Danish Refugee Council, one of the world’s leading humanitarian NGOs, we are excited to invite you to join our team as a Peace building Officer. If you are a skilled and motivated professional ready to make a difference, we want you on board! Together, we’ll work to deliver impactful humanitarian solutions in challenging environments.
Purpose of the Job
The Peace building Officer is responsible for developing and implementing context-specific peace building initiatives in Malakal. Working closely with the Peace building Team Leader and field teams, the officer will conduct conflict analysis, support conflict-sensitive programming, and engage communities to strengthen social cohesion. The role includes supporting the UN Peacebuilding Fund project and facilitating linkages with other DRC programs.
Key Responsibilities
1. Context and Conflict Management
- Conduct daily/weekly/monthly conflict monitoring and analysis.
- Use findings to support conflict-sensitive decisions by field teams.
- Engage communities and facilitate working group meetings to promote social cohesion.
- Monitor community-led violence prevention projects.
2. Training
- Deliver training on conflict sensitivity and analysis to DRC staff and partners.
- Train stakeholders in conflict management and use of conflict monitoring tools.
3. External Representation & Advocacy
- Contribute to joint analysis with humanitarian partners.
- Participate in coordination meetings and clusters to share contextual updates.
Qualifications & Experience
- Education: Bachelor’s in Peace & Conflict Studies, Political Science, or related field; Master’s is an advantage.
- Experience: 3–5 years in peace building, community reconciliation, or conflict resolution; experience in conflict/post-conflict zones preferred.
- Skills:
- Deep understanding of conflict dynamics and Do No Harm principles.
- Experience in conflict-sensitive program design.
- Familiarity with community-based participatory approaches and early warning systems.
- Languages: Fluent in English; Arabic/local language skills are an asset.
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DRC as an employer
Founded in 1956, DRC Danish Refugee Council is Denmark’s largest, and a leading international NGO. We have continuously been ranked as one of the best NGOs in the world - and are one of the few with a specific expertise in forced displacement. In over 30 countries, we protect, advocate and build sustainable futures for refugees and other displacement-affected people and communities.
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of over 6,000 employees. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
Danish Refugee Council is an equal opportunity employer and we consider all applicants based on individual merit and qualifications, regardless of personal characteristics or attributes. We are committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce, aiming for a 50% balance of men and women in management roles and ensuring that at least 50% of management roles are filled by national staff. We recognize that a diverse and inclusive team is crucial for achieving our organizational goals and making a positive impact on the communities we serve.