The Transition Initiatives for Stabilization (TIS), funded by
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), responds to the
complex crisis that has evolved in Somalia and self-declared region of
Somaliland.
The overall program goal is to mitigate conflict; to promote
stability and community cohesion, and to strengthen citizens’ relationships
with their government officials. The TIS program supports quick-impact,
results-based activities to demonstrate the positive impact of the political
reconciliation process.
The program will inculcate knowledge of peace building theory
and practical skills in the learners and provide guiding frameworks, theories,
and other peace and conflict management tools to enhance their peace building
efforts within Somalia. The program will include three (3) courses in the US and
two (2) courses in the region.
The program will target women peace building practitioners in
Somalia who are recognized in their community as possessing leadership
potential and dedication to their community.
The Center for Justice and Peace building (CJP) at Eastern
Mennonite University equips and sustains individuals, groups and communities to
work for justice and peace through education, training, practice and research.
CJP pursues this mission by using an integrated model for long-term,
deep-rooted change that includes conflict transformation, restorative justice,
trauma healing, reconciliation, development, and leadership
Interested
candidates must possess the following qualifications.
1. Must be Somalis or Kenyan Somalis working in Somalia.
2. A 4-year Undergraduate degree, preferably in the social
sciences. Candidates who do not meet this criteria but have undergraduate work
of at least two years and meet the following other requirements may be
considered; (1) A reference from a former undergraduate professor or from a
professional person/ institution who can attest to your professional capacity
in the peace-building field, preferably their current work, (2) demonstration
of a solid performance in the field of conflict transformation, restorative justice
or related fields.
3. Undergraduate GPA of at least 2.75 (based on a four-point
scale).
4. Must have excellent written and spoken English.
5. Applicants must demonstrate leadership or leadership
potential.
6. Must be supported and recommended by a local organization or
community and other peace building actors. If working, must be able to obtain
the required time to attend the course by the employer
How
to apply
All interested applicants should submit; two letters of
recommendation; official university transcripts; a current resume or CV; and a
two-page essay outlining why the applicant is interested in the program and how
she hopes to use the degree. (For non-baccalaureate admissions, a 4-5 page
essay is required which will include how the applicant’s life experiences have
prepared her for graduate-level study.
The application citing ‘’Women Cohort” in the subject line
should be emailed to TIS@dai.com by 25th November 2011.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted..You can now click on this link www.kenyanvacancies.com to visit our sister website for more vacancies.