Project Assistant

The Japan Center for Conflict Prevention (JCCP)

JCCP is a Non- Governmental Organisation established in 1999 based in Japan. JCCP’s mission is to contribute to global peace and security by building human capacity for conflict prevention and peace- building. JCCP specialises in capacity building of NGOs and civil society, community security, experts’ training in peacekeeping operations, peace- building for civilian, police and military, education and livelihood support.

Closing date: 05 Jun 2009
Location: Kenya - Nairobi

Currently JCCP Representative Office in Kenya has an ongoing project in the partnership with UNESCO. The project aims to capacitate CBOs (Community Based Organisations) and strengthen a regional network of CBOs for peace- building and conflict prevention in 9 countries of the Great Lake Region and the Horn of Africa (Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi, DRC, Central African Republic, Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia).

Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of the Representative of JCCP Kenya, the duties and responsibilities of the Project Assistant will be as follows:

- The Project Assistant monitors the implementation of the project activities by reviewing the related records, including work plans, progress reports, projects inputs, budgets and financial expenditures;
- S/he will be based in the JCCP Representative’s Office in Kenya and coordinate the project implementation process with relevant stakeholders such as UNESCO, resource organisations and potential partner organisations;
- Assists drafting regular progress reports to UNESCO;
- Assists developing training modules, curriculums and materials for TOT (Trainers of Trainees) Training of CBOs;
- Assists developing and monitoring community projects in the selected areas;
- Assists strengthening a regional network for conflict prevention and peace building in the region; and
- Performs any other duties in his/her fields of competence as required.

Competencies:
- Promotes local and regional ownership and participation wherever possible;
- Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability;
- Consistently approaches work with energy and positive constructive attitude, even under pressure;
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with colleagues, partners, beneficiaries, government, donor organizations and other stakeholders;
- Ability to multi- task and prioritize work schedules;
- Fluency in spoken and written English with systematic drafting skills.

Knowledge of French is of added advantage; and
- Good command of computer applications such as Microsoft Office in particular.

Education/Experiences
- Excellent oral, written, and structured presentation skills with the ability;
- University degree in relevant academic field such as economics, conflict management, peace building, political science, international relations, social sciences or other relevant fields of study;
- Minimum 5 years of increasingly responsible working experience in the area of project implementation/management/coordination.
- In depth knowledge and/or working experiences in conflicts and post- conflict settings of the Great Lake Region and the Horn of Africa;

How to apply
Send CV and motivation letter to JCCP Kenya office (kenya@jccp.gr.jp)