Senior Peace and Conflict Offier At International Alert

Salary: Please note that salary varies according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore it is not possible to…

  • Salary: Please note that salary varies according to the location of the appointed candidate and therefore it is not possible to include details here.
  • Contract duration: Permanent if based in UK or The Hague, 2 year fixed-term (renewable) if based in Mali, Nigeria, DRC, Rwanda or Kenya.
  • Location: UK, The Netherlands, Mali, Nigeria, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, Kenya
  • Closing date: 7 January 2022 (23:59 UK Time)

This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and dynamic person to join Alert’s Africa Programme.

We currently work in the Sahel and Lake Chad Basin regions (Mali, Chad, Niger, and Nigeria), the Great Lakes (DRC, Rwanda and Burundi), and the Horn of Africa (Kenya and Ethiopia).

We are looking for an experienced Peace and Conflict Adviser with proven theoretical background in conflict analysis and ability in applying conflict sensitivity best practice to peacebuilding, development and humanitarian programmes. You will be adaptable, creative and innovative, tailoring your approach to the specific needs of our different programmes. You will be knowledgeable about some of the African contexts Alert works in, peacebuilding and international development; possess excellent writing skills and attention to detail, and have a flair for grasping key ideas and actions through a combination of desk research, primary data collection and consultation with colleagues and partners.

To be successful in this role you will be a collaborative team player who builds on colleagues’ knowledge and expertise to provide high quality technical assistance and to maximise learning.

How to apply

To apply, please CLICK HERE and upload your CV and cover letter either in English or French. The CV must not exceed 3 pages and the cover letter will be one page. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be considered. In your application, please indicate the full job title of the role you are applying for. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. We reserve the right to close applications early hence early applications are encouraged.

Kindly note the above are some of the requirements for the job. For the full job requirements, please read the job description.

While International Alert will endeavour to contact all candidates within a reasonable time, this may not always be possible due to limited resources. Therefore, if you have not heard from us within two weeks of the closing date, you can assume your application has, on this occasion, been unsuccessful.

International Alert prides itself on being an Equal Opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from those who identify under one of the protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.

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