Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Manager at Global Peace Development

Position Summary

• The Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Manager will provide leadership and technical guidance for GPD’s peacebuilding initiatives in Yobe State.
• The role focuses on strengthening community-based peace structures, promoting social cohesion, and advancing strategies that prevent violent conflict and build resilient, inclusive communities.
• This position requires strong leadership, program design and implementation skills, and the ability to engage government, donors, partners, and communities in building inclusive and peaceful societies.
• In addition to programmatic responsibilities, the Manager will oversee the operations of GPD’s Yobe office, ensuring effective coordination, administration, and delivery of all activities within the state.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, planning, and implementation of conflict prevention and peacebuilding programs in Yobe State.
• Strengthen community-based peace committees and support inclusive dialogue platforms.
• Promote youth and women’s active participation in conflict resolution and peace processes.
• Coordinate early warning and early response systems (EWER) in conflict-prone areas.
• Build partnerships with government, civil society, and development actors to advance peacebuilding efforts.
• Provide technical oversight, capacity-building, and mentorship to state project teams.
• Ensure effective monitoring, evaluation, accountability, and learning (MEAL) systems to measure project impact.
• Prepare quality reports, advocacy briefs, and program documentation for donors and partners.

Qualifications and Experience

• Advanced Degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, Political Science, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in conflict prevention, peacebuilding, or related programming within NGOs, or development organizations.
• Strong understanding of conflict dynamics in Northeast Nigeria, including community resilience strategies.
• Proven experience in program management, stakeholder engagement, and donor reporting.
• Excellent facilitation, negotiation, and communication skills.