Benin: Peace Advisor for the Civil Peace Service (CPS) in the Area of Natural Renewable Resource Governance
Dec 26, 2021
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Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ)
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- Job-ID: V000046536
- Place of use: Natitingou, Benin
- Period of use: 01.03.2022 - 31.12.2023
- Area of Expertise: Peace, Security and Emergency Relief
- Type of employment: Full time
- Application time: 31.12.2021
- Advising governmental and civil society organizations on peaceful, inclusive and sustainable governance of natural resources
- Advising and supporting dialogue platforms for crisis prevention in the field natural resource management at the municipality and village levels
- Dissemination and communication of relevant aspects of rural land policies to cultivators and pastoralists in the municipalities of intervention
- Providing technical support to institutional structures responsible for natural resource management at the municipality and regional levels
- Promotion of conflict-sensitive and non-stigmatizing reporting by local media
- Capacity development of target groups and key stakeholders regarding legal regulations and their application in the field of natural resource use and management, including pastoralism
- Capacity development of target groups and key stakeholders regarding non-violent conflict management and methods for conflict prevention and transformation
- Planning, monitoring and evaluation of project activities
- Cooperation with the CPS teams of Parakou and Niamey regarding strategic planning, knowledge management and implementation of cross-border activities
- Academic degree in political science, environmental science, agronomy, anthropology or any comparable qualification
- Knowledge and experience regarding conflict prevention and transformation in the field of natural resource management, ideally in West Africa, as well as knowledge of and interest in agro-pastoral systems
- Social and intercultural competence, ability to work in a team, organizational skills, independent working style and high sense of responsibility
- Sound knowledge of the fields of dialogue, human rights work, and civil conflict transformation
- Practical experience in the field of organizational consulting
- Willingness to engage with the topic of agro-pastoral conflicts and to work in conflict-ridden contexts
- Knowledge of participatory methods, the gender approach and awareness raising strategies
- Excellent command of French and English; good knowledge of German is an advantage
We are pleased to offer you a first impression on topics such as climate, shopping and services, the school situation and health care in Benin.
In general, the security situation is calm. The instructions on security measures issued by GIZ must be followed at all times. Please also inform yourself about country-specific advice from the German Foreign Office. A contact person for security risk management has been appointed at the GIZ office on site. GIZ does not impose any restrictions on the departure of family members. We ask you to inform yourself, if necessary, which forms of relationship are legally and socially accepted in the country of assignment.
At the site of operation, the particulate pollution occurs to be many time higher than the European acceptable limit. As part of the selection process and during the recruitment examination you will be informed of appropriate protective and behavioral measures.
GIZ's Development Service is looking forward to applications of candidates with a professional qualification and / or university degree and at least two years of professional experience. In addition you hold the German nationality or the nationality of a member state of the European Union.
Willingness to travel on a regular basis is required.
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A prerequisite for the conclusion of the agreement is the lifting of the restrictions currently in force in the company on the possibilities for travel and business trips in order to contain the worldwide spread of the Covid-19 virus.
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