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Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. We use this evidence and learning to improve local, national and international policies and practices that can help build lasting peace. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organization operational in 12 countries across Africa, Asia and the Middle East.
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Saferworld is an international non-governmental organization dedicated to promoting peace, security, and human rights in conflict-affected areas, with a mission to empower individuals and communities to prevent violence and build sustainable peace. Known for its reputation as a trusted and influential voice in peacebuilding and conflict resolution, Saferworld has been recognized globally for its commitment to advancing human security and fostering inclusive peace processes. The organization boasts a supportive and collaborative work culture, where employees are valued for their contributions, encouraged to innovate, and provided with opportunities for professional growth and development.
Saferworld offers a range of career opportunities, with flexible work arrangements that support work-life balance, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Founded in 1989, the organization has evolved from a small advocacy group to a globally recognized leader in peacebuilding and conflict resolution. Its innovative business model focuses on strategic partnerships, policy advocacy, and grassroots initiatives to promote peace and security in some of the world’s most volatile regions.
Saferworld operates in over 20 countries, with a diverse global team working together to create positive change. The core values of Saferworld are centered around integrity, accountability, inclusivity, and respect for human rights. As part of its corporate social responsibility, Saferworld supports various initiatives, such as promoting gender equality, advocating for policy reforms, and empowering local communities in conflict zones. To learn more, visit their website at www.saferworld.org.uk.
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Programme Officer, Conflict Advisory Unit job at Saferworld
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Job Title: Programme Officer, Conflict Advisory Unit
Organisation: Saferworld
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Salary: £32,590 per annum
The Programme Officer will work within the Conflict Advisory Unit (CAU). The CAU provides high-quality advisory and technical support to a range of aid actors across the humanitarian, development and peacebuilding sectors, including donor institutions, UN agencies, international and national NGOs, civil society organisations, financial institutions and the private sector to integrate conflict sensitivity principles and practices into their strategies, policies, and programmes. The CAU runs remote conflict sensitivity/ peace and security helpdesks for donors, implements in-country conflict sensitivity facilities (currently in Afghanistan, South Sudan and Sudan), and undertakes bespoke conflict sensitivity work.
In additional to the CAU, the Programme Officer will also work with country programme teams and other teams across Saferworld to support the uptake of more conflict-sensitive ways of working across diverse conflict-affected contexts and help to promote learning and good practice on adopting conflict-sensitive approaches. This role offers an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role within a dynamic and enthusiastic team and to work in support of addressing issues that are important for people affected by conflict and the aid sector.
The CAU Programme officer plays a critical role within the CAU by supporting the project management of CAU projects. This includes:
Support the design, planning, delivery and reporting of CAU work to deliver high-quality advice and support on conflict sensitivity, peacebuilding, human security, humanitarian and related topics to governments, NGOs, multilateral organisations and other clients and partners of Saferworld.
Assist the CAU in managing complex projects, assignments and proposals efficiently in line with relevant timelines, including administrative, grant/contract, and finance support.
Work with counterparts in the organisations we advise and expert consultants to produce high quality analysis products.
Support CAU strategy and outreach, including assisting with the implementation of the internal and external communications plan and supporting collaboration with Saferworld colleagues and partners.
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Deadline: 29th November 2024
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Responsibilities:
Support CAU project management in collaboration with the Team Lead of the CAU, CAU Advisors, and Facility Directors and Advisors:
Support CAU project cycle management under the guidance of the Team Lead of the CAU, working across colleagues who are responsible for specific projects to ensure smooth and efficient running, and connectivity across the team.
Support effective internal communications in relation to CAU projects among Saferworld colleagues and key partners.
Work with CAU colleagues responsible for deliverables to ensure the timely delivery of milestones and activities associated with CAU projects.
Provide high-quality administration and finance support to the CAU
Support grant management, including reporting and invoicing processes in close collaboration with
Develop and maintain internal communications systems.
Provide internal administrative support, including overseeing maintenance of project records and documentation, including experts/consultants databases
Provide support to the delivery of CAU projects:
Support with coordination of helpdesk assignments, including direct support to delivery of tasks as appropriate.
Support on the technical elements of specific deliverables of conflict sensitivity facilities, including active engagement with specific activities and assistance with the online research repositories
Provide editorial support on CAU-led products and deliverables as required, including facility products, helpdesk assignments, and publications.
Contribute to overall strategic and programme development for the CAU:
Contribute to CAU strategic and annual planning, and monitoring, evaluation and learning processes, including as part of wider Saferworld organisational processes.
Support meetings with relevant external stakeholders in line with strategic objectives of the CAU.
Support fundraising processes, including supporting coordination and working closely with CAU colleagues, finance and fundraising teams in developing proposals.
Support the CAU communications and outreach plan:
Support implementation of the internal and external communications and outreach plan on behalf
of the CAU, working closely with the Helpdesk Teams, the Conflict Sensitivity Facility Teams, and the Communications Team
Support the dissemination of key products, including coordinating follow-up activities where
appropriate; this includes writing and editing blogs, briefings and other publications.
Assist with CAU advocacy/influencing objectives, including ensuring close collaboration with teams across Saferworld, and ensure these are reflected in communications.
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Qualifications, Education and Competencies
Qualifications:
Ability to identify and analyse problems and work with others to develop practical recommendations to address or improve them. This might be demonstrated through attainment of a relevant degree (e.g., in international relations, conflict/peace studies or a similar discipline), or through equivalent professional or life experience.
Strong technical understanding of conflict sensitivity, including familiarity with the core concepts and practices of conflict and gender sensitivity, peacebuilding and community security; understanding of gender transformative approaches and Gender, Peace, and Security agenda (desirable).
Experience of project management processes, such as designing, implementing projects, developing and managing project activity budgets, tracking progress, monitoring, evaluating, and learning (MEL), reporting requirements (desirable)
Experience:
A minimum of 2-3 years’ relevant experience, and demonstrable knowledge and understanding of international development, peacebuilding and conflict prevention
Proven ability to work flexibly and collaboratively, in a fast-paced team working to short delivery timelines
Proven ability in internal systems management and administrative support.
Experience working with international and/or national peacebuilding, development and/or humanitarian actors (including NGOs, UN/multilateral agencies, donors)
Strong familiarity with relevant policy and practice areas (desirable)
Experience in supporting communications, online content and editorial review processes (desirable)
Skills and abilities:
Well-organised, flexible and self-motivated, with the ability to manage competing demands and prioritise workloads to meet multiple deadlines
A ‘can-do’ attitude; a problem-solving oriented approach
Strong analytical skills
Proven ability to work alongside, and to learn from, a wide range of people and organisations, including aid partners
Commitment to improving international engagement in conflict-affected contexts and experience-based ideas as to how this can be achieved
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint (essential); skills in building infographics and web design/content management also welcome (desirable)
Demonstrable ability to write and edit briefings and articles for internal/external audiences, as well as communicating in other forms, such as blogs and vlogs
Excellent written and oral communication skills; fluency in written and spoken English (essential), and preferably one other language, especially French or Arabic (desirable)
Personal qualities:
Commitment to and compliance with Saferworld’s safeguarding principles
Commitment to respect and value equality and diversity, and understanding of how this applies to own area of work
Commitment to own continuing personal and professional development
Commitment to the vision, mission and values of Saferworld
Other requirements:
Willingness to travel overseas (for no more than three months in the year, typically not for more than 1-2 weeks per trip) (essential)
