Peacebuilding Project Assistant

Company Overview: Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is an international non-profit organization mandated to work with people around the world to eradicate poverty and injustice. Guided by its vision of ‘Together for a Just World’, NCA provides humanitarian assistance and supports long-term development. NCA is affiliated with the World Council of Churches and is a member of the ACT Alliance with a presence in 31 countries worldwide.  In Ethiopia, NCA has been operating since 1974, marking 50 years of service in the country this year. NCA’s programs are implemented together with local faith-based partners. NCA is a member of various civil society networks, coordination mechanisms, and clusters in Ethiopia. In its current strategic period (2025-2029), NCA Ethiopia implements programs focused on Climate Resilient Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (CRWASH); Climate and Environment Stewardship/Economic Development and Food Security; Peacebuilding; Gender-Based Violence/Sexual/ Reproductive Health; and Humanitarian Emergency Response. NCA is a member of the ACT Alliance, a coalition of organizations working together in over 140 countries to create positive and sustainable change in people’s lives.  Job Summary: Position Title: Peace Building Project Assistant            Number Required: 1 Position            Reports to:  Senior Project Officer, Gambella            Duty Station: Itang Turpham, Gambella Region             Length of Contract:  up to December 2025 with a possibility of extension           based on fund availability and performance           Basic Salary: Based on NCA’s salary scale  Job Summary:  The Assistant Peacebuilding Project Officer will provide crucial support to the Peacebuilding Senior Project Officer in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of peacebuilding activities in the Gambella region. The role involves significant engagement with local communities, peace communities, religious structures, and partners, requiring strong communication, facilitation, and organizational skills. The Assistant Project Officer will contribute to the effective delivery of the peacebuilding program's objectives and outcomes. Major Duties and Responsibilities: Project Implementation Support: Assist in the planning and organization of peacebuilding activities, including workshops, dialogues, trainings, and community mobilization events in Itang woreda and Refugee camps. Participate in the implementation of field-level activities, ensuring adherence to project plans and timelines. Contribute to the development of activity-specific implementation plans and tools. Build and maintain strong relationships with community leaders, local authorities, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders in the project implementation areas. Assist in facilitating community consultations, focus group discussions, and peace dialogues. Support the identification of local peacebuilding needs and priorities. Work closely with community-based peace structures, women of faiths, peace committees etc. Assist in the collection of data for monitoring and evaluation purposes. Contribute to the preparation of regular progress reports, activity reports, and other project-related documentation. Identify and report any challenges or delays in project implementation. Work closely with other NCA program staff and partners in the Gambella