Conflict & Peace Building Expert Job Duties
Perform technical functions related to the formulation, development, updating and review of the member counties’ policy agenda for peace and security;
Coordinate the integration of peace building and conflict resolution aspects into socio-economic development policies and initiatives;
Analyse and interpret relevant data to generate information for deepening policy identification and formulation for sustained peace, stability and resilience;
Liaise with various agencies, industry groups, donors, research and advocacy institutions and other partners in relation to policy advocacy in security, peace building and conflict resolution;
Develop content for the various presentation materials of FCDC regarding member counties peace and security policy studies and related work to be presented to the agency’s stakeholders and development partners;
Provide technical assistance and advisory services to FCDC partners in the areas of research and policy advocacy.
Qualifications for the Conflict & Peace Building Expert Job
Bachelor’s degree in peace building and conflict management or related field. A post-graduate qualification will be an added advantage;
At least 5 years’ relevant experience dealing with peace building and conflict resolution in the context of donor funded development programs and projects;
Strong experience in and capacity to engage with a diverse range of local, national and international partners and stakeholders on peace building and facilitate positive partner relationships and stakeholder engagement and trust;
Experience of planning, organizing and prioritizing work on peace building and conflict resolution, and working under pressure and meeting deadlines;
Proactive attitude and commitment to support quality peacebuilding engagement and support for and strengthening of local partners’ ownership and engagement;
Proven capacities to plan activities successfully targeting results and objectives, and to effectively lead a team of staff in implementation of peace building programs.
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