Project Assistant, Peace and Conflict Sensitivity (PCS)

ABOUT THE COMPANY

The African Wildlife Foundation, together with the people of Africa, works to ensure the wildlife and wild lands of Africa will endure forever.

JOB SUMMARY

Requirements and skillsBachelor’s degree in Peace and Conflict Studies, International Relations, Development Studies, Environmental Governance or a related field.Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in peacebuilding, social development or conservation support roles.Project management experience is desired.Experience in supporting training, documentation and stakeholder engagement.Strong organizational and communication skills.Ability to work collaboratively across teams and cultures.Proficiency in Microsoft Office and basic data management tools.Fluency in English required; additional languages (e.g., French, Swahili) are an advantage.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Program Support and CoordinationAssist in organizing and scheduling PCS-related activities, meetings, and workshops.Support the implementation of PCS tools and guidance in collaboration with program teams.Help compile and format conflict analysis and stakeholder mapping data.Maintain records of PCS activities and ensure timely documentation.Capacity Building and LearningProvide logistical support for training sessions and learning events.Assist in preparing training materials, presentations, and handouts.Help document lessons learned and feedback from participants.Support internal knowledge-sharing platforms and learning initiatives.Monitoring, Evaluation, and ReportingAssist in collecting and organizing data for PCS indicators.Support the preparation of progress reports and knowledge products.Help monitor risks and flag emerging issues for follow-up.Partnership and CommunicationCoordinate communication with partners and stakeholders for PCS-related activities.Support the development of communication materials, case studies, and success stories.Assist in preparing inputs for proposals and donor reports.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Planning, Reporting, Project management, Project preparation and planning

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree