International Protection Officer , South Sudan

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic international, non-governmental organization which works to reduce violence and protect civilians in situations of violent conflict and its aftermath, mostly through the deployment on the ground of multinational teams of civilians.

In South Sudan, NP has 10 field teams providing thematically focused protection programming in child protection, gender based violence protection and prevention, displacement (IDPs, refugees and returnees, inter-communal violence reduction and conflict early warning/early response). This young country programme is growing rapidly responding to the dynamic, high needs environment in South Sudan.

We are looking for and enthusiastic and experienced protection officers to implement community-based violence reduction and prevention programming in various locations in South Sudan, which experiences some of the highest level of intra- and inter-community violence in the country. You will be a person with a genuine commitment to working at the community level, someone who is skilled at building trusting relationships across differences, facilitating dialogue and engaging in nonviolent conflict resolution. You are someone who is not deterred by the complexity of conflict; you are able to analyze conflict dynamics; you are motivated and unendingly persistent in finding and implementing protection and prevention strategies. You will be responsible for working together with other international and national colleagues to directly implement the project and to participate in reporting and documentation. You are comfortable living and working in a remote, physically demanding environment, living full-time in a shared compound environment while enjoying a simple diet.

The successful candidate combines creativity, innovation and demonstrated knowledge of protection, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting protection, violence reduction and conflict analysis theory into practical, locally appropriate solutions that effectively increases safety and security of civilians affected by violent conflict. S/he has excellent interpersonal skills and flair for connecting and building trust with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. S/he is solutions focused, strategic and is driven by a keen interest and personal commitment to civilian protection.

For more information about NP and its work, as well as full details of the position and the application process, please go to NP’s website: www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org

How to apply:

For more information about NP and its work, as well as full details of the position and the application process, please go to NP’s website:

www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
Applications must be received by May 3rd, 2013
Send CV and Letter of Motivation to recruitNPSS@nonviolentpeaceforce.org