Project Assistant, Peace and Conflict Sensitivity (PCS)

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, Environmental Governance or a related field.
  
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in peacebuilding, social development or conservation support roles.
  
• Project management experience is desired.
  
• Experience in supporting training, documentation and stakeholder engagement.
  
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
  
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures.
  
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data management tools.
  
• Fluency in English required; additional languages (e.g., French, Swahili) are an advantage.
  

• Program Support and Coordination
  
• Assist in organizing and scheduling PCS-related activities, meetings, and workshops.
  
• Support the implementation of PCS tools and guidance in collaboration with program teams.
  
• Help compile and format conflict analysis and stakeholder mapping data.
  
• Maintain records of PCS activities and ensure timely documentation.
  
• Capacity Building and Learning
  
• Provide logistical support for training sessions and learning events.
  
• Assist in preparing training materials, presentations, and handouts.
  
• Help document lessons learned and feedback from participants.
  
• Support internal knowledge-sharing platforms and learning initiatives.
  
• Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting
  
• Assist in collecting and organizing data for PCS indicators.
  
• Support the preparation of progress reports and knowledge products.
  
• Help monitor risks and flag emerging issues for follow-up.
  
• Partnership and Communication
  
• Coordinate communication with partners and stakeholders for PCS-related activities.
  
• Support the development of communication materials, case studies, and success stories.
  
• Assist in preparing inputs for proposals and donor reports.