- Location: Kampala, Uganda
- Salary Range: Competitive. Based on salary history.
- Sector: Non Profit
- Organization URL: http://www.ncscinternational.org
- Experience: Mid Career / Advanced
- Last Date To Apply Dec-19-2011
- Date Posted Dec-6-2011
Description
The National Center for State Courts (NCSC) is seeking expressions of interest from qualified Conflict Prevention & Reconciliation Specialists for an anticipated five-year Supporting Access to Justice, Fostering Equity & Peace (SAFE) Program to be funded by USAID in Uganda.
The SAFE Program seeks to improve access to justice and enhance peace and reconciliation in Uganda. The program will provide technical assistance, training and grants support to strengthen land administration, improve dispute resolution mechanisms, and promote reconciliation in areas prone to conflict. The Conflict Prevention and Reconciliation Specialist will serve as a key member of the SAFE Program team and will lead the formulation and implemention of strategies to enhance peace and reconciliation in conflict prone areas. The Specialist will maintain extensive contacts with relevant civil society organizations working throughout the country.
The position is to be based in Kampala with anticipated travel to remote regions.
About NCSC: NCSC is a leading provider of technical assistance, training, and technology to promote access to justice and empower citizens in the U.S. and around the world. Founded 40 years ago by the leadership of the U.S. courts, NCSC offers its experience to promote equitable and transparent justice systems in transitioning democracies around the world, in partnership with international institutions, donor agencies, and host country counterparts.
Qualifications
Competitive applicants will have:
- A minimum of 6 years of progressively more responsible experience in conflict prevention, mediation and dispute resolution, peace building and/or reconciliation with a focus on building the capacity of community groups in conflict prevention and reconciliation.
- Substantial experience in conflict early warning, conflict mitigation and reconciliation working with multiple stakeholders including CSOs, local government and traditional institutions in a developing country. Experience in Uganda strongly preferred.
- Experience with grant-making initiatives supporting the work of civil society organizations strongly preferred.
- Diplomatic demeanor, problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility needed to perform effectively in a fluid environment with limited resources.
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- A degree in conflict analysis, peace building, reconciliation or related field.
Contact Details
- Contact: International Jobs
- Telephone: 7038416933
- Email: international@ncsc.org
Application Instructions
Apply Now: Qualified applicants are encouraged to send CVs and expressions of interest to international@ncsc.org. Applicants from Uganda are strongly encouraged to apply.
Due to the volume of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Program job opportunities are contingent upon program funding.
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