Researcher and Training Coordinator Jobs

Training for Peace (TfP) is an international capacity building programme that focuses on strengthening African police capacity for peace operations.

The main activities are:

• Enhancing the standardised UN/AU police capacity building training in Regional Economic Community and member countries
• Providing standardised and effective police roster systems and operationalizing them at all levels Enhancing the participation of women police officers in Peace
• Support Operations training and deployment
• Contributing to the formulation and operationalization of policies, guidelines, and standing operating procedures for effective African Standby Force police selection, training, and deployment

The Researcher & Training Coordinator will be based in Nairobi and will report to a Senior Researcher in the Conflict Management and Peacebuilding Division based in Pretoria, under the direction of the Division Head. 

The coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of programme management, including but not limited to:

• Planning and delivery of outputs;
• Coordination with relevant African Police Contributing Countries;
• Financial management;
• Quality control over the training, research and policy products;
• Monitoring and evaluation; and external engagement.

The successful candidate should have served as a senior police officer, or other appropriate security force officer, with UN and/or AU peace operations deployment experience. 

Experience in providing technical guidance on training, research and analysis on UN and AU and peace missions, as well as policy development support to the AU and regional organisations is also required. 

The coordinator should have knowledge about conflict issues in Africa, an effective network across the continent and a strong record of relevant publications and policy work.

Requirements:

• A minimum of an Honours degree in international relations, African politics, or a relevant field 
• At least 10 years experience as a police officer at mid-management level, including deployment as a police officer to African Peace Operations 
• Proven experience in the training of police officials Financial project management skills 
• Excellent research and writing skills, and a record of relevant publications 
• A team leader with excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to work in cooperation with governments and civil society 
• Experience in providing direct policy support to governments 
• Excellent English language skills, both written and verbal 
• Ability to work under pressure and to deadline 
• Willingness to travel extensively throughout Africa

Salary: Internationally competitive salary offered.

Note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

How to apply 

Applicants should provide a covering letter that motivates how the requirements of the job will be met. 

In addition, applicants must provide a detailed CV including the names and contact details of three referees, as well as electronic copies of three single-authored publications. 

Applications should be emailed to Ms Salome Oyoo at nairobijobs [at] issafrica.org 

Closing date: 30 Nov 2013