Saferworld is an independent international organisation working to prevent violent conflict and build safer lives. We work with people affected by conflict to improve their safety and sense of security, and conduct wider research and analysis. Our priority is people – we believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity. We are a not-for-profit organisation operational in 10 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East. Saferworld is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners, and communities. Our organisational integrity is derived from the values and principles that underpin and guide our work.
Climate, conflict, and the environment is one of Saferworld’s five strategic objectives. Within our new global strategy, we have committed to providing conflict and peacebuilding expertise to support urgent solutions to the combined threats of the climate crisis, conflict, and environmental degradation. We will build on work Saferworld has done on the complex ways that the climate crisis and conflict dynamics can reinforce one another, and the important role that people – communities, civil society organisations, and decision-makers – can play in finding innovative responses.
From September 2023, Saferworld will lead a Consortium consisting of six civil society organisations from Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda as part of a project “Strengthening locally-led solutions to intersecting peace, gender, and climate change challenges in the borderlands of Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda”. Across Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda, there are intersecting challenges of: violent conflict which leads to insecurity and loss of life; patriarchal structures which increase women’s risk of gender-based violence and exclude them from decision-making; and climate change which has reduced access to arable land and to water, created biodiversity loss, and heightened food insecurity.
The aim of this project is to enhance human security and gender equality by addressing transboundary conflict and the effects of climate change through strengthening locally-led solutions to intersecting peace, gender, and climate challenges across the three countries. The project seeks to achieve this by working with communities and building partnerships with civil society organisations to address the specific ways environmental degradation creates greater insecurity, poverty, and marginalisation in each place.
The Project Consortium Manager will be responsible for the successful delivery of the “Strengthening locally-led solutions to intersecting peace, gender, and climate change challenges in the borderlands of Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda” project. The Project Consortium Manager will hold overall responsibility for the implementation of the project, oversee grant management, provide technical expertise, and lead on coordination of the overall programme.
The key responsibilities of the Project Consortium Manager include:
The Project Consortium Manager will have overall responsibility for financial management of the project. This includes working with budget holders and finance staff in Uganda, South Sudan, and Kenya, and ensuring that all activities and expenditures are conducted within budget allocations.
The key financial management and reporting responsibilities include:
The successful candidate will have:
The successful candidate will preferably have:
Saferworld offers a range of career growth opportunities and learning benefits, including:
Saferworld is committed to providing a safe and trusted environment that safeguards our staff, partners, and communities. Our organisational culture is built on the values of integrity, transparency, and accountability. We believe in a world where everyone can lead peaceful, fulfilling lives, free from fear and insecurity.
Our work environment is dynamic and supportive, with a strong focus on teamwork, collaboration, and innovation. We encourage our staff to take ownership of their work, to be creative and innovative, and to strive for excellence in everything they do.
Saferworld offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including:
If you are a motivated and experienced project manager with a passion for peacebuilding, conflict resolution, and climate change, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. As a Project Consortium Manager with Saferworld, you will have the chance to make a real difference in the lives of people affected by conflict and climate change, and to contribute to the development of innovative solutions to these complex challenges.
Don’t hesitate to apply! We value a great attitude and a willingness to learn above all. Submit your application today and join our team of dedicated professionals working to build a safer, more peaceful world.
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