Programme Manager - CA

Job Title: Programme Manager

Department: Programming

Division: Programme Management

Duty Station: San Diego, CA

Line Manager: Director of Mutual Protection

Line Management Responsibility: Program Specialists

Position Type:  Full-time

Salary Range: $80,000 to $85,000/dependent upon qualifications

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, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.

Overview:

NP is initiating a project in San Diego CA through a federal violence reduction grant. The candidate for this position must be living in the San Diego area and have knowledge of other violence prevention initiatives in the region.

Job Summary:

Nonviolent Peaceforce is seeking a program manager to provide leadership and project management to its newest program in San Diego, CA. The program manager will be responsible for development, implementation, evaluation and personnel management of programming designed to increase safety of local residents and civilians using unarmed and community-based approaches. This entails developing strong relationships with community leaders and organizers committed to reimaging public safety that does not use force or threat of force. The position is part of the US Program team and must work collaboratively with Development, Communications, International Programs and Advocacy.

Key Responsibilities and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the implementation and day-to-day implementation of programs in the San Diego area, ensuring alignment with the organization’s goals and objectives.
• Manage at least one staff person
• Report directly to the Director of Mutual Protection for overall strategic and organizational alignment.
• Serve as the primary relationship holder with local community organizations, government bodies, and other key stakeholders to ensure upholding NP’s principles on the primacy of local actors and nonpartisanship.
• Act as the main point of contact and primary relationship holder for any external partnerships, including NGOs and other community-based organizations.
• Evaluate program effectiveness using KPIs and metrics set forth by the DOJ grant, making data-driven recommendations for program improvements.
• Support DoMP with budgets and resources allocated for San Diego program, ensuring optimal use.
• Facilitate communication between the San Diego/NYC team and NPUS, ensuring consistent and aligned messaging and objectives
• Engage with all stakeholders to a conflict (local community leaders, government authorities, police, army, non-state armed groups, and nonprofit organizations) to identify ongoing and potential conflicts that may have the potential to result in violence.
• Assist the Director of Mutual Protection in project implementation through a keen understanding of the community conflicts and concerns.

Qualifications:

• Five years’ work experience with a non-profit, civil society organization or community-based organization or group, in a management capacity.
• Strong commitment to the safety and security of civilians, human rights and racial justice and mission of the organization.
• Solid knowledge and understanding of the political and social dynamics in the
• A demonstrated background in grassroots organizing, training facilitation and building effective Preferred areas of expertise around nonviolent direct action, mutual aid and solidarity-based organizing.
• Excellent communication skills, verbally and in
• Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyze
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills grounded in social justice
• Must be able to work independently and with a diverse group of
• Good skills in Microsoft Office applications; IT hardware skills a definite

Key Challenges:

• Building and sustaining collaborative partnerships, negotiating, and resolving contentious issues and conflicts of interest while managing and balancing varied, diverse stakeholder priorities across a geographically dispersed region.

Skills and Competencies:

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
• Group facilitation and training.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of peacekeeping and unarmed civilian protection.
• Experience working in an NGO or similar organisation.

Working Conditions:

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and printer.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.  Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
• Some evenings and weekends may be required.
• Some travel may be required.

Application Process

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is March 1, 2024.
• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early

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 prioritise 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 organisation.

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 Inter

Agency 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

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