Generations For Peace is an international non-governmental charitable organisation dedicated to the innovative and sustainable use of sport for peace building and development. Founded by HRH Prince Feisal Al Hussein of Jordan, Generations For Peace is based in Amman but supports sport for peace and development activities in 48 countries and territories worldwide. Generations For Peace is one of only two peace-through-sport organisations officially recognised by the International Olympic Committee.
Three positions for roles in the Generations For Peace Institute are now being recruited. Serving and supporting the sport for peace and development community, the Generations For Peace Institute’s role is to conduct, invest in, and disseminate collaborative cutting-edge interdisciplinary research in sport for sustainable peace and development. This research is fundamental for rigorous evaluation of the impact that programmes are having, for sharing and exchanging best practices and innovations, and for collective learning and improved programming. It also helps drive our advocacy efforts to demonstrate and increase the use and impact of well-designed sport-based activities as a tool for sustainable peace and development. The Institute enjoys collaborative partnerships with Georgetown University and University of Oxford and is now expanding its efforts in research and development, and monitoring and evaluation.
The Generations For Peace Institute is currently accepting applications from qualified candidates for the following position:
Research and Development Officer:
Under the direction of the Research and Development Manager, the Research and Development Officer’s role is to coordinate and implement high quality cutting edge, inter-disciplinary research in the field of sport for peace and development. This position provides an invaluable opportunity to lead research development in the field, supporting the overall effectiveness and impact of Generations For Peace programmes and the Generations For Peace Institute, but also making a broader contribution to the wider sport for peace and development community. Based in Amman. At least 4 years’ professional experience required. Attractive competitive salary and benefits based on experience and performance.
Please see full Job Description and Application Form at:
http://www.generationsforpeace.org/UserPages/MenuDetails.aspx?MenuID=142
Vacancy announced: 5 February 2012
Closing Date: 29 February 2012
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