Saferworld Jobs in Kenya

Saferworld Lead Researcher Jobs in Kenya

Key Relationships: Somali / land Finance Officer, Regional Security Manager, Somalia / land Programme Advisor, Senior Conflict and Security Adviser, Communications Manager, Advocacy Coordinator

Job Purpose

The programme is implemented in full understanding of the risks, sensitivities and legal constraints involved

Research methodologies are designed to be robust, effective and relevant to the Somali context

Research is conducted efficiently and comprehensively by capable researchers and interviewers, whose performance is effectively managed

Research is conducted according to strict ethical standards

High-quality research outputs are produced, with clear and impactful findings

Research findings are disseminated and briefed to a broad range of stakeholders, enabling widespread policy influence on peacebuilding and security issues, with due sensitivity regarding the subject matter

Programme finances are well managed and monitored

Timely and high quality donor and internal reporting is produced, effectively capturing programme impact and contributing to institutional learning

Findings from the project support Saferworld’s learning agenda on themes addressed under the project.

Key Areas of Responsibility

Oversee risk assessment for the study and develop appropriate management and mitigation strategies

Review relevant existing research and analysis on the Somali conflict

Oversee the finalisation of research questions, action plans, techniques, timelines and target groups

Engage in legal assessment of the scope of work in relation to relevant legislation and donor criteria

Assume overall responsibility for financial management of the programme, including approving and monitoring financial transfers and Saferworld direct expenditures.

Ensure timely and high quality donor and internal reporting which effectively captures programme impact and contributes to institutional learning.

Oversee recruitment for all staff and consultants/advisors to support the programme team

Provide effective line management and support to the Research Coordinator and consultant technical advisors

Contribute to team-wide processes and activities, including annual planning, outcome harvesting and team building.

As needed, support and engage in the Somalia programme’s outreach to donors, programme development, advocacy and coordination with other actors in Kenya and Somalia.

Knowledge

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Graduate degree in political science, security, peace/conflict studies or related field, with a specific emphasis on conflict transformation, or equivalent professional experience
• Familiarity with international donor aid management regulations

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years relevant programme/project management experience in a developing context.
• Solid experience as a team leader on peace building and conflict transformation
• Experience of working in sensitive political settings and situations affected by conflict and fragility
• Experience of working on conflict, governance and peacebuilding Issues in the Horn of Africa, including on Somalia/land
• Experience drafting high quality research papers on issues of conflict and peace building
• Experience of conceiving, developing and implementing result frameworks and M&E systems and scenario planning and risk management systems induding risk matrixes
• Experience of managing and administering grant schemes and programmes supported by international development partners (dialogue, financial management, accounting, contracting, and procurement).
• Detailed knowledge of conflict dynamics in Somalia and/or of relevant thematic Issues (mediation/peace negotiation, counter-terror and stabilization approaches etc.) would be a considerable advantage.
• High level of professionalism and discretion
• Awareness of information security protocols and their application.

Skills

• Excellent research, writing, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good written and spoken English

How to Apply

Please complete an application form (www.saferworld.org.uk/about/jobs)

Do not send your CV as this will not be accepted in place of, or in addition to, a completed application form

Please use subject heading – Ref: LRSOM

Deadline for applications: 31st May 2017

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