Conflict Sensitivity Technical Specialist at Alinea International Limited

Alinea International provides technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives, characterized by: teamwork, results-based project design, sustainability, participatory methodologies and local input and ownership. Inspired and governed by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, our mission is to catalyze opportunity as partners in international development, providing our best people and expertise to contribute to sustainable economic, social and environmental development.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Conflict Sensitivity Technical Specialist

Location: Nigeria
Job type: Consultancy
Reporting to: Project Manager
Project Name: Field Support Service Project - Nigeria
Indicative LOE / Timeframe: 30 Days

The Role

• The FSSP will engage a local Conflict Sensitivity Technical Specialist on a part-time basis to provide technical support to GAC in advancing its conflict sensitivity programming in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities
Coordination & Advocacy

• Participate in national and state-level forums, including technical working groups (TWG) related to peacebuilding and humanitarian coordination.
• Contribute to organizational policy and strategy development related to conflict sensitivity and social cohesion.

Technical Guidance & Mainstreaming

• Ensure the integration of conflict sensitivity approaches across program design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Advise GAC sectoral programs (health, inclusive economic growth, and gender equality/women & girls' empowerment) on how to mitigate conflict risks.
• Provide ongoing conflict sensitivity assessments for program planning and adaptive management.

Conflict Analysis/Risk Monitoring

• Conduct regular conflict analyses and monitor evolving conflict trends and early warning signs in project areas.
• Utilize the results from conflict analysis to develop risk mitigation plans.

Capacity Building

• Design targeted training programs for GAC partners and government counterparts (especially in conflict-affected and/or prone locations) on conflict sensitivity and "Do No Harm" principles.
• Review and adapt to local contexts existing tools, guidelines, and frameworks utilize by partners/stakeholders on conflict sensitivity programming.
• Promote stakeholder engagements to enhance adaptive learning and collaboration.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Post-graduate degree from an accredited, recognized institution in a relevant discipline such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, Political Studies, Sociology, or a related field.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in conflict-sensitive programming, preferably in fragile environments.
• Good understanding of conflict drivers in Nigeria (e.g., farmer-herder crises, insurgency, communal clashes).
• Familiarity with Nigeria's national and state-level peacebuilding structures and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct conflict analysis and apply "Do No Harm" principles, with practical experience using conflict analysis tools (e.g., ABC Triangle, 3P Framework, Actor Mapping).
• Experience working with diverse communities, especially in conflict-affected states, including BAY, Benue, Kaduna, Zamfara, or Plateau.
• Experience supporting multi-sectoral programming (e.g., health, economic growth, protection, etc.).
• Prior experience in an international development institution (public, NGO or private) is preferred.
• The ability to function effectively in multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Competencies:

• Good facilitation skills and ability to generate ideas from, and build consensus among, a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and a professional commitment to promote a culture of social cohesion and social inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, Tiv, or Fulfulde is a strong asset.
• Ability to work across cultures and with local civil society organizations.

Language Requirements:

• English.

Remuneration

• Based on experience and market rates.

Application Closing Date
27th August, 2025.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

Note: This position may require travels to various locations within Nigeria.