Vacancy
Announcement
Consultancy Title: Conflict Specialist - Local Conflict Management Mechanism Assessment
Consultancy Title: Conflict Specialist - Local Conflict Management Mechanism Assessment
The Conflict Specialist will oversee the assessment, which will uncover the various conflict dynamics in two geographic areas (Upper & Lower Somali Clusters).
The assessment is an opportunity to: provide context
specific details on the various ethnic divides; identify the drivers of
conflict; provide information about how the conflicts have evolved over the
last 5 years; and identify local conflict management mechanisms used in these
regions.
Activities will include:
- Providing desk
review of existing literature of conflict dynamics, conflict assessments
and evaluations of peacebuilding programs in the target area.
- Designing the
methodology and tools including surveys and focus group questionnaires
- Working with
local partners to arrange logistics for the assessment: number of
assessors, any translations, local transport, etc.
- Holding
workshops and train selected local partners on the assessment process in
each of the areas.
- Writing the
assessment report, which will include a discussion of the conflict
dynamics in each of the regions, how conflict actors interact, the drivers
of conflict, and the supports for peace. The annex should include a list
of key stakeholders, including local partners, and their contact
information.
Minimum requirements:
- Masters Degree
in international affairs, conflict mitigation, or relevant subject.
- Four years of
experience in community-based capacity development projects in relief
and/or post-conflict settings.
- Strong
understanding of traditional authorities, and other peace actors in the
Somali Clusters and the organizational and political challenges that
exist.
- Experience in
working with and coordinating with partners.
- Proven program
leadership, management, project planning, organizational, interpersonal,
and communication skills.
- Experience
working in unstable or conflict areas.
Applications:
Submit
your application including a cover letter clearly stating your salary
requirements, CV (with 3 referees), and copies of academic
qualifications/certificates to the Mercy Corps Regional Office, 247 Owashika
Road, Lavington - Nairobi, Kenya or e-mail applications with cover letter to
hr@ke.mercycorps.org .
Deadline for Submission: Close of business on Friday, 8th January
2013.
Only short-listed
candidates will be contacted by Mercy Corps.
