Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 28, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Saferworld’s Kenya programme focuses on enabling individuals, communities and civil society to respond more effectively to conflict and security issues. The programme is implemented at national, sub-national and community levels, and includes activities such as dialogue, capacity-strengthening, policy research, networking and advocacy. We work with a range of actors, including government institutions, county governments, civil society, communities, and international organisations. .

Job Responsibilities:
• Assist in developing Saferworld’s country strategy with regular analysis of political and security developments in specified countries and themes, especially those related to peace and cohesion. Inform and advance the development and implementation of Kenya strategy to build peace and prevent conflict, reflecting on themes such as community security, police reform and broader security and justice sector development, and the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
• Contribute to the development of our position in support of a more sensitive and effective international response to conflict in the country and region.
• Help develop Saferworld’s existing programme of work and identify related areas (thematically and geographically) for new programme development, particularly on youth.
• Contribute to lesson-learning within the Central Asia programme and across the organisation.

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Job Qualifications:
• Master’s degree in social sciences or related area of studies or equivalent work experience
• A good understanding of inter-ethnic, community security/peace and conflict prevention issues
• A strong understanding of peacebuilding and conflict prevention, conflict and gender sensitivity and relevant work experience in supporting community-based initiatives aimed at dialogue and reconciliation
• Good knowledge and understanding of the local context and sensitivities
• Work experience of dialogue facilitation across ethnic, rural-urban, religious and regional divides
• A good understanding of youth-related issues, including knowledge of youth policies, international frameworks and practices, in Kenya
• Experience in managing USAID funded projects
• Experience in building young people’s skills and experience in democratic practice and in undertaking participatory research on root causes of violence among youth and ways to address them collaboratively, and in partnership with communities and local authorities

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
  https://www.saferworld.org.uk/job-postings/project-manager-deadline-6-november-2019
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