Peace Building Adviser at Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme(NSRP)

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 arid 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.

Job Title: Peace Building Adviser

Location: Abuja

Duties/ Responsibilities

• The Peace Building Adviser will provide strategic leadership on the programmes 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.

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2012

Method of Application
Interested candidates should click here to download and complete their application forms and submit completed application forms to: peacebuildingadviser@gridconsulting.net. Clearly stating the job title as the subject of your email. CVs and PDF completed forms will not be accepted

Note: All post holders will be based in Abuja but will make frequent visits to NSRPs regional offices in Maiduguri, Kano, Jos and Port Harcourt and to all the focal states.