Peacebuilding and Conflict Sensitivity Specialist

To be successful in this role, you must have a minimum of 5 years of experience in peacebuilding, conflict sensitivity, protection mainstreaming. Moreover, we also expect the following. Required A Bachelor’s degree in Social sciences, Peace and conflict studies, International development, or related field. A Master’s degree is an added advantage. Demonstrated experience in conflict analysis and context analysis Experience in community-based programming and social cohesion Experience in facilitation of dialogues and participatory approaches Experience working with partners and providing technical oversight Strong analytical and writing skills Experience with qualitative and quantitative data collection methods (FGDs, KIIs, surveys) Ability to work in complex and sensitive environments and engage with diverse stakeholders Previous experience managing field teams, logistics and financial systems. Background in conflict management, youth programming or social care Desirable Knowledge of the local languages like Dinker, Nuer, Swahili & Lingala. Technical oversight of peacebuilding activities Provide technical guidance to the implementing partner on the design and delivery of sports-based peacebuilding activities (youth engagement, community dialogues, awareness sessions). Ensure activities go beyond recreational approaches and are structured to contribute to social cohesion and peaceful coexistence outcomes. Support the partner in integrating conflict resolution, dialogue, and inclusion approaches into all activities. Conduct regular field visits to monitor quality, relevance and conflict sensitivity of activities. Identify risks and propose mitigation measures to avoid tensions, exclusion, or unintended harm. Conflict sensitivity and anticipatory action Lead conflict analysis in target locations, including risk analysis linked to shocks and anticipatory action triggers Ensure conflict sensitivity is integrated into anticipatory action design, targeting and implementation Identify and monitor potential conflict risks related to anticipatory action interventions and propose mitigation measures Produce brief conflict sensitivity updates/analysis to inform timely decision-making for anticipatory action Capacity strengthening Train and mentor partner staff and internal teams on, peacebuilding approaches, conflict sensitivity and facilitation of community dialogues. Support the partner to improve activity design, facilitation quality, and reporting. Develop simple guidance and tools to strengthen field-level implementation. Programme quality, monitoring and learning Ensure quality control of activities and documentation of outcomes and lessons learned. Work with MEAL teams to integrate conflict sensitivity indicators and feedback mechanisms. Contribute to donor reporting and internal learning products. Support adaptation of programming based on evolving context and analysis. Coordination and technical support Act as technical focal point on peacebuilding a