Program Officer, Misereor at American Friends Service Committee (AFSC)

Skills

• Innovation, creativity, flexibility and ability to navigate a complex socio-political environment, whilst maintaining healthy communication and accountability at multiple levels (line manager, region, team, partners, key institutions)
• Excellent reporting skills & proven leadership qualities
• Able to interact at all levels (national, regional and international); Ability to work independently and collectively within a team. Hands on person, flexible and adaptable
• Demonstrated analytical and communications skills; fluency in spoken and written English knowledge of other languages such as Somali is an added advantage.
• Partner coordination, grant management & demonstrable knowledge of the PMC
• Experience in proposal development and proven fundraising acumen
• A professional with good analytical skills, good judgment, maturity and reliability in handling confidential material and information.
• Gender and cultural awareness and sensitivity, and dedication to principles of diversity
• Works well to deadlines & excellent time management skills

Qualifications

• A degree and relevant experience in the following fields; Peace Studies, Conflict Transformation, Peacebuilding, Law, International Relations, Project Management, Policy Studies and Economic Development, or other fields relevant to the INGO’s work on peace, social justice and humanitarian assistance.
• Familiarity with the peacebuilding work and willingness to train/facilitate and convene dialogues and capacity building forums on peacebuilding. Conflict transformation, and nonviolent approaches to problem solving a must. Including working with vulnerable and marginalized communities
• ONLY applicants meeting the above listed criteria need apply