Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 25 Apr 2016
Job Title: Technical Advisor II- Peace building Advisor, Reconciliation for Peace in South Sudan
Department/Country: South Sudan
Band: D
FLSA: Exempt
Reports to: Project Director, Reconciliation for Peace in South Sudan
Position Type: Full-time
About CRS:
Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. We welcome as a part of our staff and as partners, people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need.
Background:
CRS has been operational in South Sudan since 1983, focusing on community-based food and livelihood security through activities in agriculture, health, peacebuilding, WASH, emergency relief, and savings and lending. CRS also helps strengthen organizational capacity of local institutions.
Job Summary:
Catholic Relief Services South Sudan Program is recruiting for a highly competent, proactive and self-driven person to fill the position of Peacebuilding Advisor for the USAID funded Reconciliation for Peace in South Sudan Project. The project is a multifaceted peacebuilding and reconciliation initiative that promotes broadly inclusive, equitable and transparent processes for (a) grassroots truth-telling and reconciliation, (b) formal negotiations, and (c) research and learning
Primary Function:
The Peacebuilding Advisor will be responsible for building the capacity of CRS and partner staff to engage effectively in peacebuilding activities. In addition, the individual will lead all project research, and utilize it to provide guidance and make sound recommendations on project activities and strategic planning processes. To this end the Advisor will work with partners to ensure the successful implementation of the ensemble of peacebuilding processes to achieve peacebuilding goals within the scope and parameters of the Reconciliation for Peace project.
Job Responsibilities:
Program Quality
• Provide periodic analysis of peace and conflict dynamics in South Sudan and the broader region to inform project strategic direction.
• Take a lead role in analysis processes for the project, including in the analysis of information coming out of community engagement processes, reconciliation dialogues and project research initiatives.
• Support the strategic design processes, including the design of the SSCC advocacy and mediation strategies.
• Build the capacity of CRS and partner staff to engage effectively in peacebuilding activities
• Train project and partner staff on peacebuilding and conflict management
• Support the development and implementation of appropriate monitoring and evaluation methodologies for peacebuilding
• Identify and ensure documentation of lessons learned
• Serve as a resource for technical materials on peacebuilding for the project
Representation and Advocacy
• In collaboration with the Project Director, strengthen linkages with existing and potential partner agencies, particularly the South Sudan Council of Churches.
• Participate in all project strategic planning meetings and activities.
• Attend relevant inter-agency, sector coordination, and representational meetings as required in coordination with respective Program Managers.
• As requested, maintain and develop productive relationships and communication with key individuals in relevant government ministries and departments, faith-based institutions (Catholic and ecumenical), partner organizations, international and South Sudanese NGO community, and relevant donor representatives.
Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
• Serves with Integrity
• Models Stewardship
• Cultivates Constructive Relationships
• Promotes Learning
Additional Competencies
These are rooted in the mission, values, and principles of CRS and used by each staff working in emergencies and conflict to fulfill his or her responsibilities and to achieve the desired results.
• Communicates strategically under pressure
• Manages stress and complexity
• Actively promotes safety and security
Qualifications:
• Master’s degree is preferred, in the Social Sciences - International Development, Conflict Resolution, Reconciliation, Governance, Peace Studies, International Relations, or related field.
• At least 7 years of experience in a relevant field with a strong focus on partnering with Faith Based and Civil Society Organizations. A technical background in peace building, conflict management, trauma awareness and trauma informed programing is strongly favored.
• Proven leadership and inter-personal skills and an ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams for a major project.
• Ability to represent CRS at high level coordination meetings with senior management, donors, local government, UN, and other international NGOs.
• Excellent writing, analysis and strategic planning skills.
• Computer efficiency in Word, Power Point, Excel, and Outlook.
• Proficient in English (speaking, reading and writing ability required).
Key Working Relationships:
Internal: Reconciliation for Peace Project Director, CRS Country Representative, Head of Programs (HoP) and Deputy HoP, Peace building and Governance Program Manager and other Country Program staff and consultants, East Africa Regional Office (EARO) Deputy Regional Director for Program Quality, CRS Technical Advisors (RTAs), CRS/HQ departments.
External: Project Advisory Board, The South Sudan Council of Churches and its Committees, Host Country Government Officials/Ministries, Church and civil society partners, local/international NGOs, other donor agencies
CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
How to apply:
Apply online: https://www5.apply2jobs.com/CRS/ProfExt/index.cfm?fuseaction=mExternal.showJob&RID=2841&CurrentPage=1