Duty Station: Kathmandu with frequent travels to other districts (mainly Terai)

Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to partners in conflict transformation and dialogue project work
• Design and conduct trainings in conflict transformation and dialogue facilitation
• Maintain communication and relationship with partners and other stakeholders at the regional/local level
• Contribute local expertise in order to ensure that project work is application in the local context
• Conduct ongoing research and do regular analysis with partners to support current dialogue work and explore further opportunities in the region
• Support design of and co-facilitate trainings in conflict transformation and dialogue facilitation
• Develop and strengthen networks of peace actors at the district and regional levels
• Contribute to project strategy and activity planning and overall project management 
• Coordinate, liaison and work with I/NGOs doing dialogue and dialogue facilitators in Nepal
• Monitor project progress and write regular reports
• Assist with Nepali-English translation and interpretation and provide logistical support for field visits

Required qualifications and experience:

• Master’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, or a relevant degree with coursework in peace and conflict
• 4 years of relevant work experience, preferably in the field of conflict transformation, local peace structures and dialogue 
• Knowledge and experience on conflict sensitivity and Do No Harm 
• Experience and skill in designing and conducting trainings on dialogue facilitation and conflict transformation and in holding workshops with various stakeholders
• Experience designing peacebuilding interventions, writing proposals and fulfilling reporting requirements. 
• Experience in working with and knowledge on local federal structures, existing issues in implementation of federalism and actors and other stakeholders 
• Solid understanding of Terai including work experience in these regions. Knowledge of local will be an advantage 
• Solid command of English and Nepali language with translation experience
• Strong aptitude for research and analysis including experience in conflict analysis
• Ability to critically assess project design and integrate lessons learned
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with people from different backgrounds 
• Ability to maintain impartiality when working with actors holding a variety of political affiliations
• Good understanding and experience working in youth issues will be an advantage