Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring a
Job Title: Field Project Assistant (FPA)
Department: Operations
Division: Operations
Duty Station: Zummar
Line Manager: Team Leader
Line Management Responsibility: N/A
Position Type: Full-time
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce and prevent violence, protect civilians and build peace together with communities in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. Programming is founded on Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and is thematically focused on, interrupting cycles of violence, building trust and peaceful co-existence among divided communities and women inclusion and participation.
JOB SUMMARY
The objective of this position is to provide operational support to the field teams under the direction of the Team Leader. This includes logistical, administrative, finance, and security monitoring support. The FPA provides administrative support to the team and is tasked with ensuring the Field Office and assets are equipped, maintained, and secured. As with all field staff, the FPA will contribute information regarding security and general context updates. All NP staff are expected to embody UCP guiding principles of:
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Procurement:
Assets:
Fleet:
Office & Guesthouse Management
Other
QUALIFICATIONS
Education, Knowledge and Experience
Technical skills
Management Support
Independent judgement and organizational
Interpersonal
Commitment to NP values
Other Requirements
APPLICATION PROCESS
Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the Incomplete applications will not be considered.
The closing date for applications is 11 Sep 2024
Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early
Only nationals will be considered for the position. Candidates from Zummarare highly desired.
As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritize ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the InterAgency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
NO FEE
We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website.