Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring a
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Research Consultant - for USIP
Introduction
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a global civilian protection agency (NGO) based in humanitarian and international human rights law. NP’s Mission is to protect civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies, build peace side by side with local communities, and advocate for the wider adoption of these approaches to safeguard human lives and dignity.
NP in partnership with United States Institute of Peace (USIP) is implementing a research project entitled: Community Engagement in Atrocity Prevention.
The research will focus on the extent to which community early warning mechanisms in the Mindanao region of the Philippines are sufficient to identify and alert communities to the risk of
mass atrocities. The research will consider the pathways of information that flow through the early warning systems, how that information is communicated through community networks, and the roles of different stakeholders in the early warning process.
Objectives
The research project will answer the following research questions:
This research will focus on a community-based organization based in Mindanao known for its early warning, early response (EWER) mechanism aimed at mobilizing its civilian peacekeeping monitors to detect timely signs of conflict escalation (early warning) to initiate preventive measures (early response/action) for the safety and protection of communities.
Scope of Work
The research will use a case study approach to study the pathways of information that flow through community-based organization’s early warning system, how that information is communicated through community networks, and the roles of different stakeholders.
The research builds on previous research conducted by NP Philippines that delved into the inclusion of official civilian monitoring teams in peace agreements and its contribution in maintaining and sustaining peace. This will also look into studying the wider patterns and networks that mean an early warning system works to prevent atrocities, or that works to alert communities on risks so they can take action to make themselves safer.
The research will use a feminist and participatory research approach to gather stories and data from those with direct experience. This data will be compiled, analyzed, and presented through a report that will include a component of recommendations for improving community engagement.
The research consultant will:
Deliverables and Payment
The assignment will run for 8 months. The research consultant will be paid on a monthly basis.
Skills and Experience
The Consultant, must have the following qualifications:
Requirements to be submitted
HOW TO APPLY
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce 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.
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.
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