but can provide an enabling environment to address discriminatory practices which impede development. From a women’s human rights and rule of law perspective, at no time is legal protection more necessary, or more fragile, than during and in the immediate aftermath of conflicts when women’s experiences of insecurity and violations often continue unabated. Securing accountability and ending impunity for sexual and gender-based violence and asserting women’s access to the full range of rights are some of the most challenging yet fundamental conditions for the restoration of the rule of law post-conflict. The Sexual and Gender Based Crimes Specialist will contribute to implementation of UN Women’s mandate on promoting women’s access to justice and the rule of law through providing technical support to international accountability mechanisms in training, documentation and investigation of SGBV crimes under international law.
Duties: Provide technical support to the work of international accountability bodies supported by UN-Women by ensuring that appropriate attention is given to the gendered dimensions of human rights violations, including through gender analysis and training; Liaise with international accountability bodies and UN Women; Ensure proper collection and preservation of information on cases of SGBV and other gender based human rights violations and abuses by international justice mechanisms.
DEADLINE: 4 July 2014
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Impact Hub Company, Regional Lead of Africa
We are looking for a Regional Lead: Africa to join us starting July/August 2014 as a member of our global team to take on regional coordination of Impact Hub in Africa, develop the region and in particular drive our onboarding and incubation programme for new Impact Hubs across Africa. This position is open to applicants based in Africa only.
This is a great opportunity for someone who has background and experience in programme and project management, has a natural passion for business development and partnership development, is looking forward to work within a fast-paced, global start-up environment and aspires to make a strong contribution to the African impact economy.
DEADLINE: 2 July 2014
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South Sudan Country Director, Concordis International, South Sudan, Juba
Concordis International has been engaged in South Sudan and Sudan since 1999, facilitating dialogue between actors on different sides of conflict. In 2009, Concordis established an office in Juba to deepen our engagement in peace and conflict issues in South Sudan and Sudan. Since 2010 our work has focused increasingly on peacebuilding along the South Sudan-Sudan border, specifically within the context of cross-border migration. We do this by working with local communities on both sides of the borderline and simultaneously engaging high-level actors in South Sudan and Sudan to ensure the formation of policies and practices in the interest of local communities and overall peaceful relations between the two countries.
Concordis is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of South Sudan Country Director. The Country Director manages Concordis’ programme and operations in South Sudan, including strategic overview, programme planning, financial administration, security, evaluation of activities, liaison and reporting to the Chief Executive, human resources and building and maintaining Concordis’ network of strategic and operational contacts in South Sudan. The ideal candidate has significant management experience and an understanding of peacebuilding methodology and interventions in complex environments. This role offers the chance to lead a committed and dynamic team to develop and implement peacebuilding programmes in a challenging working environment.
DEADLINE: 11 July 2014
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South Sudan Policy Liaison Advisor, Concordis International, South Sudan, Juba
Concordis is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of South Sudan Policy Liaison Advisor. Concordis believes that building relationships of trust and respect with and between those with whom it works is important and a key to successful intervention in peace processes. The work of all members of Concordis staff is required to conform to and advance such an approach and other Concordis values.
The Policy Liaison Advisor will be responsible for the project’s strategic communications, government liaison, advocacy of the key recommendations resulting from Concordis-facilitated dialogues, and analysis of national/international developments relevant to the programme. This position is pivotal for the establishment and nourishment of key high-level relationships and overall program design to ensure continuity across activities and policy areas. The ideal candidate has considerable analytical and technical expertise in peacebuilding, as well as diplomacy and policy development. This role offers the chance to contribute to policy development and cross-border peace processes.
DEADLINE: 11 July 2014
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South Sudan Security Advising Consultant, Concordis International, South Sudan, Juba
Concordis International is a non-profit organisation, based in the UK, which works impartially alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, so that through dialogue they may build relationships of mutual trust and together develop and implement policies that improve human security and lay firm foundations for lasting peace. Concordis International has been engaged in South Sudan and Sudan since 1999, facilitating dialogue between actors on different sides of conflict. In 2009, Concordis established an office in Juba to deepen our engagement in peace and conflict issues in South Sudan and Sudan.
Concordis is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of South Sudan Security Advising Consultant. The Security Consultant (international) will be contracted to travel to Concordis offices as needed to provide technical inputs on security components of border management and policy development. The consultant will also provide technical inputs on the safety and security of the project team, particularly in more remote areas where access is restricted due to active on-going domestic conflict. The consultant will report to the Country Director but will work very closely with the Policy Liaison Advisor on the technical activity inputs and the Senior Programme Manager on team/project security/safety issues.
DEADLINE: 11 July 2014
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Amnesty International Campaigner, Nairobi
Working with the global Individuals at Risk Team, you will lead our work on behalf of Individuals at Risk (IAR) in Sub-Saharan Africa, assessing changing situations and reacting quickly to emerging priorities, capitalising on your political judgement and inspiring worldwide action within days. In this continental role you will work closely with our regional offices in Dakar and Johannesburg, Amnesty International sections and civil society actors, to design and support effective action on behalf of individuals and communities through developing campaign plans and techniques. You will prepare relevant materials and deliver appropriate communications and advice to multiple stakeholders in global locations. Spotting opportunities for action, you’ll decide on effective strategies and tactics, coordinating the delivery of Amnesty International’s campaigns, increasing the effectiveness across the wider movement.
You will be confident in developing and managing an effective portfolio of casework for campaigning on behalf of individuals at risk and delivering these in an ethical way. You will have rich experience of working in Sub-Saharan Africa, and local applicants are encouraged to apply. Through you working familiarity with the region you will have knowledge of risks and resources regarding human rights defenders and other individuals at risk in the region.
You will be highly motivated and have experience in mobilizing individuals, communities, and human rights defenders at imminent risk. Your confidence combined with your campaigns communication expertise will enable you to swiftly hone in on key issues and pinpoint the most effective means of communication to ensure colleagues and supporters understand the approach and aims of each campaign. You will be an inspiring and engaging communicator in English, and for this continental role, the ability to work in French would be a strong advantage for the successful applicant. Flexible enough to adapt your approach as priorities change, you will also bring a real flair for innovation and will ensure the IAR campaigning actions are relevant and successful in the Sub-Saharan Africa region.
DEADLINE: 20 July 2014
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Grassroots Reconciliation Group Program Director, Uganda
The Grassroots Reconciliation Group (GRG) helps former child soldiers and combatants in war-torn northern Uganda reclaim their future through locally designed projects with the twin aims of reconciliation and small-scale development. Building directly on a previous 3-year USAID reconciliation program, GRG projects bring together former combatants of the rebel Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) and local community members to plan out their own paths to reintegration and reconciliation. This involves a broad range of locally designed interventions, from livelihoods, to trauma support and peace-building activities. By supporting these projects, GRG encourages the long-term social and economic rehabilitation of the war-weary people of northern Uganda. Registered as a 501c3 non-profit organization, GRG has worked with over 1100 people since 2007, and currently works with over 600 people in 12 communities between Gulu and the border with South Sudan. See www.grassrootsgroup.org for more information of our work.
Job Summary: The Program Director (Head of Mission) will have the overall responsibility for implementation of programs in rural communities, as well as financial management, fundraising, and coordination with development partners and the local government.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience with project management in a developing country (preferably in Sub-Saharan Africa), preferably with a background in conflict resolution and international development; High degree of self-motivation and proven ability to work independently; Project management skills, particularly on international development, livelihoods, and peace-building projects; Good writing skills; Knowledge of sustainable development issues and conflict resolution; Grassroots community mobilization experience a plus; Knowledge of northern Uganda a plus.
DEADLINE: 30 June 2014
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Open Government Partnership Regional Civil Society Coordinator, South Africa
The Civil Society Engagement team is a nimble, international team that aims to broaden and deepen civil society engagement in OGP, both at the national and international level. The active and effective participation of civil society organizations in the Open Government Partnership is crucial to its success. Civil society organizations around the world in OGP member and eligible countries need to be informed about the process, opportunities and responsibilities associated with OGP.
Reporting to the global OGP Civil Society Coordinator, the Regional Civil Society Coordinator will lead in building interest and excitement about OGP among civil society organizations in the region. The goal is to support active and effective engagement by civil society actors to push for and deliver on ambitious open government reforms.
Qualifications: Advanced degree in relevant field (e.g. development, political science, or international relations); a minimum of 5 years experience, including building civil society coalitions, brokering technical cooperation and partnerships, and organizing training workshops and events; an existing network and credibility within civil society working on open government issues in Africa. Experience in the Middle East is a plus; track record on open government, transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement. Familiarity with technology for transparency initiatives highly desirable.
DEADLINE: 15 July 2014
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Atlas Corps is an international network of nonprofit leaders and organizations that promotes innovation, cooperation, and solutions to address the world’s 21st century challenges. Our mission is to address critical social issues by developing leaders, strengthening organizations, and promoting innovation through an overseas fellowship of skilled nonprofit professionals. Profiled as a “best practice” in international exchange by the Brookings Institution and featured in the Washington Post as a model social entrepreneurship program, Atlas Corps engages leaders committed to the nonprofit sector in 12 to 18 month, professional fellowships at organizations to learn best practices, build organizational capacity, and return home to create a network of global changemakers.
The Atlas Corps Fellowship is a 12-18 month professional fellowship offered three times a year for nonprofit leaders from around the world. Fellows serve full-time at Host Organizations located either in the United States or Latin America working on issues that complement their expertise. Fellows develop their leadership skills while sharing best practices and supplement daily knowledge with theoretical topics presented in the Atlas Corps Nonprofit Management Series.
DEADLINE: 15 July 2014
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The Africa Peace and Security Programme, Programme Officer
This one-year Executive Master’s program has been designed in partnership with the African Union Commission’s Peace and Security Department and is part of the “Africa Peace and Security Program” (APSP) which is a wider institutional partnership between IPSS, the AU and GIZ. It offers experienced professionals working on African Peace and Security a unique opportunity to acquire a certified and in-depth training while retaining their current positions. It addresses the most pressing issues of African Peace and Security today from a practice-oriented perspective, including conflict dynamics as well as the role of sub-regional and pan-African organizations in creating lasting peace on the continent. Sessions are held in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa. Senior and mid-level professionals from the AU, from the Regional Economic Communities, the UN and multilateral organizations, national governments as well as from the non-profit sector are invited to attend this course.
The Programme Officer will perform programme support functions outlined below for the effective functioning of the education component of APSP, under the supervision of the Education and Professional Development Lead. He/she will demonstrate uncompromising professional standards that befit an internationally reputable institution in the execution of his/her responsibilities.
Requirements: MA Degree in Education (Curriculum and Instruction), in the area of Peace and Security Studies or related field; At least three years of relevant experience; Excellent typing skills; Excellent knowledge and experience of productivity software such as Microsoft Office (mainly Word, PowerPoint, Excel); Ability to take initiative and work under minimum supervision; Ability to work in a diverse environment and under pressure; Excellent written and oral English; Knowledge of French or/and Amharic is a plus.
DEADLINE: 30 June 2014
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Saferworld Vacancies: Horn of Africa region
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others. We have a strong thematic focus to our conflict prevention work prioritising: access to security and justice services; arms controls; aid and conflict; and governance and peacebuilding. We contribute to lasting change in specific countries and regions and internationally through a combination of research and policy development, advocacy and through supporting practical action at the local level in conflict-affected societies.
Saferworld is calling for applications for the following positions: Chief Executive Officer, Communications Manager of Somalia Accountability Programme, Procurement Manager, Finance Director, and Short Term Experts.
DEADLINE: 6 July 2014