Conflict Sensitivity Technical Specialist at Alinea International Ltd.

The Role

• The FSSP will engage a local Conflict Sensitivity Technical Specialist on a part-time basis to provide technical support to GAC in advancing its conflict sensitivity programming in Nigeria.

Key Responsibilities
Coordination & Advocacy

• Participate in national and state-level forums, including technical working groups (TWG) related to peacebuilding and humanitarian coordination.
• Contribute to organizational policy and strategy development related to conflict sensitivity and social cohesion.

Technical Guidance & Mainstreaming

• Ensure the integration of conflict sensitivity approaches across program design, implementation, and monitoring.
• Advise GAC sectoral programs (health, inclusive economic growth, and gender equality/women & girls' empowerment) on how to mitigate conflict risks.
• Provide ongoing conflict sensitivity assessments for program planning and adaptive management.

Conflict Analysis/Risk Monitoring

• Conduct regular conflict analyses and monitor evolving conflict trends and early warning signs in project areas.
• Utilize the results from conflict analysis to develop risk mitigation plans.

Capacity Building

• Design targeted training programs for GAC partners and government counterparts (especially in conflict-affected and/or prone locations) on conflict sensitivity and "Do No Harm" principles.
• Review and adapt to local contexts existing tools, guidelines, and frameworks utilize by partners/stakeholders on conflict sensitivity programming.
• Promote stakeholder engagements to enhance adaptive learning and collaboration.

Required Qualifications
Education:

• Post-graduate degree from an accredited, recognized institution in a relevant discipline such as Peace and Conflict Studies, Development Studies, Political Studies, Sociology, or a related field.

Required Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 7 years of experience in conflict-sensitive programming, preferably in fragile environments.
• Good understanding of conflict drivers in Nigeria (e.g., farmer-herder crises, insurgency, communal clashes).
• Familiarity with Nigeria's national and state-level peacebuilding structures and policies.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct conflict analysis and apply "Do No Harm" principles, with practical experience using conflict analysis tools (e.g., ABC Triangle, 3P Framework, Actor Mapping).
• Experience working with diverse communities, especially in conflict-affected states, including BAY, Benue, Kaduna, Zamfara, or Plateau.
• Experience supporting multi-sectoral programming (e.g., health, economic growth, protection, etc.).
• Prior experience in an international development institution (public, NGO or private) is preferred.
• The ability to function effectively in multidisciplinary teams is essential.

Competencies:

• Good facilitation skills and ability to generate ideas from, and build consensus among, a wide variety of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and perspectives, and a professional commitment to promote a culture of social cohesion and social inclusion.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of Hausa, Kanuri, Tiv, or Fulfulde is a strong asset.
• Ability to work across cultures and with local civil society organizations.