Programme Coordinator-Peace, Security and Good Governance at International Conference on the Great Lakes Region

Basic Function

Under the immediate supervision of the Director, the Programme Coordinator-Peace, Security and Good Governance has the primary responsibility of managing the implementation of the RMYF Secretariat priorities and interests especially on youth involvement in the promotion of peace, security and good governance.

Specifically, the Programme Coordinator-Peace, Security and Good Governance shall do the following:

• Develop annual work plan for the programme;
• Provide guidance on programme planning, design and implementation;
• Develop and design strategies on youth involvement in peace initiatives and decision making processes;
• Guide the implementation of ICGRL Protocols and other Regional and International instruments on Peace, Security, Democracy and Good Governance;
• Monitor and analyse the programme/project environment and progress using applicable monitoring, evaluation and risk management tools and advising on timely adjustments and corrective measures as necessary;
• Maintain partners and stakeholders to advocate, promote and advance RMYF Secretariat priorities and interests especially on peace, security and good governance;
• Identify partnership and resources’ mobilisation opportunities in collaboration with the Office of the Administrator;
• Prepare project proposals for funding

Core attributes

• Ethics and Values;
• Creativity;
• Organisational Awareness;
• Teamwork;
• Adaptability;
• Ability to work in a multi-cultural environment;
• Appropriate Decision Making;
• Conflict Management.

Required skills

• Leadership and Management Skills;
• Financial and Human Resource Management Skills;
• Project management Skills;
• Effective communication;
• Ability to build and maintain Relationships and Partnerships,
• Fundraising Skills;
• Computer Literacy;
• Ability to analyse and interpret governmental and organisational rules and regulations.

Experience

• A minimum of three years experience in a similar position.

Education Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant academic discipline, preferably International Relations, Human Rights, Law, Peace and Conflict Resolution, Development Studies, Project Management.

Language

• Ability to work in the English and French languages, with written and spoken command of the two languages; knowledge of Portuguese, Arabic and/ Kiswahili would be an added advantage.

Application Procedure

• The application should be accompanied by a cover letter, updated curriculum vitae and copies of academic and professional qualifications with three traceable referees including contact details;
• Applicants must be citizen of the Great Lakes Region and aged 35 years and below.