Civil Peace Service (CPS) Advisor (m/f/d) Peace Education
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- Job-ID: V000060628
- Location: Nairobi
- Assignment period: 04/01/2025 - 07/31/2027
- Field: Peace, Security and Emergency
- Type of employment: full-time
- Application deadline: 01/06/2025
Job description
The Civil Peace Service (CPS) is a programme for violence prevention and peacebuilding in crisis and conflict regions. In Kenya, the GIZ - CPS contributes to the transformation of violent conflicts in the context of social inequalities. The programme supports civil society and governmental partner organizations that are committed to strengthening civil conflict transformation through alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, the establishment of dialogue structures and psychosocial support services. The Peacebuilding Advisor will work closely with programme components, identified partner organization(s) and relevant structures in designing, implementing, monitoring, and reporting of strategic interventions linked to Peace Education (with a focus on methodologies of non-violent conflict resolution, gender, human rights, conflict sensitivity) as well as integration of Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and aspects of Alternative Justice Systems (AJS) to programme projects.
Your tasks
- Main/key contact person for the identified Partner Organization(s) at Programme’s technical level
- Participation in planning/exchange meetings or workshops with the selected partner organization(s) to advise and discuss relevant interventions, in line with programme’s objectives and agreed upon areas of priority for the partner(s)
- Capacity strengthening and sensitization of partner organizations staff, target groups, relevant structures and CPS staff on Peace Education, Integration of MHPPS and alternative dispute resolution in projects
- Guide and support partner organizations in compiling and submission of change/impact/success stories
- Work closely with peacebuilding advisors in the capacity development for peace structures, MHPSS and alternative dispute resolution components in strategic planning, to shape and strengthen the components work when it comes to designing, implementation, monitoring and reporting strategies
- If required, support conflict analysis and context assessments as well as trend analysis to inform or shape programming.
- Provide necessary administrative support during project implementation or programme related engagements
Your profile
- Degree in social sciences, adult or and peace education, law, conflict and peace studies, counseling psychology, mental health and psychosocial support or any other relevant field
- Experience in capacity development, alternative dispute resolution, mediation, adult and peace education, MHPSS, etc.
- Many years of work experience
- Experience working at community level and / or government institutions
- High level of tolerance, flexibility and adaptability is key
- High intercultural sensitivity and ability to work in a team. High degree of diplomatic awareness and tact
- Integrity and professional discretion are essential
- Strong communication and organizational skills as well as good facilitation skills
- Business fluent in English; Kiswahili language skills will be an added advantage
- driving licence is needed; willingness to drive to remote areas
Location information
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Kenya.
The security situation requires heightened vigilance. Tailored security risk mitigation measures are in place for GIZ staff in country. GIZ staff must adhere to security measures at all times. Please also check the county-specific information provided by the German Federal Foreign Office. GIZ runs a professional security risk management system in the field of deployment. In some cases, there may be restrictions on freedom of movement that are specific to the environment in which the work is carried out. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on life partners and family members to move with you to the country of deployment. Please note that the general and personal living conditions in the country of assignment may meet with different legal and social acceptance. We gladly support you with our many years of experience.
Further information on country-specific advice from the Federal Foreign Office at https://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/en.
Notes
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.
For general questions from dependent partners about local employment - please contact us at: map@giz.de
Please observe the provisions of the country-specific vaccination regulations for entry and work in the country of assignment.
Please understand that we can accept and process in principle only applications via our E-recruiting system. Following the confirmation of your succesful application, kindly check your spam / junk mail folder on a regular basis, since some provider classify emails form our recruiting system as spam.
Our benefits
- We are a provider of international cooperation services for sustainable development and work to build a future worth living around the world. We support projects in over 130 countries to achieve goals sustainably together with our partners.
- Your work will begin with an onboarding and preparation phase that will give you initial insights into GIZ and lay the groundwork for your upcoming assignment, establishing new contacts and building up your network.
- Extensive check-ups and preventive measures (e.g. on appointment, before the outward journey, during the stay in a country of assignment, in an emergency) are provided to our staff and the family members accompanying them as a matter of course.
- As a development worker, you can use the project vehicle for trips to school or to visit a doctor or can receive a monthly lump-sum mobility allowance instead. The project vehicle can also be used for personal trips with your manager’s approval.
- As an employee/development worker, you will receive extensive additional benefits (e.g. monthly expatriate allowance, family allowances, private group health insurance) during your assignment, in addition to your remuneration / basic subsistence allowance.
- To enable you to get ready for your assignment as a development worker and your outward journey, you will be given outward journey leave following your preparation time in Germany.
- We will cover a large portion of the childcare costs for dependent children under 14 who are accompanying you if your partner is not doing so and is not a development worker or integrated expert themselves. Most nursery and school fees are paid.
- We will reimburse you for your rental costs based on the rent index for your country as well as paying you an equipment and furnishing allowance on top.
- You and the members of your family accompanying you will be covered by our health and liability insurance, while your family members will also benefit from accident insurance. In countries in crisis, we operate a comprehensive risk management system for your protection, which minimises personal dangers and risks.
About us
The basis for service as a development worker is the Development Workers Act (EhfG) and a comprehensive package of benefits based on it. This includes, among other things, targeted professional and personal preparation. We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, globally active development institution. Your competencies are in demand in an interdisciplinary team on site.
GIZ is a signatory of the Diversity Charter. Recognition, appreciation and inclusion of diversity in the company are important to us. All employees shall be valued - regardless of gender and gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or belief, disability, social background, age or sexual orientation.
We support equal opportunities and welcome applications from people with disabilities.
Contact
+49 6196/79-3200
hrsc@giz.de
