Programme Officer Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding

Job title: Programme Officer Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding

Location: Dakar – Sénégal, West Africa

Key relationships: Programme Managers; Executive Director; Finance and Operation staff Policy and Fundraising & Communications

Contract duration: 2 years

Reporting to: Executive Director

Description of the Goree Institute

Gorée Institute: Center for Democracy, Development and Culture was established in June 1992. It is a Pan African civil society organisation dedicated to the promotion of peaceful, self-reliant, and open societies in Africa through the elaboration of new paradigms, the strengthening of networks, of institutions and of people, the optimisation of the continent's “creative” human and cultural potential and its financial resources.

Gorée Institute carries its mission through facilitation and in partnership with state and inter-state authorities, as well as with diverse members of civil society. Innovation, critical reflection, analysis, and action and networking therefore make up Gorée Institute’s core values, expertise and activities.

The strategic plan is focused around three strategic focal areas:

1. Peace-building, Conflict prevention and human security;
2. Democratization, elections and political processes; and
3. Imagine Africa: Appreciation of artistic and literary creativity.

Job Purpose

The Programme Officer, as member of Goree Institute’s programme team, will be responsible for the successful delivery of Goree Institute’s programme of work on conflict prevention and peacebuilding, and developing and establishing new areas of engagement for Goree Institute in West Africa.

He/she will be responsible for conceptualizing and implementing projects and will work in close cooperation with partners to develop and implement Goree Institute’s programme and projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Participate to the development and periodic review of Goree Institute’s strategy
• Manage the overall development and implementation of projects components in fulfilment of Goree Institute’s strategy and in accordance with funded programme obligations, including developing new areas of work as relevant
• Lead in ensuring effective planning, monitoring and reporting for Goree Institute’s programme components and activities, including preparation of high-quality, timely donor reports
• Remain updated on the context in West Africa and ensure that the programme remains relevant and responsive to the context and that context analyses are shared with the wider organization
• Maintain good relationships and regular contacts with: international partners and stakeholders, including Goree Institute’s donors; ECOWAS, AU, civil society organizations that Goree Institute works with and/or supports.
• Ensure effective management of any formal partnerships between Goree Institute and government, ECOWAS, AU, civil society and international partners.
• Monitor official and non-governmental debates on conflict, peacebuilding, security, justice, governance, and development issues in West Africa in order to identify the best opportunities for Goree Institute to provide input into the policy debate;
• Represent Goree Institute at meetings, seminars, co-ordination fora and other events, acting as spokesperson as appropriate
• Identify and develop – together with Programme Team – fundraising opportunities for the programme; play a leading role in developing funding applications

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential requirements:

• A masters degree in peace/conflict studies, development, international relations (or equivalent professional experience)
• A minimum of five years’ experience working on peace-building, conflict prevention or development with governments and/or non-governmental organizations or RECs
• Strong staff management and team-building skills
• Strong analytical and strategising skills
• Solid understanding and experience of civil society engagement, networking and capacity building;
• Good knowledge of West Africa, including peace, conflict and security issues
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a non-partisan manner appreciating cultural and ethnic diversity
• Fluency in English (written and spoken)

The ideal candidate will have proven and relevant experiences in project management, in peace building and conflict prevention, in civil society networking, appropriate master’s degrees related to peace building and conflict prevention resolution fields, demonstrated ability to plan strategically to meet the program’s objectives, strong analytical and writing skills, excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be fluent both in English and French.

For applying, please send an e-mail to: [email][email protected], no later than June the 30th.

GOREE INSTITUTE, 1 – rue du jardin, GOREE
Tél. : (221) 33 849 48 49 / Fax. : (221) 33 822 54 76
E-Mail: [email][email protected]
P.O. Box 05, GOREE