PROJECT OFFICER (PEACE BUILDING)
The Diocese wishes to recruit a highly motivated and competent individual to fill the above position.
Reporting to Executive Secretary-Catholic Justice & Peace Commission, the main purpose of this position is
to support Catholic Diocese of Nakuru in implementing of its Peace Programme. The Peace Building Officer will do this by promoting unity and reconciliation among the different and diverse social groups for sustainable peace and development.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
• Is directly responsible for providing effective Diocesan level coordination of secretariat mediated
programmes in areas of peace building and conflict resolution
• Develops and coordinates effective implementation of peace promotional activities
• Participates in the coordination of ongoing peace arrangements in conflict prone areas at Parish/
grassroots level, for early warning and rapid response to violent conflicts
• Participates in Peace Networks and collaborates with other Peace building organizations and
Peace pressure groups
• Develops work plans and monitoring tools for the programme in the designated area of operation
• Participates in development of fundraising proposals and carries out resource mobilization for the
activities in the service areas.
Qualifications and Experience
• Have at least 1 year of field experience in conflict settings, with a demonstrated experience in
peace building activities at the grassroots level
• Excellent facilitation and coordination skills
• Good interpersonal skills, communication and report writing
• Experience from interacting with NGO's and government funding agencies would be an added
advantage
• Demonstrate an awareness of gender issues in relation to peace building work
• Strong in beliefs and practices deep commitment to ideals and values of the Catholic Church
• Computer literacy a must
• Posses a clean and valid driving license
Interested candidates should submit their applications, enclosing a detailed CV, copies of academic
testimonials and names of three referees and day time telephone contacts the address given so as to be
received by 14th September 2011. Kindly indicate Current & Expected consolidated salary in your
application. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Catholic Diocese of Nakuru is an equal opportunity employer