Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring a
ABOUT US
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through unarmed civilian protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath and to help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
JOB PURPOSE
The Advocacy Lead (Washington D.C.) is responsible for advancing understanding, legitimacy, and support for NP and UCP in United States Congressional, governmental, and policy contexts. This includes advocacy and relationship building with members of Congress and their staff, United States Government agencies and departments, and other relevant stakeholders including Non-Government Organizations. The Advocacy Lead (Washington D.C.) manages participation, policy contributions, and represents NP at various policy working groups and coalitions, conferences, public events, and formal and informal meetings related to civilian protection, violence prevention, and peacebuilding. The Advocacy Lead (Washington D.C.) is a member the Advocacy Team (a global support function), and coordinates with advocacy colleagues to advance a collective agenda and strategy. The Advocacy Lead (Washington D.C.) is also a member of NPUSA and has a key role in coordinating and supporting US field teams in advocacy as part of their programmes.
KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
In this strategic and yet hands-on role, the rep. will:
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate the following skills, attributes and experience:
Commitment to NP Principles
These principles and beliefs shall guide our actions and relationships in protecting civilians in violent conflicts through unarmed strategies
HOW TO APPLY
Special Notice:
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.
We believe that systemic inequality disproportionately hurts the most marginalized people in society, including Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), people from working class backgrounds, women, and LGBTQ people. Because NP believes that these communities must be centered in the work we do in reducing violence arising due to racism and we strongly encourage applications from people with these identities or who are members of other marginalized communities
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.
NO FEE
NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.