Location: Konduga LGA

Duration: October to December 2025 with subject to extension based on performance.

Job Purpose

As the project’s main focal point in the LGA, the Conflict and Peacebuilding Officer will lead the technical design and implementation of peacebuilding and social cohesion initiatives for Konduga LGA. This role focuses on strengthening community-based mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution, promoting social cohesion, and integrating conflict-sensitive approaches into all aspects of program delivery. Under the guidance of the Conflict and Peacebuilding Coordinator, the officer will also support capacity building (for LGA-based project staff and communities), stakeholder engagement, and the identification of innovative practices to improve the impact and sustainability of peacebuilding programming.

Key Responsibilities

Programme Design and Technical Leadership

• Lead the development, articulation, and integration of technical components for peacebuilding and social cohesion programming.
• Ensure conflict sensitivity and peacebuilding considerations are embedded throughout the project lifecycle — from planning to evaluation.
• Support the design of context-specific interventions that respond to identified conflict drivers and promote community safety and resilience.

trengthening Peacebuilding Structures

• Facilitate the establishment and strengthening of community-based peace-building structures, such as peace committees, peace clubs, CART, Youth Action Groups, community mediators, local dialogue platforms, etc.
• Ensure local ownership and participation in peacebuilding structures, with a focus on inclusivity (youth, women, elders, minority groups).

Innovation and Strategic Development

• Identify and explore innovative approaches and tools for advancing peacebuilding and social cohesion, drawing on local knowledge and global best practices.
• Monitor peacebuilding trends and provide regular insights to inform strategic planning and adaptive programming.

Capacity Building and Technical Support

• Provide ongoing technical assistance and capacity strengthening to project teams, community actors on conflict prevention, mediation, social cohesion, and conflict sensitivity.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions and workshops on cross-cutting topics such as conflict sensitivity, quality assurance, peace education, and participatory learning approaches.

Mainstreaming Conflict Sensitivity and Learning

• Support the mainstreaming of conflict-sensitive programming across all sectors and activities by guiding teams to apply a conflict-sensitive lens in implementation and decision-making.
• Lead the documentation, systematization, and sharing of lessons learned, success stories, and best practices related to peacebuilding and conflict resolution.

Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships

• Provide technical guidance on engaging with key stakeholders, including traditional leaders, local government, civil society, security actors, and donor agencies in ways that support peaceful coexistence and build trust.
• Facilitate and support stakeholder dialogues, forums, and collaborative processes that foster understanding and peaceful relationships among diverse groups.

Quality Assurance and Reporting

• Contribute to high-quality reporting, project reviews, and evaluations by providing technical inputs, field-level analysis, and conflict-related findings.
• Ensure program activities are delivered on time, within scope, and in accordance with organizational standards and donor requirements.

Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse:

• DHCBI actively promote PSEA (Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse) standards within DHCBI and amongst beneficiaries.

NOTE:

• Please note that DHCBI will not request for any monetary payments from applicants at any stage of the recruitment process.
• DHCBI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. DHCBI considers all applicants on the basis of merit without prejudice to race, sexual orientation, religion, disability, age, colour, national origin, marital status, or veteran status.

We uphold the Humanitarian Principles: humanity, neutrality, impartiality, and operational independence.

Method of Application

Interested and qualified candidates should forward their CV to: recruitment@dhcbi.org using the position as subject of email.

• Submit your CV and Cover Letter as one (1) PDF document.
• Use the Job Title as the subject line of your email.
• Ensure you follow all instructions strictly to be considered.