Saferworld
Saferworld is an independent non-government organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security
Closing date: 11 Jun 2010
Location: Uganda - Kampala
Location: Uganda - Kampala
Saferworld is an independent non-governmental organisation that works to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We work with civil society, governments and international organisations to encourage and support effective policies and practices through advocacy, research and policy development, and through supporting the actions of others. We work with governments, civil society and international organisations in over 15 countries in Africa, Asia and Europe.
Saferworld has been working in Africa since 1997, with a primary focus upon East Africa and the Horn region. We have well-established programmes in Kenya, Uganda, Somalia and Southern Sudan. In addition, Saferworld supports regional and international conflict prevention and security processes. Saferworld headquarters are in London, with a regional office in Nairobi. The Uganda Programme is managed from Saferworld’s office in Kampala, where the Project Coordinator will be based.
The Advisory Consortium on Conflict Sensitivity (ACCS) consists of three organisations (Saferworld, International Alert and Refugee Law Project), who are collaborating to strengthen the ability of key stakeholders in the Ugandan Peace, Recovery and Development Plan (PRDP) to effectively address conflict causes and contribute to building peace through their interventions.
The Saferworld project coordinator will lead on Saferworld’s contribution to the ACCS, which focuses on developing evidence-based advocacy and targeted recommendations, and providing technical support to improve the recovery and peacebuilding impact of the key PRDP stakeholders. The project coordinator will also contribute to the rest of Saferworld’s country programme relating to conflict prevention, security and justice provision and small arms control.
Roles and responsibilities:
Programme development
- To lead on developing Saferworld’s component of the ACCS, including developing frameworks for analysing and monitoring the peace and conflict impact of the PRDP and its implementation.
- To help ensure linkages between the ACCS programme and Saferworld’s existing programme of work.
Programme implementation
- To build relationships and partnerships with key PRDP stakeholders in national and local government, national and local civil society and international donors.
- To provide technical advice, training, mentoring and analysis support to key PRDP stakeholders from government and civil society in order to ensure maximum positive contribution of PRDP programmes on peace and conflict dynamics.
- In cooperation with partners, to assist in researching and documenting case studies of good and bad practice in conflict-sensitive PRDP programming, and documenting effective methodologies developed in the course of the programme.
- To coordinate and project manage the implementation of particular programme activities.
Communications and advocacy
- To monitor debates on PRDP implementation in order to identify key actors, sectors or programmes to target under the ACCS programme.
- To contribute to research and writing of reports and briefings on conflict-sensitive PRDP implementation and particular conflict issues affecting Northern Uganda and using these outputs to influence decision-makers from government, the international community and civil society.
- The Project Coordinator will be expected to work closely with the other members of the Uganda team particularly the other Project Coordinator, the Team Leader and any staff involved in the programme from other Saferworld offices.
- To represent Saferworld at meetings, seminars, co-ordination fora and other events, acting as spokesperson as appropriate.
Funding and operations
- To assist in producing financial reports, donors reports, and monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the ACCS funders.
- To prepare estimates for budgeted activities and coordinate monitoring of project expenditure in liaison with the Operations Coordinator.
Person Specification:
- A Master’s Degree in development studies, international relations, peace and conflict studies, or a relevant political or social science discipline (or equivalent professional experience) is essential
- Demonstrated project management skills.
- A minimum of three years relevant conflict prevention, peace-building or development experience working with governments and/or non-governmental organisations.
- Solid understanding and experience in engaging with civil society and governments, networking and capacity building, including training/facilitation skills
- Experience and knowledge of peace and security issues in Uganda are essential.
- Knowledge and understanding of the links between conflict, peace and development would be essential; knowledge of conflict-sensitive development methodologies and principles would be desirable.
- Ability to work on his/her own, with proven track record of working effectively as part of a team with demonstrated organisational skills.
- Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and ability to work in a non-partisan manner appreciating cultural and ethnic diversity.
- Strong analytical skills would be beneficial.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
- Term of contract: 12 months (renewable)
- Probation: There will be a probationary period of three months.
- Holidays: There are 25 holidays a year (January-December) in addition to agreed Ugandan public holidays.
- Salary range: £18,000 - £22,000 p.a.
- Medical insurance
- Hours: Standard working week is 37.5 hours a week. However, the demands of the job are likely to be such that a willingness to work longer hours, as required, will be necessary.
How to apply
Please send full CV and covering letter, detailing how you meet the selection criteria to Marie Aziz at recruitment@saferworld.org.uk. Please use subject heading: Ref: UgPCReference Code: RW_85SDKS-34