Peace and Stability Facilitator – Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU) - 2015

Duty Station: Kampala, Gulu, Tororo and Mbarara, Uganda

Reports to: Programme Specialist

The Peace and Stability Facilitators will actively support the regional peace and stability forums to mobilize and build capacity of religious leaders, women and youth inter-faith networks to work together for peaceful before, during and after elections.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Conduct timely research for evidence-based information
· Detect potential conflicts and promptly report
· Actively mobilize key stakeholders and organize consultations
· The incumbent will maintain the cooperation and communication between IRCU secretariat, regional forums and other key stakeholders
· Document outputs of regional peace and stability activities
· Coordinate regional media campaigns for peaceful elections
· The incumbent will act as Personal Assistants to the Regional Chairpersons
· Perform any other duties as assigned by the Programme Specialist.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The applicants should preferably hold degrees (Second Upper) from recognized universities in any of the following areas; Peace and Conflict studies, LLB, Development Studies, Sociology/Social Administration, Political science, Gender Studies, Community Development or other related social sciences.
· At least two years’ experience in an NGO/CBO operating in the area of peace and conflict transformation/humanitarian assistance/project management and/or monitoring and evaluation of projects/programmes, community development or research.
· Excellent management and organizational skills
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Excellent written and oral skills
· Computer literacy skills
· Ability to work independently and with a team
· Leadership and teambuilding skills

Note: Evidenced work experience shall be required for all positions. Female qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.