Vacancies: Gender and Conflict Adviser, Peace Building Adviser
The Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme (NSRP) is supported by DFID/UKAID and is managed by a consortium made up of British Council International Alert and Social Development Direct. The programme seeks to deliver interventions to reduce the impacts of violent conflict and promote reconciliation processes. The focus will be on the national level and in eight focal states.
NSRP is looking for committed and experienced individuals to join the-senior technical team of this innovative and exciting programme. Experience of working on programmes in conflict-affected environments, either in Nigeria or other countries, is imperative for all posts. All post holders will be based in Abuja but will make frequent visits to NSRP’s regional offices in Maiduguri, Kano, Jos and Port Harcourt and to all the focal states.
Gender and Conflict Adviser:
NSRP is looking for committed and experienced individuals to join the senior technical team of this innovative and exciting programme Experience of working on programmes in conflict-affected environments, either in Nigeria or other countries, is imperative for all posts. All post holders will be based in Abuja but will make frequent visits to NSRP’s regional offices in Maiduguri, Kano, Jos and Port Harcourt and to all the focal states.
Position: Gender and Conflict Adviser:
The Gender and Conflict Adviser will provide strategic leadership within the NSRP team and will be responsible for ensuring the implementation of the programme’s gender strategy. S/he will provide technical support and training across the NSRP team, among partners and with external stakeholders to ensure that delivery across all aspects of the programme are informed by gender and conflict analysis and address gender discrimination. S/he will foster collaboration between NRSP and other groups working to address gender and exclusion in Nigeria.
Qualifications:
- Essential qualifications include a relevant postgraduate qualification (Human Rights, Gender or Conflict Studies) and at least 8 years experience of working for a government, NGO or donor programme on gender discrimination, preferably in conflict-affected environments. Strong research skills, and experience in communication and advocacy is also important for this post.
Interested applicants should apply to:
genderandconflictadviser@gridconsulting.net
Position: Peace Building Adviser
The Peace Building Adviser will provide strategic leadership on the
programme’s peace building content. S/he will act as a focal point for technical support and training to partners and external stakeholders in conflict sensitivity, conflict analysis, and peace building processes. S/he will ensure that delivery across all components of the programme is informed by conflict context analysis and conflict-sensitivity. S/he will also represent and ensure coordination between the programme and the wider peace-building sector in Nigeria.
Qualifications:
- Essential qualifications include a post graduate qualification in International Relations, Peace and Conflict Studies or a related social science discipline, with at least 8 years experience of managing peace building projects or programmes, project planning and impact monitoring, Demonstrable experience of working in partnerships with other organisations on peace building, and in providing mentoring and support to a range of actors is also required.
Interested applicants should apply to: peacebuildingadviser@gridconsulting.net
Method of Application:
Interested candidates should download and complete their application forms through the link at: www.gridconsulting.net. Completed application forms should be submitted to the corresponding email address of the position you are applying for as shown above:
The subject line of your email should be the title of the position you are applying for. CVs and PDF completed forms will not be accepted. Closing date for submission of applications is Tuesday, 6th November, 2012. Interviews will commence within three weeks of the closing date. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. British Council, International Alert and Social Development Direct have robust policies on equal opportunities.
All applicants will be judged strictly on merit
