Life and Peace Institute Borderlands Coordinator for Horn of Africa Regional Programme Jobs in Ethiopia

Life and Peace Institute Borderlands Coordinator for Horn of Africa Regional Programme Jobs in Ethiopia

Closing date: 08 Jul 2019

Background

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is seeking a Borderlands Coordinator for its Horn of Africa Regional Programme (HARP), specifically focusing on its borderlands work.

Borderlands is one of the programme’s three thematic areas and, generally, has two streams: (1) a project focusing on building civil society capacity to engage in cross border cooperation discourse and advocacy for adoption of pan-African policies and conventions for improved cross border cooperation and (2) piloting of a policy framework for informal cross border trade and cross border security governance in the IGAD region.

LPI’s Regional Programme is being implemented in the IGAD region which is a peace and security complex with ongoing conflicts and security sensitivities being experienced across member countries.

Both streams of work will bring on board a wide cross section of stakeholders from policy to implementation level at different stages.

LPI therefore, intends to engage the services of a Borderlands Coordinator to support effective implementation of both streams of work.

Job Responsibilities

Assisting with designing and coordinating fellowship programme bringing advocates from the IGAD borderlands to Addis Ababa

Coordinating visits to AU and IGAD bodies and representatives as relating to the Borderlands theme

Contributing to research processes through coordination and follow-up with partner organisations

Participate and/or support in the development of resource mobilization plans or project funding proposals under the Borderlands theme

Planning various events (trainings, workshops, visits) in Addis Ababa and throughout the region

Fostering relationships and orchestrating multi-stakeholder collaborations between border communities, civil society, state actors, implementing partners, collaborators and other key stakeholders operating in the project sites (border areas) to ensure

harmony, coherence and consistency of the intervention

Working closely with partner organizations as needed to ensure project deliverables and overall project success.

Participate in periodic technical reviews and advise on necessary adjustments in project direction and focus.

In collaboration with the Project Manager and other technical staff at LPI, provide guidance and technical oversight to partners and other collaborating agencies to ensure that lessons are well documented and appropriately shared.

Ensure the delivery of training, technical assistance and necessary administrative support to Borderland partners.

Ensure the alignment of the project with LPI’s Horn of Africa Regional Program (2017-2020) vision, strategic plan and thematic focus.

Participate in development and updating of work plans.

Coordinate consulting and advisory services at the borderland level

Required Qualifications

At least a Bachelor’s Degree in social sciences, anthropology, international development, or related fields

Exceptional leadership, judgment and inter-personal skills

Experience with event management, communications and policy-related work

Proven ability to think strategically

Flexibility to work effectively both in a team and independently

Cultural sensitivity, patience and flexibility

Demonstrated personal accountability and achieve results

Outstanding communications skills, including professional proficiency and excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and at least one other language spoken in the region

Desired Qualifications

Master’s Degree in social sciences, anthropology, international development, or related fields

Previous experience working with cross border programmes on policy analysis and advocacy

Experience in civil society in the Horn of Africa region

Experience with participatory methods, institutional partnerships

Experience with traditional and social media outreach

How to Apply:
Please send a CV and cover Letter (describing your capability and previous experience relevant to the position) to applications.addisababa@life-peace.org, by 8 July 2019. Please use the subject line “Borderlands Coordinator” for your email.