Program Officer, Misereor at American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) is a Quaker organization that promotes lasting peace with justice, as a practical expression of faith in action. Drawing on continuing spiritual insights and working with people of many backgrounds, we nurture the seeds of change and respect for human life that transform social relations and systems

Requirements

Skills

• Innovation, creativity, flexibility and ability to navigate a complex socio-political environment, whilst maintaining healthy communication and accountability at multiple levels (line manager, region, team, partners, key institutions)


• Excellent reporting skills & proven leadership qualities


• Able to interact at all levels (national, regional and international); Ability to work independently and collectively within a team. Hands on person, flexible and adaptable


• Demonstrated analytical and communications skills; fluency in spoken and written English knowledge of other languages such as Somali is an added advantage.


• Partner coordination, grant management & demonstrable knowledge of the PMC


• Experience in proposal development and proven fundraising acumen


• A professional with good analytical skills, good judgment, maturity and reliability in handling confidential material and information.


• Gender and cultural awareness and sensitivity, and dedication to principles of diversity


• Works well to deadlines & excellent time management skills

Qualifications

• A degree and relevant experience in the following fields; Peace Studies, Conflict Transformation, Peacebuilding, Law, International Relations, Project Management, Policy Studies and Economic Development, or other fields relevant to the INGO’s work on peace, social justice and humanitarian assistance.


• Familiarity with the peacebuilding work and willingness to train/facilitate and convene dialogues and capacity building forums on peacebuilding. Conflict transformation, and nonviolent approaches to problem solving a must. Including working with vulnerable and marginalized communities


• ONLY applicants meeting the above listed criteria need apply

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