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.

 For more information, please visit http://www.hdcentre.org/

The HD Centre is an equal opportunity employer.

Reporting to the Director of Communications she/he will be responsible for producing high quality written material for presentation via the internet, in print, or as speeches to the HD Centre's priority audiences, including governments, journalists, academics and others involved in conflict and peacemaking.

The successful candidate will also:

• seek and secure speaking arrangements for HD Centre staff in relevant forums;
• provide training, templates and support to the organisation's staff for their written products, and;
• proof and edit written material produced by other staff for public dissemination.

Applicants must have at least 7 years relevant experience, be able to demonstrate excellent written and spoken English, an enthusiasm and talent for writing and presenting, as well as very high standards. A university degree in English, Public Relations, Journalism or other communications related subjects will be considered an advantage but is not essential.

If you can demonstrate a talent for communicating clearly and an interest in international relations, send:

• 1) your CV
• 2) a cover letter
• 3) a writing sample of 1,000 words on a relevant subject

to hrmanager@hdcentre.org by 15 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.

For more information, please visit http://www.hdcentre.org/

To further strengthen its institutional capacity in the area of mediation support, the HD Centre is looking for individuals interested in being included in a pool, for both long-term and short-term job opportunities. Inclusion in the pool is not a guarantee for contract.  

The HD Centre is interested in individuals with a minimum of ten to fifteen years' experience in one or more of the areas outlined below, as well as very senior individuals with more than 20 years experience.

Prior international experience is necessary, as well as strong background in regional and sub-regional affairs, both in Africa and Asia. Interested individuals should submit a CV. The following information should be made explicit: 

- Geographic expertise and prior experience working with international, regional, non-governmental organisations in Africa and Asia;

- Language abilities (only mention languages you are able to use in a professional environment, both oral and written).

Areas of interest

Applicants should have experience in one or more of the areas specified below:

1. Process expertise: prior experience in mediation, national dialogue processes, diplomacy, political affairs, civil affairs, reconciliation processes, as well as experience in advising regional organisations, governments and non state armed groups on dialogue processes.

2. Thematic expertise in a management or advisory capacity, in one of the following areas: constitutional issues, power-sharing issues, wealth sharing, security arrangements, reconciliation and justice.

3. Expertise in the facilitation and settlement of electoral disputes.

4. Training: prior expertise in designing, planning and conducting training sessions related to mediation and dialogue processes.

5. Research: proven expertise in researching and documenting peace processes, writing case studies and learning documents, for a research/policy organisation. Such research endeavours must have led to publication. Samples will be requested in due time.

Interested individuals should demonstrate analytical thinking and excellent writing skills, as well as proven representation and interpersonal skills.

When sending expressions of interest, please state your main area(s) of expertise and your name in the title of the email. Both male and female applicants are equally encouraged to submit an expression of interest. Please send your resume to mesuroster@hdcentre.org. Deadline for submission: 15 November 2009.