Summary
Date Posted: Monday, October 28, 2019 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East. Saferworld’s Kenya programme focuses on enabling individuals, communities and civil society to respond more effectively to conflict and security issues. The programme is implemented at national, sub-national and community levels, and includes activities such as dialogue, capacity-strengthening, policy research, networking and advocacy. We work with a range of actors, including government institutions, county governments, civil society, communities, and international organisations. .

  Job Responsibilities:
Strategic and Programme Development
• Assist in the development and implementation of Saferworld’s Kenya programme strategy
• Contribute to internal (within the team and across the organisation) discussions on thematic issues particularly on peace, security and governance
• Assist with regular analysis of the peace and security developments and themes in the target counties.
• Contribute to further develop, and deepen understanding of, Saferworld’s peacebuilding and governance thematic issues and approaches.
Activity Planning, Implementation
• Support Planning, and implementation of the peacebuilding and governance project
• Work with the operations team in making logistical arrangements for the project activities.
• Work closely with the M&E coordinator and project coordinator to continuously assess the extent to which partners’ initiatives are achieving the set results, writing and filing of reports
• Assist in the design and delivery of needs based training and other support activities related to the project.
• Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings
• Support in organising regular meetings with partners to review and reflect on progress and results in order to identify, mitigate challenges and learn lessons for improved programme delivery
• Participate in and contribute to quarterly and other scheduled programme performance review meetings

Job Skills: Not Specified

  Job Qualifications:
• A recognised first degree or professional qualification in: public administration and management; development studies; peacebuilding, governance; international relations, or a related field.
• Demonstrable experience working on peace and/or governance issues in a government, local authority or non– governmental organisation.
• A good understanding of peace and governance issues in Kenya. An understanding of the contextual dynamics of Kenya particularly the pastoralist areas will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and use of internet for research
• Experience working in USAID funded projects

Job Education Requirements: Not Specified
Job Experience Requirements: Not Specified

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Job application procedure
  https://www.saferworld.org.uk/job-postings/project-officer-kenya-deadline-6-november-2019
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