Project Manager
Africa Regional Office
The Centre for Humanitarian Dialogue (HD Centre), an independent mediation organisation, is seeking to recruit a Project Manager to support its activities in Africa.
Reporting to the Africa Regional Director she/he will:
· Project manage selected Africa based conflict mediation activities;
· Identify potential new conflict mediation work;
· Conduct research and analysis in support of conflict mediation efforts;
· Fundraise and maintain regular contacts with donors in the region.
Candidates should have 7-8 years of professional experience in an international environment, particularly in an African context, and a Master’s degree in conflict resolution, political science, development studies or an other related field.
The successful applicant will be able to demonstrate high quality project management skills, the ability to effectively build and manage networks and experience of organising high level meetings. Experience in political analysis and conflict resolution is considered an asset.
If you have extensive knowledge and professional experience of African political affairs, international peacemaking and conflict mediation send a detailed CV, cover letter, and daytime phone contact to africa@hdcentre.org.
Closing date: 5 February 2010
The HD Centre is driven by humanitarian values and its ultimate goal to reduce the consequences of violent conflict, improve security, and ultimately contribute to the peaceful resolution of conflict.
The HD Centre is an equal opportunity employer.
