The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue
(HD) is a private diplomacy organisation founded on the principles of humanity,
impartiality and independence.
Its mission is to help prevent,
mitigate, and resolve armed conflict through dialogue and mediation. HD is
looking for a: Project Manager, Sudan and South
Sudan
Reporting to the Africa Regional
Director and based in Nairobi, the successful candidate will oversee HD’s work
in Sudan and South Sudan.
In particular, s/he will:
- Develop the overall strategy and direction of
the projects in consultation with the Africa Regional Director, and
implement project activities;
- Liaise regularly with key interlocutors in
both countries and in the region;
- Establish and maintain contacts with
government and opposition group representatives in relevant geographical
areas;
- Oversee the production of project proposals
and other fundraising materials, and monitor budgets for the Sudan and
South Sudan projects;
- Plan and organise workshops, trainings and
other events;
- Contribute to other lines of work (for
example, Mediation Support and Oslo Forum) when and as needed;
- Represent HD in different contexts on the
continent, including with senior government and institutional officials
and donors as needed;
- Supervise project-related staff and
consultants and liaise with the Office Administration and Accounting
Manager, the Regional Director, and the HR Manager in Geneva, on personnel
issues.
- • other tasks as requested by the supervisor.
Required qualifications:
The ideal candidate should hold a
Master’s degree in Conflict Resolution / Political Science / Development
Studies or a related field.
In addition, s/he should have:
- An in-depth knowledge of African affairs and
significant professional experience in Sudan and South Sudan;
- Extensive knowledge of, or experience in,
international peace and security issues, the United Nations, the African
Union, and conflict mediation;
- 7 to 15 years work experience in an
international environment, with an emphasis on the Horn of Africa and
Sudan/South Sudan;
- Experience in project management and
development of new projects as well as fundraising;
- Experience in building and managing networks
and preparing high-level gatherings;
- Experience managing, and working as part of, a
team of staff in a project setting;
- Experience in political analysis in the area
of conflict resolution (would be considered an asset);
In addition, the successful applicant
should:
- Be proactive and highly-motivated, with a
strong sense of initiative and creativity;
- Have the capacity to plan and manage several
projects simultaneously and independently in a fast-paced environment,
keeping a keen attention to details;
- Show flexibility and resourcefulness in
finding solutions to unexpected problems as well as an ability to work
well under pressure; possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills;
- Have a good judgment and be discrete in
handling sensitive information;
- Have excellent diplomatic, interpersonal and
communication skills as well as the ability to work well with high-level
personalities in sensitive environments and high stress situations;
- Have strong abilities to work in an
inter-cultural environment, either independently or as part of a team.
How to apply:
If you are interested in this position, and meet all of the above-described qualifications, please send your resume (maximum 2 pages) with a short introduction before 30 September 2015 to africa@hdcentre.org.
If you are interested in this position, and meet all of the above-described qualifications, please send your resume (maximum 2 pages) with a short introduction before 30 September 2015 to africa@hdcentre.org.
HD is an equal opportunity
employer.
For more information, please visit
http://www.hdcentre.org