Conflict Specialist / Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Advisor Job 2015

Job Description

Job Title: Conflict Specialist / CVE Advisor

Job Ref : XCG/CVE/JUL2015
 

Location: NairobiJob Summary: Our client is looking to hire a Conflict Specialist / Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) Advisor in relation to countering extreme violence in Nairobi with special focus on pull factors and push factors.

They will ensure that program anchors its efforts on national and international efforts to ensure maximum program impact. 

Facilitate linkages with relevant stakeholders and platforms at international, national and county levels and build internal capacity of the project and partner staff on countering violent extremism strategies. 

They will work in consultation with the Program Director in all tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Contribute to the design of interventions, SOPs, and strategies to address CVE and conflict drivers/factors

Verify and monitor push and pull factors for program action and identify areas of engagement in CVE in line with program objectives

Identify possible threats from media, social media and other actors

Identify new partnership opportunities in CVE

Create and maintain partnerships and linkages and working relationships with government and other NGOs at national and International level

Support coordination of national civil society organizations and their efforts on CVE

Oversee capacity building of local partners and communities in CVE

Mentor and train partners in CVE.

Participate in program and partners review and planning meetings

Any other duties assigned in line with the program activities and the organizations policies and procedures.

M &E and Reporting

Contribute to drafting quarterly and annual reports

Monitor and report of VE to Program Director and other program staff

Education and Qualifications

Masters in conflict mitigation, religious studies, international relations or other relevant field. PHD is an added advantage.

At least 7+ years of relevant professional experience working in countering extreme violence, experience working in Nairobi informal communities preferred.

Knowledge of the key historical political, tribal and socio-economic divisions and trigger points.

Advanced knowledge in conflict mitigation and ability to apply management conflict analysis to program planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation.

Knowledge in conflict-sensitive approaches to development, humanitarian assistance and peacebuilding.

Awareness of the particular needs and related program considerations for vulnerable populations.

Ability to work effectively with County and National Government and local communities

Must be able to work independently while being a strong team player.

Ability to analyze political work, defines problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Strong writing skills to communicate effectively, clearly and concisely.

Strong oral communications skills to present information and respond to questions effectively and represent the organization as required

Ability to interact clearly and effectively with donors and other organizations.

Ability to negotiate solutions to problems.

Strong attention to detail.

Advanced working knowledge of MS Word and Excel computer programs.

Advanced diplomacy skills.

Language Skills

Excellent command of English (written and spoken)

Effective use of written and spoken Kiswahili.

Working Conditions

Based in the Nairobi office; with regular travel to program sites and partner organization offices as required.

Able to sit at a computer and operate a keyboard, for extended periods of time.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should send their CV  by  Tuesday 4th August to xantiarecruitment@gmail.com with the job title and reference as the subject of the email. 

Please note only short listed candidates will be contacted.