Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring an
Job Title: UCP Specialist
Function: Programme Implementation
Job Group: Programme
Duty Station: Ukraine
Administrative Line Manager: Team Leader
Technical Line Manager: Program Manager
Line Management Responsibility: N/A
ABOUT US
NP (Nonviolent Peaceforce) reimagines security and civilian protection in areas most impacted by conflict by working alongside communities to interrupt and prevent violence. NP is a global civil society organization that works with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and by helping to transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
JOB PURPOSE
NP first established a presence in Ukraine in 2014/2015 working on peacebuilding and conflict mediation. In April 2022, NP sent a fact-finding mission that has been documenting civilian protection challenges across the country, providing protection advocacy, and engaging with a variety of local and international stakeholders. At present, NP is launching a program in response to identified civilian protection needs.
NP has adopted a holistic and forward leaning approach to civilian protection in Ukraine with a particular focus on increasing the safety and security of civilians, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), as they move across the country, with a focus on population groups exposed to vulnerabilities such as the elderly and people with disabilities whose needs are particularly pressing but who struggle to access humanitarian services.
The role of UCP Specialist will be to implement UCP methodology in relation to NP’s program in Ukraine, which includes relationship- and trust-building with communities exposed to vulnerabilities as a result of the ongoing war, facilitating their connection to existing humanitarian services, conducting rapid protection assessments, training and mentoring locally recruited staff.
ABOUT YOU
This position requires experience with implementing community-based violence reduction and prevention programming in various locations in Ukraine in the context of an on-going civil conflict and extremely high levels of displacement. Being a UCP Specialist presupposes a genuine commitment to working at the community level while promoting human rights. The role also implies a skillset to build trusting relationships in an extremely polarized political climate.
UCP Specialist is not to be deterred by the complexity of conflict; is able to analyze conflict dynamics; is motivated and unendingly persistent in finding and implementing protection and prevention strategies. The Specialist will be responsible for working together with others to directly implement the project and to participate in reporting and its documentation. The position also implies living and working in a remote, physically demanding environment, living full-time in a shared compound environment while enjoying a simple diet.
The successful candidate combines creativity, innovation and demonstrated knowledge of protection, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. They are experienced and skilled at converting protection, violence reduction and conflict analysis theory into practical, locally appropriate solutions that effectively increases safety and security of civilians affected by violent conflict. They have excellent interpersonal skills and a flair for connecting and building trust with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. They are focused, strategic and are driven by a keen interest and personal commitment to civilian protection.
KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES
Education, Knowledge and Experience
Skills
Independent Judgment/Analytical:
Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyze data.
Ability to manage information with discretion.
Identify entry points and design prevention and protection strategies.
Interpersonal:
Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and motivate and provide leadership to team and to work and live in a multi-cultural environment.
Ability to exert solutions-focused, creative behavior.
Proven ability to build relationships with the full range of actors including government, chiefs, military, police and non-state actors.
Genuine commitment and interest in living and working at the community level.
Flexibility and adaptability.
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Other Specialized Requirements
HOW TO APPLY
SPECIAL NOTICE
NP 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.
NP acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, people in communities we serve, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring that safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in humanitarian and development sectors.
NO FEE
PLEASE BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS. NP DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR ASK FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, MEETING, TRAVELING, PROCESSING TRAINING**, ETC****). NP** WILL NOT REQUEST INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.