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Peace and Conflict Capacity Building Assistant

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About Mercy Corps

Mercy Corps is a leading global organization powered by the belief that a better world is possible.

In disaster, in hardship, in more than 40 countries around the world, we partner to put bold solutions

into action — helping people triumph over adversity and build stronger communities from within.

Now, and for the future.

Program / Department Summary

The program’s goal is to contribute to the foundation for long-term peace in Syria through sustainable grassroots action that promotes human rights, fundamental freedoms, and social cohesion. This program will mobilize local capacities for social reconciliation and civic participation, enhance the effectiveness of grievance mechanisms and improve access to justice. The program’s approach is rooted in the empowerment of communities through a set of systematic participatory and inclusive processes that are cost effective, replicable and scalable

General Position Summary

Under the Direct Supervision of the Peace and Conflict Program Manager the Capacity Building Assistant will leads the provision of technical capacity building support to the project’s partner organization, aligned with the project’s design and guided by technical resources and approaches approved for the project, also, maintain liaison & communication with the project’s partner organization for different training program and support in electronic record keeping, database management and knowledge sharing management.

The position holder will work closely with the Peace and Conflict Program Officer (Amman-based), and implementing partners to ensure smooth, efficient and effective implementation of the capacity building plan for the project partner aligned.

Further, the position holder will ensure capacity building plan implementation aligns with the project work plan and approved technical approaches and standards. In addition, she/he will escalate concerns and challenges and communicate technical capacity gaps to the project manager as necessary.

Essential Job Responsibilities

Capacity Strengthening and Support to the project Partner

Assist to develop a detailed capacity building plan for the project partner aligned with the project’s priorities. The capacity building plan will include a focus on: community mobilization using Mercy Corps CATALYZE approach, negotiation and mediation, advocacy, awareness raising, access to justice (including legal counselling and case management), human rights and fundamental freedoms, conflict analysis, conflict early warning and response, consensus building, social cohesion, dialogue, protection mainstreaming

Adapt capacity building materials for the above mentioned focus areas as necessary to suit the context in specific locations targeted by the project.

Provide support to organize different workshops and training programs of the project.

Assist to design different training programs under direct supervision of the program manager;

Provide logistic supports during various training programs and workshops

Provide support to prepare training materials, meeting minutes or other relevant documents.

Assist to design and deliver capacity-building activities including training of trainers (ToT) for the project partner team on focus areas mentioned above. Ensure capacity-building activities are appropriate for adult learning and for a remote delivery modality.

Support with translation and review of Online Learning materials

Ensure consistency in partner facing capacity strengthening materials such as presentation, tools, quizzes, terminology, translation, etc

Work with the monitoring and evaluation officer to develop effective approaches and tools for tracking the progress and impact of capacity building activities throughout the project period

Use findings from monitoring and evaluation processes to refine training resources and approaches; and to design follow on capacity building activities including refresher trainings

Prepare monthly reports detailing progress against capacity building plan

Review all materials adapted by the project partner for trainings targeting direct project participants prior to the roll out of any trainings by the partner

Participate in monthly project review meetings and the peace and conflict community of practice as guided by the project manager.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEARNING 

As part of our commitment to organizational learning and in support of our understanding that learning organizations are more effective, efficient and relevant to the communities they serve, we expect all team members to commit 5% of their time to learning activities that benefit Mercy Corps as well as themselves.

ACCOUNTABILITY TO BENEFICIARIES

Mercy Corps team members are expected to support all efforts toward accountability, specifically

to our beneficiaries and to international standards guiding international relief and development work, while actively engaging beneficiary communities as equal partners in the design, monitoring and evaluation of our field projects.

Supervisory Responsibility

None

Accountability

Reports Directly to: Peace and Conflict Program Manager

Works Directly with: Peace and Conflict Program officer, Mercy Corps Program staff as well as staff from partner organization.

Knowledge and Experience

Graduate degree in peacebuilding/peace and conflict studies or related fields such as governance, humanities, social or political sciences, law, international relations or equivalent relevant field experience; or graduate degree in education with a specialization in one of the referenced field.

2 years of practical work experience in training facilitation.

At least 1-year experience delivering capacity building for program teams on peace, governance and access to justice thematic areas and crosscutting themes including protection mainstreaming, gender and disability inclusion

Knowledge and experience with packaging and delivering remote capacity building to local partner organizations

Experience in the usage of office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc.) & Internet.

Excellent command of English and Arabic is required.

How to apply:

Preferable to receive CVs before 25 August, 2021.

*If you are interested, kindly apply as soon as possible, since resumes will be reviewed on rolling basis. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted before the submission deadline.

“Fostering a diverse and open workplace is an important part of Mercy Corps’ vision, and we encourage people from all backgrounds, especially women, to apply.” 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Success Factors

Work prioritization and ability to multitask.

Shares knowledge and experience.

Positive, constructive attitude.

Ability to work and act under pressure

Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.

Ability to work with minimal supervision, under tight deadlines.

Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability

Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.

Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.

Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.

Honest, hardworking and committed to community work

Willingness and ability to work with groups of various cultural, social, religious and ethnic backgrounds.

Politically and culturally sensitive with qualities of patience, tact and diplomacy.

Safeguarding & Ethics:

Mercy Corps is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Mercy Corps Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Code of Conduct online learning courses upon hire and on an annual basis.

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