Do you have a good understanding of conflict and security issues in the Horn of Africa, combined with senior management experience, preferably in an international non-government organisation? Saferworld is an international non-governmental organisation working to prevent and reduce violent conflict and promote cooperative approaches to security. We believe that everyone should be able to lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from insecurity and violent conflict. We work with governments, civil society and international organisations globally and in over 15 countries in Africa, Europe and Asia.
The Head of our Horn of Africa programme will be responsible for the design and delivery of all Saferworld’s work promoting conflict prevention and cooperative approaches to security and justice in the region. The current focus is on Kenya and Somalia with developing interests in Ethiopia and the sub-region.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate significant experience of policy, management and advocacy gained at a senior level in an NGO, government or international organisation, together with proven knowledge of the discourse on conflict prevention and reduction, security and justice sector development, and of the international policy environment in which these issues are addressed in the context of the Horn of Africa.
The Head of our Horn of Africa programme will be responsible for the design and delivery of all Saferworld’s work promoting conflict prevention and cooperative approaches to security and justice in the region. The current focus is on Kenya and Somalia with developing interests in Ethiopia and the sub-region.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate significant experience of policy, management and advocacy gained at a senior level in an NGO, government or international organisation, together with proven knowledge of the discourse on conflict prevention and reduction, security and justice sector development, and of the international policy environment in which these issues are addressed in the context of the Horn of Africa.
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