HEKS/EPER Conflict Transformation Officer Jobs in Uganda

HEKS/EPER Conflict Transformation Officer Jobs in Uganda


Role Purpose

  • The CT Officer is directly responsible for day-to day management of a conflict transformation activities and delivering results in line with project objectives and may contribute to development of additional donor proposals.

  • S/he will also be responsible for day-to-day partnership management and relationship building.

    Responsibilities

  • Carry out an in-depth conflict map identifying different interest groups, source of tension and capacities for peace.

  • Develop analysis of the impact of project activities on existing socio-political dynamics; development and implementation of adjustments in order to enhance on conflict sensitivity.

  • Establish and facilitate youth forums across identified divides. (or alternatively: with representation from different actors’ groups)

  • Conduct Human Rights and peaceful coexistence sensitization meetings with Youth Groups and community members, including women, PSNs, elderly and Youth.

  • Organise and support Youth Entrepreneur Groups and community members to facilitate
    dialogues and mediation meetings using Neighbourhood Assemblies approach

  • Build capacity on conflict sensitivity and conflict transformation for right holders (Youth) and duty bearers as well as the project team members.

  • Organise and support Youth peace clubs

  • Develop IEC materials with peace building (topic related) messages and disseminate to
    relevant stakeholders

  • Strategic steering and coordination of the peace building component of the project

  • Ensure the development of the monitoring and results measurement, as well as knowledge for steering, accountability and learning for the peace building component.

  • Participate in platforms, cluster and technical
    meetings which are relevant to the project

    Qualifications, Skills and Experience

  • Degree (Master or equivalent) in a subject relevant for the programme.

  • Strong expertise on Human Rights and conflict sensitive programme management

  • At least three years’ experience of designing, coordinating, and implementing conflict transformation activities

  • A winning and motivating character with good facilitation skills working with diverse and inclusive target groups with right holders and duty bearers

  • Strong commitment towards enhancing peace and justice

  • Strong analytical skills

  • High social competence and empathy as well as sensitivity in working in a conflict affected context.

  • Good knowledge on rights-based programming

  • Experience in CSO capacity building

  • Good knowledge of the region and culture of the different actors’ groups in Uganda and South Sudan

  • Excellent English language skills, both oral and written

    How to Apply

  • All interested and qualified candidates please send your application (motivation letter and CV) to HEKS/EPER via hekseperrecruitment@gmail.com.

  • Applications are assessed on a rolling basis.

  • Deadline: 31st December 2020
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