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National peace adviser on conflict resolution and mediation

Background

Since 2015, Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda (EEAR) and GIZ/Civil Peace Service (ZFD)

Supported conflict resolution and mediation capacity development in Kigeme, Mugombwa refugee camps, and their respective host community. In the framework of continuation of this support, EEAR is hiring a National Peace Adviser (EFK) for the period from 2021- 2022.

                                                                Job Vacancy

National Peace Adviser on conflict resolution and mediation for Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda

EEAR’s Mission.

God has started the Rwanda Yearly Meeting to become a blessing and light in Rwanda, therefore we commit ourselves to the fulfillment of the great commission and the great commitment as it’s written in Matthiew  22:36-38 and 28:19-20.

EEAR’s Vission.

To see the kingdom of God growing among the Rwandans, being transformed through the gospel of Jesus Christ shining His light, building peace to all nations and developing them holistically.

Key achievements of EEAR from 2015 in Mugombwa, Kigeme, refugee camps, and host communities.

Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda has worked in different aspects which includes:

Training on conflict resolution and mediation for leaders from Kigeme, Mugombwa camps, and host community, training of trainers, awareness of conflicts that needed the involvement of the population peace choir composes the refugees and the host community ambassadors from Kigeme camps and the host community was initiated where they spread peace messages through songs for fighting against stereotype and prejudice.

The conflict resolution structure that shows to the population where to go when they have conflicts in the Kigeme camp was strengthened. Conflict resolution and mediation module that is used during EEAR trainings. In Mugombwa, the mediation center was built as a safe place for trainings and mediation sessions for refugees and people from the host community. Peace ambassadors were selected as key persons to mediate conflicts and to train other leaders in Kigeme,  Mugombwa, and host communities. The peace dialogue platform was initiated by EEAR in Kigeme and Mugombwa, where leaders from camps and host communities come together to identify different conflicts between two communities and find solutions together. Every year, the international peace day celebration is organized by EEAR THROUGH Peace Ambassadors. EEAR has the Digital library known as Ideas Box in Mugombwa camp where youth and adults are using the knowledge they gain for building peace and solving conflicts in non-violence ways in camps and host community.

The EEAR will perform the following responsibilities and tasks:

Responsibilities:

• Support quality implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of established conflict resolution, mediation, and dialogue mechanisms in Kigeme and Mugombwa refugee camps and host communities.
• Capacity development for EEAR trained facilitators in conflict resolution techniques and mediation
• Network with key actors and experts in conflicts resolution and mediation
• Knowledge management of EEAR experience and expertise in conflict resolution and mediation
• Ensure the maintenance and safety of EEAR training and mediation centre

Tasks

• Develop EEAR annual action plan with its corresponding budget
• Monitor and evaluate trainings organized by EEAR trained facilitators and adjust training modules accordingly.
• Organize and follow up on peace activities with leaders in the field
• Coordinate and supervise different dialogue with key persons working with EEAR in camps and host community.
• Report EEAR activities in camps and host communities
• Supervise and coach selected trainers while conducting trainings on conflict resolution and mediation.
• Supervise and coaching of peace ambassadors on mediation and conflicts resolution mechanisms
• Update conflict resolution module
• Update regularly the list of peace ambassadors and continue to initiate new ones
• Attend different meetings related to peace work

 Required qualifications

Qualifications and professional experience

• Masters degree in Social Science, Pedagogy, Peace Studies
• Proven knowledge of methods of conflicts resolution and transformation including mediation
• Proven knowledge of monitoring the impact of peace work
• At least five (5) years of professional experience in participatory training facilitation
• At least (2) years of experience in project management
• At least (3) years experience as a trainer of peacebuilding methods, with a focus on community mediators.

Other knowledge, additional competences

Fluent written and oral knowledge of Kinyarwanda, French, and English, knowledge of Kiswahili would be an asset!

• Knowledge of doing no harm
• Ability to operate Microsoft word, excel, and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of experience in planning, monitoring, and evaluation of capacity development activities
• Knowledge of experience in mediation techniques

Highly valued:

• Knowledge of experience in working with refugee populations
• Direct experience in humanitarian work
• Knowledge of experience in working with peace organizations
• Being a good team player

The position is based in the Southern Province of Rwanda ( Kigeme camp which is located in the Nyamagabe District and Mugombwa camp located in Gisagara District ). The position requires a high degree of self-management

Interested candidates should submit their application (motivation letter, updated cv, certificates, and references) Until latest 18^th December 2020, 5 PM, at the reception office of Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda in Kagarama Sector, Kicukiro District or E-mail to [email protected] 

Only selected candidates will be contacted.

Eglise Evangelique des Amis au Rwanda (Evangelical Friends Church of Rwanda) Office, KK15 Rd, 71

St 17, P.O Box 2477 or 1689 Kigali, Rwanda.

Done at Kigali on 8^TH /December/ 2020

Rev. Mupenda Aaron

Legal Representative of EEAR