International consultant on conflict mediation in Colombia
Develop mediation strategy and coordinate community participation
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Overview
Develop mediation strategy and coordinate community participation
You have:
- First degree in Law
- Desirable post degree studies in human rights, IHL, international relations, peace and conflict
- 10 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations, law, conflict resolution, security, peace talks, development management, or related area
- Experience in a conflict or post-conflict setting is highly desirable
- Experience working on or in Latin America is desirable
- Fluent in Spanish
- Fluent in English
Contract
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Result of Service
Final report document of the mediation strategy to encourage community participation and the incorporation of a victim-centered approach in the mediation process in the North of Cauca.
Work Location
Home-Based
Expected duration
20 May-19 Nov, 2024
Duties and Responsibilities
• Elaborate and implement a mediation strategy for the social conflicts on the North of Cauca, Colombia. • Design an approach or methodology to foster the participation of different social actors and communities on mediation situations and the incorporation of a victim’s centered approach and of International Human Rights Standards (IHRS) in the processes of mediation at different levels. • Contribute to the identification of human rights issues/problem areas, emerging and evolving trends of human rights concerns and violations related to the social conflict in the North of Cauca as well as response and capacity gaps, and assist in the development of strategies to respond. • Prepare technical briefings on diverse topics related to human rights issues affecting communities in the North of Cauca. • Coordinate the work of the team that supports the articulation and functioning of the roundtable of the North of Cauca. • Support the articulation and coordination of technical assistance from agencies, funds, and programs regarding the mediation process in the North of Cauca.
Qualifications/special skills
First degree in Law Desirable post degree studies in human rights, IHL international relations, peace and conflict. 10 years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, international relations, law, conflict resolution, security, peace talks, development management, or related are Experience in a conflict or post-conflict setting is highly desirable. Experience working on or in Latin America is desirable
Languages
Fluent in Spanish and English is required
Additional Information
Not available.
No Fee
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a mediation strategy you've designed and implemented in the past? | This question gauges your practical experience and approach to mediation. | Be specific about your methodology and the outcomes achieved. |
| How do you ensure community participation in the mediation process? | The interviewer wants to understand your engagement techniques and inclusivity in mediation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What are some challenges you've encountered in conflict resolution, and how did you overcome them? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you align mediation efforts with international human rights standards? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time you identified a human rights issue within a community. What was your response? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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