NGO Careers in Kenya
World Vision Kenya is a leading non-governmental Christian humanitarian, relief, development and advocacy organization with projects in most parts of Kenya.
We wish to urgently recruit highly competent persons to fill the following positions within our organization.
National Peace Building Coordinator
(To be based at the National Office)
Major Responsibilities:
To provide leadership in the implementation of the organization’s peacebuilding strategy and effectively coordinate to the peace-building and conflict sensitive programming and integration with development in WVK
Technical support provided to project and programme staff on integration and implementation of peace-building and advocacy programmes.
Participate in joint technical coordination meetings/ for a for review and planning for the L&R sector and the advocacy group in line with objective 5 in the NO strategy.
Develop and periodically review Peace building Strategic guidance and ensure harmony with the National Office strategy and the Government of Kenya’s Peace Building and Conflict Management Policy;
Provide support in ensuring quality (re)design for Peace Building projects, Annual Operation Plans (AOPs), proposals and concepts as per LEAP guidelines and other standards;
Ensure Assessment, Monitoring and Evaluation tools for all peacebuilding and Conflict Resolution efforts developed/adapted and their implementation
Capacity Building on peace building and conflict issues by building the capacity of WV staff built in conflict sensitivity through training and coaching and maintaining a cadre of skilled DNH/ IPaCS practitioners who are able to integrate conflict sensitivity into WV programming;
Networking and Engagement by making deliberate efforts to establish and maintain contacts with government line ministries and institutes, UN Agencies, NGOs and donors dealing with Peace building to identify areas of possible collaboration/ partnerships and resource acquisition.
Resource Acquisition by Identifying and developing, where appropriate, new program ideas and share the information/ Data with Program Development and Grants A for development of concepts and proposals related to Peace Building
Qualifications: Education/knowledge/technical Skills and Experience:
Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or a relevant field from a recognized University. An advanced degree is preferred;
Minimum of Five (5) years’ experience in designing, planning, implementing and reporting on Peace-Building related projects/programmes. 2 in peace building and 3 in general programming
Excellent understanding of the dynamics of conflict resolution and human rights, and extensive knowledge of Kenya preferred;
Extensive experience in models and methods of training, facilitation, capacity building and mediation including ADR (Alternative dispute resolution);
Experience in Conflict sensitivity preferably using DNH framework including training and Practice
Excellent communications skills, both verbal and in writing.
He /she must also have solid public relations skills and be a strong team player.
All application letters and detailed CVs together with names of three referees should be addressed to The Director, People & Culture,
Email: recruit_kenya@wvi.org to reach us not later than May 6, 2013.
Must put Job title as the Subject.
(Only short-listed candidates will be contacted).
World Vision is a child focused organization and upholds the rights and wellbeing of children.
Our recruitment and selection procedures include screening and background checking for child abuse offenses.
World Vision is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our vision for every child, Life in all its fullness, Our prayer for every heart, The will to make it so.
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