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About Us
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through unarmed civilian protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath and to help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
J****ob Summary
This is full time (40 hours/week) position and will serve on the U.S. program team. The goal of the position is to increase awareness of using nonviolence to resolve conflict, to illustrate how nonviolent and unarmed approaches are skills that can be taught to others, and to reach out to people of influence in local community to create positive change related to ongoing conflicts. This may include representing NP at local community events, providing training to community members interested in enhancing their skills, and mentoring young people who may be at risk or feeling pressure to use violence rather than nonviolence to resolve conflicts in their schools and neighborhoods. The position will have guidance and support from NP program team and their direct supervisor. Applications will be accepted through November 28, 2022.
Job Responsibilities
Community Capacity Enhancement
Community Outreach/Networking
Commitment to NP Principles
Required Qualifications
Desired Qualifications
Working Conditions:
Special Notice:
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.
We believe that systemic inequality disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), people from working-class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because NP believes that these communities must be centered in the work we do in reducing violence arising due to racism, we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.
Nonviolent Peaceforce retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.