Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring a
Job Title: Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer (Sudanese nationals only)
Department: Policy and Advocacy
Duty Station: Sudan or remote work negotiable. 30% travel, domestic and international.
Line Manager: Head of Mission
Line Management Responsibility: N/A
Position Type: Full-time
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:
We are seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable Senior Policy and Advocacy Officer to join our team and contribute to our efforts working and advocating with civilians in Sudan. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of the political landscape and civilian protection needs in Sudan, experience advocating for policy change, and enjoy engaging with internal and external stakeholders to improve civilian safety. This is a rare opportunity at a critical time to work with a diverse range of stakeholders – from affected communities, NP colleagues, INGOs, and duty bearers – to advocate for the safety of Sudanese civilians and the importance of unarmed and nonviolent protection responses.
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These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies.
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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 priorities 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 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.
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