Job Title: Project Officer – Peace and Social Justice
Hiring Organization: Refugee Consortium Kenya
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: NGO
Job Type: Full Time
Salary: KES
Date Posted: 06/04/2024
Job
Summary:
The
Project Officer will be a key contributor to our Peace and Social Justice
Pillar, working in close collaboration with the Program Manager. This role is
dedicated to advancing our mission of promoting peace and equitable coexistence
within our community. The Project Officer will be responsible for coordinating
projects focused on civic education, awareness creation, mediation, conflict
resolution, paralegal schemes, and strengthening community peace structures,
with a special emphasis on women and youth-driven and owned peace initiatives.
Additionally, this role will involve capacity building through peace training
and leadership development, with a focus on alternative justice systems, as
well as research on conflict and mediation, media engagement, and thought
leadership activities.
Responsibilities:
Program
development and implementation.
Collaborate
with the Program Manager to plan, implement, and oversee projects that promote
peace, equitable coexistence, and social justice.
Facilitate
mediation and conflict resolution processes to foster understanding and harmony
among community members.
Strengthen
and support community peace structures, with a primary focus on women and
youth-driven and owned peace initiatives.
Evaluate
peace and social justice needs and coordinate the design of programs on peace
building.
Capacity
building and training.
Implement
a comprehensive capacity-building strategy, including clear objectives,
curriculum, and evaluation mechanisms.
Deliver
training programs, workshops, and resources to enhance the skills, knowledge,
and effectiveness of our team members, partners, and stakeholders.
Organize
and facilitate peace training programs to promote new skills and approaches in
peacebuilding, with an emphasis on alternative justice systems.
Conduct
leadership training sessions and monitor county legislation related to peace
and social justice issues.
Coordinate
civic education and awareness campaigns to engage the community in
peace-building efforts.
Stakeholder
Engagement.
Establish
and maintain effective partnerships and collaboration with relevant
stakeholders including county, national and regional systems.
Participate
advocacy and dialogues with county, national and international stakeholders in
addressing peace and justice needs.
Participate
in relevant forums, conferences and working groups to stay updated on economic
empowerment trends, policies and best practices.
Resource
Mobilization and Grants Management.
Identify
and track funding opportunities from potential donors.
Assist in
proposal writing processes.
Monitor
grant reporting deadlines and compile reports.
Support
donor outreach and fundraising activities as needed
Resource
Mobilization and Grants Management:
Identify
and track funding opportunities from potential donors.
Monitoring,
Evaluation and Reporting.
Implement
a M&E plan and tools to track program performance and impact for the
Peacebuilding program.
Collect,
analyze and report program data and outcomes to management and the donor.
Prepare
regular progress reports, document program activities, case studies, success
stories and other relevant documentation.
Plan and
conduct specific research to support baseline and end-line evaluation process.
Collaborate
with project managers to establish a robust system for monitoring and
collecting data related to program activities and outcomes.
Qualifications
and experience:
A
University degree in International relations, peace and conflict studies,
social sciences or any other related field.
Specialized
education or work experience in areas such as human rights, criminal justice,
community development, Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) or Alternative
Justice Systems is an added advantage.
A minimum
of 2 years’ experience in peace and conflict transformation, rule of law and
access to justice sector, informal justice or peace building programs
preferably in humanitarian and development contexts.
Clear
understanding of the role of law and justice in protection, conflict
prevention, peace building and development.
Proven
record of program design and management, including sourcing, managing and
reporting on donor funds.
Demonstrated
experience in staff supervision, capacity building, leadership and management
skills · Strong communication and interpersonal skills with excellent analysis
and writing skills.
Strong
commitment to the values of peace, justice, and inclusivity, with an
open-minded approach and respect for diverse national, religious and cultural
beliefs.
Working
Conditions.
The job
will requires working with strict deadlines, in remote areas, communities with
diverse cultural and religious backgrounds in Garissa, Kakuma, Nairobi, Garissa
and other regions
Behavioral
Competencies.
Professionalism–
In-depth theoretical knowledge and significant experience in the relevant
fields of project management, strong analytical, problem solving and drafting
skills. Discretion and sound judgment in applying legal expertise to sensitive,
complex legal issues.
Communication–
Strong interpersonal and communication (written, spoken and presentation)
skills. Proficiency in English and Kiswahili.
Technology
awareness– Fully proficient computer skills and ability to use relevant
software application, in particular information databases, internet/intranet
services, library sources etc.
Teamwork
– Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with people of
different national and cultural backgrounds with respect for diversity.
Gross
salary expectation is Kshs. 90,000 to kes. 110,000/- plus Medical and pension
Benefits:
Interested
and qualified candidates are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible
as the shortlisting and interviewing will be on a rolling basis until a
suitable candidate is identified. Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
Equal
Opportunity Employer: We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity
at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,
color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation,
age, marital status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with
disabilities are provided reasonable access to participate in the job
application or interview process, to perform essential job functions.
To submit
your application, send a cover letter along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae
indicating expected salary, 3 professional referees including your last
supervisor and their email address.
How To
Apply
Send your
application to:
The Recruitment Committee, Subject Line:
“Application for Project Officer – Peace & Social Justice”
Email:careers@rckkenya.org