Programme Advisor/Research profile

Through our field offices, we work with local partners in Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The position is full time (alt.part time) and on a two year basis.Travel to our field programmes will be required.The position is subject to funding.Main responsibilities Contribute to the development, planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of the field programmes.This work includes participating in the Programme Unit's work, writing project proposals and reports and being in direct contact with field staff Provide support to LPI local staff and partners including the development of appropriate educational tools in research and one or several domains of conflict transformation Provide support to LPI staff and partners in research design, qualitative and quantitative research methodology and Participatory Action Research Participate directly in the implementation of the field programmes Document and analyse the activities and methodologies of LPI and its partners and share these experiences internally and externally Qualifications required Master's or preferably Ph.D.degree in peace and conflict research, conflict management, political science or other relevant field and research Experience in research coordination and Participatory Action Research At least five years of experience from peace-related work and research Field experience from the Horn of Africa region and the Great Lakes Significant experience of working with conflict transformation theory and practice as well as capacity to apply this in a project setting Proven analytical skills in relation to conflict issues Proven problem-solving abilities Strong interpersonal skills, flexibility and ability to work as part of a team and under stress Excellent report writing skills Good computer literacy in Word and Excel Fluency in written and spoken English and French Experience of working in an inter-cultural setting Experience in safety and security management In addition, good pedagogic/teaching skills, and good knowledge of Arabic, Swahili, Lingala, Somali or Amharic are considered as assets.For further enquiries on this position, please write to Ms.More information about LPI is also available on our website: www.life-peace.org. As applications will be screened gradually you are encouraged to apply prior to closing date.Please indicate job reference "PA10R" in subject line.Also indicate in your application whether you are interested in a full time or half time position.Kindly note that applications are only accepted via e-mail and that only short-listed candidates will be notified.