Armed Violence Reduction Programme Assistant Career Vacancy at Danish Demining Group in Nairobi Kenya 2013
Armed Violence Reduction Programme Assistant in Kenya
Background
DDG’s Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) approach encompasses the following elements:
- Strengthening institutions and enhancing capacity for addressing safety needs
- Addressing immediate threats to life and limbs by explosive remnants of war
- Addressing small arms as a tool of violence
- Building capacity for conflict management and peace
- Strengthening relationships between security providers and communities
DDG is looking for a highly talented and motivated individual for the position of AVR Programme Assistant.
The AVR Programme Assistant should be a Kenyan citizen and have the following qualities and qualifications:
Personal qualities:
- is passionate about promoting a Kenya free of armed violence and conflict
- has an intelligent and creative mind that will enable him/her to identify new and suitable solutions to local safety needs
- has a high degree of professionalism
- is analytical and able to present logical arguments,
- is curious and seeks out information,
- has a strong drive to learn new things and improve own capacity,
- takes initiative – identifies what needs to get done and does it,
- is able to work under minimum supervision,
- is hard working and driven to achieve objectives,
- is a good team player,
- is diplomatic, patient and persistent,
- is honest and loyal,
- is culturally sensitive,
- is able to resist external pressures.
- A university degree in peace studies, political science or related field,
- Substantial knowledge of the Kenya political system from community to national level, including issues related to urban crime and violence and extractive industries.
- Good understanding of local dynamics that lead to armed violence,
- Experience of carrying out trainings, ideally related to AVR.
- Experience of developing training modules, ideally related to AVR
- Experience of developing activity budgets
- Fluency in English. Strong command of written English and ability to speak clearly to various audiences,
- High degree of computer literacy,
- Experience working with volunteers on AVR related issues, ideally in Urban settings.
- Experience of proposal writing and fundraising.
- Experience of monitoring and evaluation.
- Experience of working in insecure environments.
- Good understanding of new information and communication technologies (ICT) and how these can be utilised for peace and development.
- An interesting and challenging position within the DDG Kenya programme which will provide the right candidate with a significant opportunity to learn and grow professionally.
- Experience of working within a professional and visionary international NGO.
- The opportunity to be part of a professional and dedicated team with friendly and helpful colleagues.
- Exposure to intellectually stimulating issues relating to the prevention and reduction of armed violence.
- The potential to make a tangible positive difference to the lives of many Kenyans.
- Salary and conditions in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for local staff in Kenya.
- A contract until the end of the year with possibilities for extension, subject to performance and funding. There will be a 3-month probation period, which can be extended if considered necessary.
Start date: As soon as possible.
For information about our work and organisation, please visit our website http://www.danishdemininggroup.dk/.
Application and CV
The application should be sent to: Job@ddghoa.org and the subject line should read “Kenya AVR PA”.
The deadline for submission of applications is the 17th September 2013.