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Programme Advisor

Location: Uppsala, Sweden

Job title: Programme Advisor

Closing date: 30 September 2009

Starting date: As soon as possible

Job reference: “PA09”

The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is an international and ecumenical centre, based in Uppsala, Sweden that supports and promotes non-violent approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action. Through our field offices, we work with local partners in Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, Ethiopia, the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo.

We are now looking for a Programme Advisor. The position is full-time and on a permanent basis. Extensive travel to our field programmes will be required.

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 one or several domains of conflict transformation.

_ Participate directly in the implementation of the field programmes.

_ Document the activities of LPI and its partners and share these experiences internally

and externally.

Qualifications required

_ Master’s degree in peace and conflict research, conflict management, political science or other relevant field

_ At least five years of experience from peace-related work

_ Field experience from the Horn of Africa region, particularly Somalia, Sudan or Ethiopia

_ 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

_ Good knowledge of French

_ Experience of working in an inter-cultural setting

In addition, experience from research coordination, good pedagogic/teaching skills, fluency in French and good knowledge of Arabic, Swahili, Lingala, Somali or Amharic are considered as assets.

For further enquiries on this position, please write to Ms. Catrin Rosquist, Executive Officer, Catrin.Rosquist@life-peace.org. More information about LPI is also available on our website: www.life-peace.org.

How to apply: Please send CV and cover letter no later than 30 September 2009 to applications@life-peace.org. As applications will be screened gradually you are encouraged to apply prior to closing date. Please indicate job reference “PA09” in subject line. Kindly note that applications are only accepted via e-mail and that only short-listed candidates will be notified.