Conflict Specialist Job Available At Global Communities

Conflict Specialist Jobs at Global Communities, Kenya

Global Communities (formerly CHF International) promotes long-lasting positive change in low- and moderate-income communities around the world, helping them improve their social, economic, and environmental conditions.

Global Communities’ Nairobi-based Country Office is recruiting for the following position to support its ongoing program activities in Kenya.

Kenya Tuna Uwezo (KTU) Program: KTU is a USAID funded program that seeks to reduces ethnic, politically-motivated and ideological conflict in the informal settlements of Nairobi by increasing resilience and cohesion among communities.

Job Title: Conflict Specialist / CVE Advisor
Department: Programs – Kenya Tuna Uwezo (KTU) Program
Reports To: KTU Program Director
Location: Nairobi

Conflict Specialist Job Summary:

• The Conflict Specialist/ Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Advisor under USAID-funded Kenya Tuna Uwezo program will work part time (at 50% LOE) to advise program efforts in relation to countering extreme violence in Nairobi with special focus on pull factors and push factors.
• She/he will ensure that program anchors its efforts on national and international efforts to ensure maximum program impact.
• Facilitate linkages with relevant stakeholders and platforms at international, national and county levels and build the capacity of KTU and partner staff on countering violent extremism strategies.
• S/he will work in consultation with the Program Director in all tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the design of interventions, SOPs, and strategies to address CVE and conflict drivers/factors
• Verify and monitor push and pull factors for program action and identify areas of engagement in CVE in line with program objectives
• Identify possible threats from media, social media and other actors
• Identify new partnership opportunities in CVE
• Create and maintain partnerships and linkages and working relationships with government and other NGOs at national and International level
• Support coordination of national civil society organizations and their efforts on CVE
• Oversee capacity building of local partners and communities in CVE
• Mentor and train partners in CVE.
• Participate in program and partners review and planning meetings
• Any other duties assigned in line with KTU program activities and the organizations policies and procedures.

M &E and Reporting

• Contribute to drafting quarterly and annual reports
• Monitor and report of VE to Program Director and other program staff

Education and Qualifications for Conflict Specialist Jobs in Kenya

• Masters in conflict mitigation, religious studies, international relations or other relevant field. PHD is an added advantage.
• At least 7+ years of relevant professional experience working in countering extreme violence, experience working in Nairobi informal communities preferred.
• Knowledge of the key historical political, tribal and socio-economic divisions and trigger points.
• Advanced knowledge in conflict mitigation and ability to apply management conflict analysis to program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
• Knowledge in conflict-sensitive approaches to development, humanitarian assistance and peacebuilding.
• Awareness of the particular needs and related program considerations for vulnerable populations.
• Ability to work effectively with County and National Government and local communities
• Familiarity and experience with USAID rules and regulations is a plus but not mandatory.
• Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.
• Ability to analyze political work, defines problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.
• Strong writing skills to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely.
• Strong oral communications skills to present information and respond to questions effectively and represent the organization and KTU as required
• Ability to interact clearly and effectively with donors and other organizations.
• Ability to negotiate solutions to problems.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Advanced working knowledge of MS Word and Excel computer programs.
• Advanced diplomacy skills.

Language Skills

• Excellent command of English (written and spoken)
• Effective use of written and spoken Kiswahili.

Working Conditions

• Based in the Nairobi office; with regular travel to program sites and partner organization offices as required.
• Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard, for extended periods of time.

How to Apply
Applicants are to submit their application letters with detailed CV to vacancies@chfkenya.org with the title of the position applied for in the header of the application letter.

The application letters shall be addressed to the Country Director.

The application deadline is close of business Monday, June 8, 2015.
Only short listed firms/candidates will be contacted.
Global Communities is an equal opportunity employer.

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