Country: South Sudan
Closing date: 31 Oct 2014
Concordis International is a non-profit organisation, based in the UK, which works impartially alongside those involved in or affected by armed conflict, so that through dialogue they may build relationships of mutual trust and together develop and implement policies that improve human security and lay firm foundations for lasting peace. Concordis achieves this by facilitating dialogue, informed by in-depth research, bringing together leaders of the institutions and populations involved in or affected by conflict, seeking to facilitate peaceful relations between them, build consensus on long-term solutions to the underlying causes of violence, and build local capacity to resolve future conflict on their own. This work is designed to inform and support peace processes at the community level, as well as peace negotiations at the national and international levels.
Concordis International has been engaged in South Sudan and Sudan since 1999, facilitating dialogue between actors on different sides of conflict. In 2009, Concordis established an office in Juba to deepen our engagement in peace and conflict issues in South Sudan and Sudan. Since 2010 our work has focused increasingly on peacebuilding along the South Sudan-Sudan border, specifically within the context of cross-border migration. We do this by working with local communities on both sides of the borderline and simultaneously engaging high-level actors in South Sudan and Sudan to ensure the formation of policies and practices in the interest of local communities and overall peaceful relations between the two countries.
Job Overview: The Policy Liaison Advisor will be responsible for the project’s strategic communications, government liaison, advocacy of the key recommendations resulting from Concordis-facilitated dialogues, and analysis of national/international developments relevant to the programme. This position is pivotal for the establishment and nourishment of key high-level relationships and overall program design to ensure continuity across activities and policy areas. The ideal candidate has considerable analytical and technical experience in peacebuilding, as well as diplomacy and policy development. This role offers the chance to contribute to policy development and cross-border peace processes.
For full details please download the Job Description and Person Specification
Location: Juba, South Sudan with travel within South Sudan and the region
Duration: Contract until 31 August 2015, with the possibility of extension, subject to a three month probationary period
Start Date: preferably Mid-November 2014, negotiable
Reporting to: South Sudan Country Director, based in Juba, with very close coordination with the UK Head Office in London Closing date: 31st October 2014
Closing date: 31st October 2014
How to apply:
How to apply: By downloading and sending completed application form to hr@concordis-international.org
Download: Policy Liaison Advisor Job Description and Person Specification, Application Form