Peace Building Officer
Develop and implement context-specific peace building initiatives in Malakal.
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Overview
Develop and implement context-specific peace building initiatives in Malakal.
You have:
- Bachelor's in Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Science, or related field; Master’s is an advantage.
- 3–5 years in peace building, community reconciliation, or conflict resolution; experience in conflict/post-conflict zones preferred.
- Fluent in English; Arabic/local language skills are an asset.
- Deep understanding of conflict dynamics and Do No Harm principles.
- Experience in conflict-sensitive program design.
- Familiarity with community-based participatory approaches and early warning systems.
Contract
This is a DRC - National contract. More about DRC - National contracts.
Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Peace building Officer. If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.
Purpose of the Job
The Peace building Officer is responsible for developing and implementing context-specific peace building initiatives in Malakal. Working closely with the Peace building Team Leader and field teams, the officer will conduct conflict analysis, support conflict-sensitive programming, and engage communities to strengthen social cohesion. The role includes supporting the UN Peacebuilding Fund project and facilitating linkages with other DRC programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Context and Conflict Management
- Conduct daily/weekly/monthly conflict monitoring and analysis.
- Use findings to support conflict-sensitive decisions by field teams.
- Engage communities and facilitate working group meetings to promote social cohesion.
- Monitor community-led violence prevention projects.
2. Training
- Deliver training on conflict sensitivity and analysis to DRC staff and partners.
- Train stakeholders in conflict management and use of conflict monitoring tools.
3. External Representation & Advocacy
- Contribute to joint analysis with humanitarian partners.
- Participate in coordination meetings and clusters to share contextual updates.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s in Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Science, or related field; Master’s is an advantage.
- Experience: 3–5 years in peace building, community reconciliation, or conflict resolution; experience in conflict/post-conflict zones preferred.
- Skills:
- Deep understanding of conflict dynamics and Do No Harm principles.
- Experience in conflict-sensitive program design.
- Familiarity with community-based participatory approaches and early warning systems.
- Languages: Fluent in English; Arabic/local language skills are an asset.
Potential interview questions
| How do you approach conflict analysis in a community setting? | This assesses your understanding of community dynamics and your analytical skills. | Provide a structured approach that reflects your experience and understanding of the context. |
| Can you describe a time you facilitated a working group meeting? | This question evaluates your facilitation and community engagement skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for conflict-sensitive programming? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure that your training is effective for diverse stakeholders? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does collaboration with other organizations play in peacebuilding? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of peacebuilding initiatives? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you discuss a challenging conflict situation you navigated? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you engage communities to promote social cohesion? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 11 months ago
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