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  • Posted: Oct 3, 2017
    Deadline: Oct 23, 2017
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    The Life & Peace Institute (LPI) is an international and ecumenical centre that supports and promotes nonviolent approaches to conflict transformation through a combination of research and action that entails the strengthening of existing local capacities and enhancing the preconditions for building peace.
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    Somalia Country Manager

    About the role

    • The Somalia Country Manager is responsible for providing the overall leadership and management of LPI’s Somalia Programme team.
    • S/he represents LPI with the government, authorities and diplomatic missions in Somalia and the wider region, as well as with civil society.

    Other key responsibilities include:

    • Guiding and overseeing the effective and cost-efficient implementation of ongoing programmes and projects
    • Keeping the Director of Programmes well informed of programme developments and priorities
    • Pursuing new funding and partnership opportunities in line with Strategic Plan
    • Strengthening staff and partner organisation capacities
    • Ownership of programmes, as well as ensuring quality programming.

    The position will be based in LPI’s Nairobi office with frequent travels across south-central Somalia.

    About you

    • 5-10 years’ experience in Peacebuilding in Somalia and/or the Horn of Africa region
    • Experience in design and management of complex peacebuilding programmes
    • Ability to engage a range of community, non-government and government stakeholders
    • Strong training, facilitation, analytical and research skills
    • Experience leading and managing teams, including remote management
    • Deep understanding of the Somalia context and related civil society and policy circles
    • Excellent inter-personal communication with strong networking skills
    • At least a Masters’ degree in a relevant discipline (peacebuilding, political sciences, international relations etc.)
    • Fluent English is a requirement, good spoken Somali an asset
    • Willingness and ability to travel within south-central Somalia.

    Method of Application

    Applicants should send a cover letter and CV in English, no later than October 23rd, 2017 to applications@life-peace.org, with the subject line “Somalia
    Country Manager”.

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