Organization: Young Peacebuilders Initiative (YPI)
Duty Station: Kampala,
Country Uganda. May consider Kigali, Rwanda
Pay Arrangement: Competitive local rate based on experience and skills
Reports to: YPI Director based in Kampala, Uganda
About YPI:
YPI develops collective impact initiatives nurturing peacebuilding passion and skill in large numbers of children/youth in contexts impacted by or at high risk of armed conflict and having very large child/youth populations. These partnerships also research the peacebuilding impact of their efforts. In this way YPI helps prevent and end cycles of violence. YPI began operation in 2012 and now has partnerships operating in Rwanda and Burundi.
Job Objectives:
The YPI East Africa Coordinator will achieve the following objectives, and take on the following responsibilities, with support and guidance from the YPI Director.
Manage, strengthen, expand and build sustainability into YPI partnerships in Rwanda and Burundi.
Launch a YPI partnership in at least one new East African context within 24 months.
Focusing on building local YPI capacity, grow sustainable funding for expanding YPI Africa.
Key Duties
Maintain regular written and oral reporting to YPI Director on key issues.
Explore New Contexts for YPI Partnerships:
Discover who is doing what, where and with whom, related to engaging young peacebuilders.
Identify key stakeholders from different sectors of society who believe in the YPI vision and will become champions to help make it a reality. Include NGO, FBO, CBO, religious, government and education leaders, and leaders at federal, state, and local levels.
Able to communicate with a respected university about the need to develop a YPI Research Institute that will support YPI research and measure YPI success.
Support the Formation of New YPI Partnerships:
Identify a small group of leaders who will gather a broader group of cross sector stakeholders and walk them through a YPI formation process.
Help them develop a committed YPI leadership team.
Help identify, resource and support a committed and qualified YPI Facilitator in each YPI context.
Strengthen, Expand and Build Sustainability into Operating YPI Partnerships:
Ensure leadership teams of each YPI in Africa put their prioritized strategy and plan into action with a process for continuous progression.
Ensure each YPI in Africa develops mechanisms for consistent quality communication.
Strengthen, coach and encourage each YPI leadership team in Africa by helping them identify and obtain what is necessary to achieve their YPI objectives.
Help continually develop the skills of each YPI Facilitator in Africa.
Help develop and manage YPI Research Institutes in each African context in partnership with the context’s YPI leadership team, and YPI Director and YPI Academic Advisor Team.
Advise on child/youth peace building projects, principles and practices that increase likelihood of success.
Grow Sustainable Funding For Expanding YPI Africa
Identify, cultivate relationships with, pursue and acquire funding from new donors to support YPI’s work in Africa.
Nurture sustainability of each YPI in East Africa by helping direct them toward potential funding opportunities.
Manage YPI East Africa grants and budgets, ensuring timely reporting and contract and donor guideline compliance.
Qualifications,
The applicant should hold a Bachelors degree in related field
Proven ability to build collaborative partnerships and negotiate multiple relationships with various partners
Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated budgeting, proposal writing, grants acquisition and management skills
At least five (5) years of experience in peace-building, development and/or related fields, including democracy and governance issues such as civil society strengthening
Dynamic entrepreneurial leader with creative problem-solving skills, particularly in challenging situations
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills, as well as the ability to build and conduct effective professional working relationships at all levels, both internally and externally
Demonstrated financial management and program administration experience
Strong oral and written communications skills
Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
Experience working in conflict-affected contexts
Some research experience, preferably designing and implementing qualitative social research with children
Spoken and written fluency in English and local language(s)
Apply:
All candidates should submit a CV with an application letter to Carol at stationsconsulting@gmail.com
