Coordinator(trice) national(e) Burundi
Mensen met een Missie is an international cooperation and solidarity organization that aims to change the beliefs that lead to hatred and violence. To do so, we have joined forces with hundreds of’organisations partners in Africa, Asia and Latin America. With people who dare to go against the current, who put themselves forward and defend justice,’inclusion and’ality. With courageous people who stand up for justice,’inclusion and’ality, often against the tide.
Together, we facilitate dialogue between people on either side of’a conflict. We encourage reflection and discussion on harmful beliefs, in order to reduce mutual hatred and mistrust. Our dedicated team in The Hague, Netherlands, consists of some thirty people, who work daily with passion and commitment to building a world without violence.
In January 2024, Mensen met een Missie launched “The Peace Project”. This 8-year programme aims to transform harmful beliefs, foster cohesion and promote conditions conducive to peace in the DRC, Burundi, and the rest of the world, in Uganda and South Sudan. Key elements of the program include the promotion of alternative narratives, the’encouragement of trauma healing, and the initiation of’a (interfaith) dialogue. We also actively advocate for fair and inclusive policies and practices at the local, national and international levels.
We will collaborate with various stakeholders, including religious actors, both at the national and’international levels. The programme is carried out in partnership with the Dutch foreign ministry and is characterised by an adaptive approach. It includes an intensive’Learning program designed to enable’influencing policies on the basis of evidence. This approach enables continuous adaptation of implementation within complex and ever-changing regions, ensuring continuous learning and improvement.
For « The Peace Project », we are looking for a(e) coordinator(trice) national(e) Burundi
Start : 1st September 2024
In Burundi, 2 partner organizations will collaborate to implement the strategy and work plans of the “The Peace Project”. These partner organisations are organised in a network, chaired by the national coordinator. The/Coordinator(trice) facilitates and initiates the adequate achievement of the objectives defined in the national programme, and, is responsible for the’ reporting and works closely with the’ management team of the “The Peace Project” and other national coordinators.Based(e) in Burundi, the/the coordinator(trice) must represent the interests of all partners equally, be sensitive to gender and faith issues, and promote inclusion.
Serving as a bridge between the national and international levels, the/coordinator(trice) plays a crucial role in the success of the “Peace Project”.
The/The coordinator(trice) will be hired(e) by Mensen met een Missie.
Tasks & responsibilities
- To play a catalytic role in the programme in Burundi, including in the awareness-raising programme.
- To create synergies and foster collaboration between partners and between partners and external stakeholders.
- Establish and maintain a’learning environment between partners.
- Organize liaison and’learning events, platforms and brainstorming workshops with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Facilitate accountability and bottom-up and top-down’learning.
- Effectively resolve disputes and problems
- Maintain and channel contacts with other affiliated entities, such as the’ Embassy of the Netherlands in Burundi, government stakeholders and other NGOs.
- Promote coherent and aligned communication at the country level.
Program management
- Encourage partners to submit adequate and timely reports.
- Compile (narrative) reports of Burundi projects and consolidate results.
- Organize annual planning workshops and compile and consolidate the annual plan of the country.
- Monitor progress by facilitating monitoring and reporting by partners, organizing training and support if necessary.
- Identify lessons learned and ensure knowledge management.
- Track progress and identify opportunities for’learning through visits to the field and in offices.
- Collaborate closely with the’ PMEAL team (planning, monitoring, evaluation, adjustment and learning).
- Facilitate basic, mid-term and final evaluations with the’ PMEAL team.
Protectiveness
- Protection of the transverse empowerment of women throughout the programme.
- Protection of the’inclusivity and the “Do No Harm” principles described in the proposal document “Mensen met een Missie”.
- To ensure that all partners are aware of the EAHS and other protection policies.
- Report and communicate any suspicion of misconduct, fraud, etc., through the reporting channels of the’organisation concerned and to the programme manager.
Organizational position
The/Coordinator(trice) works closely with national and international partners (Cord/HSC/Hunger Project) working in the country, and, as well as’with the project management team Mensen met een Missie Peace.
Technical skills, experience and knowledge required
- Personal skills : proactive(ve), curious(se), multitasking, negotiation ability, team spirit.
- Strong understanding of development issues, with significant knowledge and experience in project and program management. Experience working with religious actors is preferable.
- Proven experience in peacebuilding advocacy and experience in coordinating’teams and multi-stakeholder processes.
- Ability to recognize and harness the power of social transformation of religion and religious actors.
- A determination to promote peace and to place women and young people at the heart of our strategies.
- Excellent skills in terms of personal management and written and oral communication in French. A good oral and written understanding of’anglais, as well as a sufficient spoken mastery of’anglais is preferable. Knowledge of the local(s) language(s) is desirable.
- Experience in reporting and coordinating PMEAL processes.
- Ability to translate program activities and results into compelling narratives that describe the REAL-world impact on real people.
- Strong analytical and conceptual skills ; ability to understand complex issues and translate them into simple and achievable actions and plans.
- The candidate must be a citizen of Burundi and have the ability to visit the project sites in the country.
- Good knowledge of’Office 365 and online work tools.
Our offer
- An inspiring and challenging position and mission within’a network of enthusiastic and motivated partners.
- A competitive salary specific to the country.
- Opportunities for personal development and training.
- Essential supplies (laptop, internet subscription, etc.) to set up your own place of work.
How to apply
Are you interested(e) ?
Send your application letter (in French) along with your CV to solicitatie@mensenmeteenmissie.nl before August 22, 2024. The online interviews will take place between August 28 and September 13, 2024.
For more information about this position, please contact Christina Maasdam by e-mail at’adress christinamaasdam@mensenmeteenmissie.nl.
Mensen met een Missie is an organization where diversity and’inclusion are paramount, and where everyone feels welcome and valued. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, regardless of religion, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation or age.
