Policy Research Expert � Nigeria Peacebuilding (Anticipated)
Policy Research Expert � Nigeria Peacebuilding (Anticipated)
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Position Title: Policy Research Expert Nigeria Peacebuilding (Anticipated)
Project/Team: GIZ PEACECORE II
Location: Remote with travel to Nigeria (Plateau Kaduna and Taraba States)
Employment Type: Consultant (Anticipated)
Number of Vacancies: 1
Period of Performance: 75 days total (20 travel days in Nigeria 55 remote days)
Note: This position has not yet been funded. We are currently soliciting resumes from interested candidates in anticipation of a contract award.
Background:
Navanti is seeking a highly qualified international expert for an anticipated proposal in support of GIZs PEACECORE II project: Strengthening Capacities for Conflict Transformation and Livelihood for Groups in Vulnerable Situations in Nigerias Central Zone. This program operates in Plateau Kaduna and Taraba states and focuses on:
- Strengthening the capacity of government actors to de-escalate conflict
- Supporting food security and livelihood initiatives
- Promoting peaceful coexistence through infrastructure and rehabilitation
The proposed effort includes four main workstreams:
- Technical assessments studies and surveys
- Conceptualization and implementation of pilot projects for sustainable livelihoods
- Capacity building through training and coaching
- Support for infrastructural development for social cohesion
Core Responsibilities:
The Policy Research Expert will supervise a team of experts in the design execution and reporting of:
- 3 research projects (tentative topics: environmental sustainability; mental health and psychosocial support; conflict transformation and livelihoods)
- 2 technical assessments (tentative topics: mining; trade relations between agriculturalists and pastoralists)
The role requires managing actionable policy research management peacebuilding and conflict transformation as well as food security and livelihoods strong management experience supervising multinational teams and specific experience within the context of Nigerias Central Zone.
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Education:
- Post-graduate degree in development economics law business development international relations peace and security or a relevant field
Experience:
- Minimum 7 years of international experience in actionable policy research
- At least 5 years of experience researching topics related to food security environment and livelihoods
- Minimum 5 years of experience working in or on West Africa
- At least 3 years of work experience in a region outside of West Africa
- Minimum 5 years of experience consulting for development cooperation projects
- Strong technical expertise in peacebuilding conflict transformation and sustainable livelihoods
- Demonstrated experience managing multinational teams
- Specific experience in Nigerias Central Zone
Language:
- Operational proficiency in English (C1)
Candidates are encouraged to apply early as this is a key position for a proposal in development.
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Employment Type
Full Time
